Graduation Requirements
Due to extensive lab time, 1 credit hour = 10 contact hours.
I. Structural Courses, 61 total credit hours
Biomechanics (8)
MET SP: Muscle Energy and ‘Beyond’ Technique for the Pelvis, Sacrum, Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine (2 credits)
MET UL: Muscle Energy and ‘Beyond’ Technique for the Upper and Lower Extremities and Rib Cage (2 credits)
MET SAC: Integrative Manual Therapy for the Low Back and Spine; Advanced Clinical Biomechanics of Sacrum (2 credits)
MET SEJ: Type III Dysfunction of the Spine and Extremity Joints with Muscle Energy and ‘Beyond’ Technique (2 credits)
Body/Mind Systems (3)
IDAP: Integrative Diagnostics for Applied Psychosynthesis (3 credits)
Central Nervous System (12)
Cranial Therapy Series
CTS 1: Osseous, Suture, Joint and Membrane (3 credits)
CTS 2: Membrane, Fluid, Facial Vault and Gear Complex; Introduction to Cranial Diaphragm Compression Syndromes (3 credits)
CTS 3: Pain and Disability; CSF Fluid: Production Distribution and Absorption; Spinal Cord and Brain Fibrosis; Immunology (3 credits)
CTS 4: Cranial Therapy: Recovery and Rehabilitation. Protocols (3 credits)
Circulation (2)
SCS A1: Integrative Manual Therapy for the Autonomic Nervous System and Related Disorders with Advanced Strain and Counterstrain Technique (2 credits)
Connective Tissue (2)
MFR 1: Myofascial Release for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric and Geriatric Patient: The
3-Planer Fascial Fulcrum Approach (2 credits)
Functional Medicine (2)
FMED: Functional Medicine/Concepts in Applied Nutrition and Biophysiology (2 credits)
Integrative Manual Therapy (2)
IMTS: Integrative Manual Therapy for the Neck, Thoracic Outlet, Shoulder Girdle and Upper Extremity: Double Crush Phenomenon (2 credits)
Lymphatic System (4)
LYMPH 1: The Lymphatic System, Level One: Congestion Therapy (2 credits)
LYMPH 2: Level Two: Immune Preference (2 credits)
Musculoskeletal System (2)
SCS 1: Strain and Counterstrain Technique for the Orthopedic, Neurologic, Pediatric and Geriatric Patient (2 credits)
Peripheral Nervous System (2)
NTT A1: Neural Tissue Tension (2 credits)
Protective Reflex Syndromes (6)
COMPS UE: Upper Extremity Compression Syndromes (2 credits)
COMPS LE: Lower Extremity Compression Syndromes (2 credits)
COMPS DIA: Diaphragm Compression Syndromes (2 credits)
Visceral Systems (8)
VMET GI: Visceral Mobilization with Muscle Energy and ‘Beyond’ Technique: Focus on the Gastrointestinal Tract (2 credits)
VMET UG: Integrative Manual Therapy for Women’s and Men’s Health Issues (2 credits)
VMET RR: Respiratory Rehabilitation with Integrative Manual Therapy (2 credits)
VMET CH: Cardiac Habilitation (2 credits)
Experiential Practice (4) *
Observation by an Integrative Manual Practitioner, Certified (I.M.P.,C)
Experiential Treatment (4)*
Treatment by an Integrative Manual Practitioner, Certified
*(10 contact hours = 1 credit hour)
II. Integrative Diagnostics, 9 total credit hours
MFR 2: Myofascial Mapping for Integrative Diagnostics (1 credit)
IDS 1: Integrated Diagnostics; Myofascial Mapping (2 credits)
IDS 2: Neurofascial Process (2 credits)
IDS 3: Toxicity, Circulation, Diagnostics and Treatment Plans (2 credits)
IDPEDS: Children and Diagnostics (2 credits)
The structural and diagnostic courses are typically 2-4 days, consisting of lecture and hands on labs, offered through The Connecticut School of IMT and Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation (DCR). They are offered throughout the year in various locations, from Bloomfield, CT, to worldwide. Refer to the course calendar for dates and locations.
III. Academic/Basic Sciences, 20 total credit hours
Growth and Development — Infant to Adult (3 credits)
Human Anatomy (3 credits)
Kinesiology (2 credits)
Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Physiology (3 credits)
Psychology (3 credits)
The academic courses are not offered through The Connecticut School of IMT or DCR, however, many are offered through local colleges. After review by the administrative board, credit transfers will be accepted from accredited colleges, universities, and/or through the Internet.
IV. Functional Electives, 10 total credit hours
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
The above is a list of examples only. Other functional approaches will be considered, for example, life’s experiences can be utilized to fulfill this requirement. If the experience is self taught (i.e. yoga, tai chi, etc) the student will need to submit a paper with a summary of their experiences. Any classes taken through a gym or community organization will require a letter of verification from the instructor stating the total number of hours completed. Course certificates will be accepted. All submissions are subject to approval by the administrative board. Students are required to have a minimum of 100 hours (10 hours = 1 credit hour), with no more than 25 hours in any one approach. Therefore, a minimum of 4 different approaches are expected.
Admission Requirements
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 must be completed prior to enrollment.
Application Process
The application process includes:
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.
Questions? Call 888-DCR21st 9a.m to 5.pm. EST
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