Certification Examination (C-OMPT Credential)

The C-OMPT designation is a professional credential awarded to Physical Therapists who have undertaken a rigorous examination process that tests the clinician’s knowledge of the learning objectives and competencies of the PTAS orthopedic manual physical therapy courses. The C-OMPT certification will use a combination of written multiple choice test, case study problem solving (didactic component) and oral-practical (psychomotor skills component) examination format. The certification program emphasizes clinical decision-making, evidence-based orthopedic practice, patient assessment, treatment, exercise, orthopedic manual physical therapy procedures, treatment progression and safety using non-thrust mobilization and thrust manipulation. Examination takes 1 day to complete.

C-OMPT Credentials Pathway

COMPT credentials prerequisites are open to all licensed Physical therapists only. Complete all 4 courses in any order. The COMPT Certification Examination is scheduled minimum once a year.

The theory exam consist of 200 multiple-choice questions and the oral practical consists of 2 case studies (peripheral and spine).

The certification credential in OMPT is recognized worldwide as the first step towards advanced orthopedic/musculoskeletal manual physical therapy practice in the intermediate level.