Department of Physical Therapy

Musculoskeletal – Spine Graduate Certificate

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Become a certified spine specialist

Raise your potential: This certificate can lead you to Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT).

Increase your knowledge, methods and results in spine care.

Why earn the musculoskeletal – spine graduate certificate at Missouri State?

  • Level up: This certificate makes you eligible for the COMT exam.
  • Have a rare, nationally recognized credential. We partner with the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM) to offer courses for COMT eligibility.
  • With the COMT label, you can increase your marketability and salary potential.
  • Learn high-level techniques to provide better patient care and outcomes in spine care.

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