Continuing Education
The continuing education seminars of National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) are available through online on-demand education.
These seminars are open to everyone, including manual osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, pedorthists, naturopaths, and athletic therapists. They may also be used as Continuing Education Units (CEU) to fulfill requirements of a number of associations.
To register and to receive information about seminar dates please email us at admissions@numss.com.
Certified Kinesiology Taping Therapy Program offered by NUMSS
Course Description
The practical postgraduate continuing education program in kinesiology taping is for learning how to use the kinesiology tapes to help athletes. Attendees learn how to assess an athlete, tape and correct movement patterning. Over 80% of the lectures are dedicated to practical demonstration.
Course Aim
This CE program is specifically designed for users to be able to use taping techniques that can allow them to reduce pain, improve performance and correct postural issues. This program teaches you how to integrate different tapes and have ONE technique for all types of kinesiology tape. You will learn how the tapes differ and which is better for your usage.
Course at a Glance:
| Practical application | Contraindications for taping | “Recoil System” | Case study | Injuries |
| Preventative injury taping | Postural taping | Edema taping | Movement taping | Fascia lines taping |
Course Outcome
Upon completion of the program you will be able to correctly apply techniques taught and have a strong understanding and clinical application on how and when to use them.
Pre-Requirement
There is no pre-requirement. Program is open to all interested individuals.
Who the Course Is For
This program is ideal for health professionals such as manual osteopaths, chiropractors, athletic therapists, sports physicians, naturopaths, kinesiologists, physiotherapists & physical therapists as well as athletes or anyone involved with athletes such as coaches and personal trainers.
Course Format
In-campus or online. The program is offered in campus at National University of Medical Sciences Campus in Panama City, as well as online on-demand. Those students who plan to attend the campus based program are recommended to wear comfortable athletic clothing. A password will be issued for online students which is valid for one months from the date of registration.
CEU
The program is 10 hours total and constitutes 5 Continuing Education Units (CEU) towards the CEU requirements of the College of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners of Ontario (COMPO), Ontario College of Osteopathic Rehabilitation Sciences (OCORS), the International Osteopathic Association (IOA), and others.
Designation
Upon successful completion of the program a certificate of completion is awarded by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) which will be emailed to attendees (printed certificates can be provided and mailed at a cost upon request). You may use the title of Certified Kinesiology Taping Therapist to indicate your expertise in kinesiology taping. And you may use CKTT designation after your name.
Fee
The fee for the complete program is 157.50 EURO for the students & graduates of National Academy of Osteopathy and National University of Medical Sciences. For all others it is 210.00 EURO. An invoice will be issued for tax purposes. The fee can be applied as a business expense to reduce your tax.
Instructor
Manual osteopath; M. R. Jab, DOMP, CKTP, CPT
Day 1
| 10am: | Introductory lectures for Kinesiology Tape and usages. (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) (Physiology of the skin and how taping works) |
| 11am-noon: | 11am-noon: Assessment, Inhibition & Activation Techniques (Practical/ Hands on)- (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) |
| 12-1pm: | Tendon / Ligament Taping techniques. (Hands on/ Practical) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) |
| 1-2pm: | Multi de- compression techniques (Hands on/ Practical) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) |
| 2-3pm: | Neuromuscular Impingement Taping techniques (Practical/ Hands on) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) |
Day 2
| 10-12noon: | Review/ Case study Lympoedema Taping techniques (Practical/ Hands on) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) |
| Noon-1pm: | Lecture/ Fascia / Movement Taping/ Muscles (Practical/ Hands on) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) (Discussion on a case scenario) |
| 1- 2pm: | Plantar Fasciitis/ Discussion/ Extra Techniques (Practical/ Hands on) (Contraindication/ When/ How/ What & Why’s to taping) (Discussion on a case scenario) |
| 2-3pm: | Case scenario to show proficiency/ Question & Answer. Online attendees have one month to complete the program. |
Seminar:
Diagnosis & Osteopathic Treatment of Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD)
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours. Includes lectures & practical demonstration of manual osteopathic techniques and tests
Format: campus based at the National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid Spain as well as online video lectures worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol and ask questions. Online attendees have the ability to watch the videos on-demand.
Fee: 52.50 EURO . A receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes.
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals.
Course Aim: Up to 75% of the population have leg length discrepancy including 2/3 of patients with low back pain. Leg length discrepancy will be discussed in detail with focus on diagnosis and osteopathic treatment. Attendees learn how to diagnose LLD and how to differentiate between structural and functional causes of LLD. Tests to detect and measure LLD will be shown. Additionally specific manual osteopathic techniques are demonstrated that can help patients with LLD.
Course Outcome: Upon completion of the seminar; attendees will be able to diagnose Leg Length Differences and to treat it. Over 80% of patients with LLD respond positively to manual osteopathic care.
Seminar:
Certified Decompression Traction Therapy Program
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath & certified decompression traction therapist; Professor Amir Kazemi, DOMP, DCMOEB, CDTT
Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid, Spain as well as online worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice with the Chattanooga DTS Decompression traction computerized table.
Fee: 105.00 EURO (a receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes, where applicable)
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used to fulfill continuing education unit (CEU) requirements of COMPO, IOA, OCORS and other associations.
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including osteopaths, massage therapists, physical therapists, kinesiologists, athletic trainers, homeopaths, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, athletic therapists, manual therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths
Topics Covered: Indication and contraindications of traction therapy is covered as well as a brief explanation of the science of traction therapy. Attendees learn all that is required in order to be able to offer traction therapy services in their clinics.
Designation: Upon successful completion of the program a certificate of completion is awarded by the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) which will be emailed to attendees (printed certificates can be provided and mailed at a cost upon request). You may use the title of Certified Decompression Traction Therapist to indicate your expertise in traction therapy. And you may use CDTT designation after your name.
Pre-Requirement: This course is open only to health professionals such as manual osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, athletic therapists, & physical therapists. This seminar is not suitable for those without prior health education.
Course Outcome: Upon completion of this seminar attendees learn how to use the decompression traction machine and how to set up the patient on it. This course is highly recommended as traction therapy is a great tool health professional can use in helping patients with low back pain, specially of the type of pain that originates from disc conditions.
Seminar
Sports Osteopathy: improving athletic performance through manual osteopathy
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid, Spain, as well as online worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol.
Fee: 52.50 EURO (a receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes)
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists, kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths
Topics Covered: Demonstrating a number of osteopathic techniques that help athletes perform better. Using these techniques on athletes has been shown to increase their speed and power.
Seminar:
Management of Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of Lumbar Spine Through Manual Osteopathy
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid, Spain, as well as online video lectures worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol and ask questions. Online attendees have the ability to watch the videos on-demand.
Fee: 52.50 EURO . A receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes.
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists,kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths.
Seminar:
Management of Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD or osteoarthritis) of the knees Through Manual Osteopathy
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid, Spain, as well as online video lectures worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol and ask questions. Online attendees have the ability to watch the videos on-demand.
Fee: 52.50 EURO . A receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes.
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists, kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths
Seminar:
Management of Cervicogenic Headaches Through Manual Osteopathy
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid, Spain, as well as online video lectures worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol and ask questions. Online attendees have the ability to watch the videos on-demand.
Fee: 52.50 EURO . A receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes.
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists,kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths.
Seminar:
10 Common Habits of highly Successful Health Professionals
Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol, president and a professor of NUMSS
Time: 2 hours of lecture
Format: campus based at National University of Medical Sciences campus in Panama City and Madrid Spain, as well as online video lectures worldwide.
Fee: 52.50 EURO . A receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes.
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)
Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists,kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths.