Detailed Graduation Requirements

Due to extensive lab time, 1 credit hour = 10 contact hours.

 

 

Biophysiography/Functional Nutrition (4 Credits)

BIOPH 201 Physical Functional Medicine (1 day - 1 credit)

BIOPH 301 Functional Medicine/Concepts in Applied Nutrition and Biophysiography (4 days - 3 credits)

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Attendance in 20 contact hours of lecture from CSIMT approved speakers. Students are responsible for keeping accurate records of attended lectures and must submit them to CSIMT for approval. Once the 20 hours are met, students must take a written test to receive credit.

 

Body/Mind Systems (3 Credits)

BODM 301 Integrative Diagnostics for Applied Psychosynthesis (4 days - 3 credits)

 

Connective Tissue System (3 Credits)

CTIS 101 Myofascial Release for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric and Geriatric Patient: The 3-Planar Fascial Fulcrum© Approach (3 days - 2 credits)

CTIS 102 Myofascial Mapping©-A Critical Diagnostic Skill for Manual Practitioners (1 day - 1 credit)

 

Cranial and Nervous System (12 Credits)

CRNS 101 Cranial Therapy Series, Level One: Osseous, Suture, Joint and Membrane. Treatment of Headaches and Trauma (3 days - 2 credits)

CRNS 103 Neural Tissue Tension Techniques: Decrease Pain, Increase Movement, Improve Nerve Function (3 days - 2 credits)

CRNS 201 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Two: Membrane; Fluid; Face; Intra-Oral Dysfunction (4 days - 3 credits)

CRNS 301 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Three: Pain and Disability; CSF; Spinal Cord and Brain Fibrosis; Immunology (3 days - 2 credits) CRNS 401 Cranial Therapy Series, Level Four: Cranial Therapy: Recovery and Rehabilitation Protocols (4 days - 3 credits)

 

Immunity and Detoxification: Lymphatic System (4 Credits)

IMDE 101 Lymphatic Series, Level One: Lymph Congestion Therapy (3 days - 2 credits)

IMDE 201 Lymphatic Series, Level Two: Immune Preference (3 days - 2 credits)

 

Integrated Curriculum in Integrative Manual Therapy (4 Credits)

INTC 201 Double Crush Syndrome: Treatment for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel and Upper Extremity Pain and Dysfunction (3 days - 2 credits)

PEDS 101 Pediatric Solutions: An IMT Approach for Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment (3 days - 2 credits)

 

Musculoskeletal System and Biomechanics (13 Credits)

MSKEL 101a Mobility Templates: New and Improved Approach for Treatment of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Spine with Muscle Energy and 'Beyond' Technique (3 days - 2 credits)

MSKEL 103 Rib Cage Biomechanics with Muscle Energy Technique and 'Beyond' (1 day - 1 credit)

MSKEL 105 Strain and Counterstrain Technique and Advanced Strain Counterstrain Technique. A Manual Therapy Solution for Protective Muscle Spasm in the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric, and Geriatric Patient (4 days - 4 credits)

MSKEL 205 Upper and Lower Extremities Rehabilitation with Compression Syndromes (4 days - 4 credits)

MSKEL 301 The Spine: From Low Back Pain and Cervical Syndrome through Spinal Cord Injury (3 days - 2 credits)

 

Protective Modes (2 Credits)

PMOD 101 Diaphragm Compression Syndromes: Comprehensive Manual therapy for Circulation, Breathing and Pain disorders. A total body approach (3 days - 2 credits)

 

Visceral and Organ Systems (10 Credits)

VOSYS 201 Gastrointestinal Tract: Pain and Dysfunction. A Manual Therapy Solution (3 days - 2 credits)

VOSYS 202 Women's and Men's Health: Treatment for Urogenital Pain and Dysfunction A Manual Therapy Solution. (3 days - 2 credits)

VOSYS 361 Lung Management: Pulmonary Insufficiency and Oxidative Stress (3 days - 2 credits)

VOSYS 401 Cardiac Habilitation: Prevention and Treatment. A Manual Therapy Solution (3 days - 2 credits)

VOSYS 501 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: Combined Vessels Approach (3 days - 2 credits)

 

CPR: Certification in basic Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (offered through the CT School, or will be accepted from an accredited organization, i.e. American Heart Association; Red Cross)

 

Experiential Practice: (4 Credits)

Requirements can be met for Observation by an Integrative Manual Therapist, Certified (I.M.T.,C), as follows:

Option a) Observation with an Integrative Manual Therapist, Certified (4 Credits)

Option b) Observation with an Integrative Manual Therapist, Certified (2 Credits)

Plus Observation with a practitioner "Specializing in Integrative Manual Therapy" (2 credits maximum). Criteria for someone to be listed as "specializing in IMT" is documented. A list of providers who are "specializing in IMT" can be requested from CT School of Integrative Manual Therapy.)

 

Experiential Treatment: (4 Credits)

Treatment by an Integrative Manual Therapist, Certified (I.M.T.,C)

 

INTDG 101/201 Integrative Diagnostic Series, Levels One and Two: Myofascial Mapping and Neurofascial Process (3 days - 3 credits)

INTDG 301 Integrative Diagnostic Series, Level Three: Toxicity, Circulation, Diagnostics (2 days - 1 credit)

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*All academic/basic science courses must be complete prior to the midway point of the diploma program, (which is before the 15th course).

Alexander
Aston Patterning
Body Mind Centering
Functional Orthopaedics
Hellerwork
Hippo therapy
Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT)
Pilates/Plyometrics
PNF
Sensory Integration
Tai Chi Chuan
Trager
Yoga

 

~ Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.

~ An application for enrollment and all accompanying documents and fees as outlined in the Application Process must be completed prior to enrollment.

~ Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit minimum) must be completed at an accredited school, college, or university, with a grade of C or higher. (If the course is Pass/Fail, a pass grade is required. If grading is offered, the student must take that option. A PASSgrade will only be accepted if that is the only grading format offered by that institution.)

~ Applicants must score a minimum grade of C or higher on challenge exams for each course submitted for credit.

~ An interview may be required, if deemed necessary by the Dean, based on review of the application.

The application process includes:

The application process includes:
1) Completed application form, including 3 essay questions.
2) Receipt of official transcripts from accredited schools, colleges, or universities.
3) Course certificates and/or descriptions of life experiences applicable towards credit.
NOTE: Once these are received, the prospective student will be sent information regarding challenge exams for those courses they wish to grandfather in for credit. A minimum grade of C or higher on each exam will be required for credit towards the diploma. A student may be accepted into the program prior to completion of the challenge exams, however, they must be complete before a diploma will be issued.
4) 1 letter of recommendation.
5) Interview process, as deemed necessary by the Dean/or Director of Admissions, based on review of the application.
6) Non-refundable fee of $100.00, payable to the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy.
7) Applicable fees for grandfathering in courses, payable to the Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy ($25.00 per course/$125.00 maximum per submission). No refunds will be given for those courses not accepted for credit.

Application for admission and all materials should be sent to:

Admission's Office, CT School of IMT
800 Cottage Grove Rd., Suite 211
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Applicants are approved for matriculation by the Admission's Committee and will be promptly informed of their status once the application process is complete.