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PTBCCT Pre-Approved Courses in TMD & Cervical Therapeutics
Advance your expertise in temporomandibular, craniofacial, and cervical spine care with PTBCCT pre-approved TMJ physical therapy courses that count toward CCTT certification in physical therapy, providing continuing education credit, clinical skills, and guidance from leading clinicians you can apply immediately in practice.
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Featured Course:
Comprehensive Evaluation & Treatment of the Sub-Occipital, Craniofacial & Temporomandibular Complex
By Jeffrey S. Mannheimer, PT, PhD, CODN, CCTT
Format: In-person, 3 weekend modules over 3 months
Credits: 40 CEUs (eligible toward the CCTT exam)
Location: Princeton, NJ
Capacity: Any combination of 8 physical therapists and dentists
Course Brief:
A hands-on mini-residency for clinicians seeking advanced skills to assess and treat complex headache, TMJ, and orofacial pain cases. Across three progressive modules, you’ll master Dr. Mannheimer’s 6-page evaluation template, refine manual therapy techniques for intra- and extra-oral regions, and integrate postural, ergonomic, and multidisciplinary strategies into your patient care.
Key Highlights
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3 weekend modules over 3 months
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Intensive small-group instruction (max. 8 participants)
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Manual techniques video library included
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40 CEUs toward the CCTT examination
Featured Course:
Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders with Cervical Spine Considerations
By Steve Kraus, PT, OCS, MTC, CCTT, CODN
Format: Online, self-paced
Credits: 10 Continuing Competency Hours (CCHs) (eligible toward the exam)
Tuition: $395
Website: www.TMDstevekraus.com
Course Brief
Learn to accurately evaluate, diagnose, and manage temporomandibular disorders (TMD) — and understand their critical connections to the cervical spine. In this evidence-based online program, Steve Kraus shares over four decades of clinical experience, guiding you through anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnostic subsets, and both surgical and non-surgical treatment approaches for TMD and headache.
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Self-paced online learning — complete anytime
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10 CCHs awarded upon passing the post-test
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Comprehensive coverage of TMD diagnostic subsets
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Includes cervical spine assessment and its role in TMD/headache care
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Focus on evidence-based treatment and interdisciplinary collaboration
Featured Course:
Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Craniofacial Pain
By Michael Karegeannes, PT, MHSc, LAT, MTC, CFC, CCTT, CMTP
Format: In-person, 2-day course
Credits: 16-24 CEU depending on the course (pre-approved for the exam application)
Location: Various (see schedule)
Website: treatingtmj.com/tmd-course-schedule
Course Brief:
This two-day, hands-on course provides a foundational understanding of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and craniofacial pain (CFP), including their close relationship with cervical spine function. Through lectures, demonstrations, and guided lab sessions, you’ll learn to assess, mobilize, and treat the TMJ and upper cervical spine, differentiate myofascial pain from internal derangements, and implement effective home exercise programs.
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In-person training with guided manual therapy labs
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Covers TMJ and upper cervical spine assessment & treatment
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Learn to integrate PT care with dental professionals
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Addresses posture, lifestyle factors, and other treatment options
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Ideal for PTs seeking a strong foundational skill set in TMD/CFP care
Featured Course:
Myopain Seminars® & CRAFTA® Courses
Format: Hybrid In-person + Online module
Credits: Each course between 24-26 CEUs (pre-approved for certification application and renewals)
Audience: PT, OT, DC, DMD/DDS, and SLP
Website: www.myopainseminars.com
Course Brief
CRAFTA® CF1 course gives evidence-based tools to immediately assess and treat complex temporomandibular and orofacial disorders. Using a modern biopsychosocial approach, you'll master TMJ and masticatory muscle assessment, differentiate arthrogenous from myogenous TMD, and apply evidence-based manual therapy techniques in a uniquely interdisciplinary environment alongside dentists, chiropractors, and other allied health professionals.
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CRAFTA® CF2 course is built for clinicians ready to move beyond symptom-based treatment and tackle some of the most challenging presentations in practice — tinnitus, pseudo-sinusitis, post-concussion symptoms, and complex craniofacial pain.
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CRAFTA® CF3 course takes clinicians into one of the most underserved areas of practice — cranial nerve dysfunction. You'll gain a clear clinical framework for recognizing and managing trigeminal neuropathies, facial paresis, glossopharyngeal pain, voice and swallowing disorders, and oculomotor disturbances.
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CRAFTA® courses are hybrid and have several dates per course to attend the live sections
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Learn TMJ and craniofacial anatomy, pathology, and functional assessment
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Develop skills in clinical pattern recognition and manual treatment techniques
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Includes cranial nerve assessment, neurodynamics, and pain mechanism analysis
Featured Course:
Management of TMD & Orofacial Pain
By Nick Rainey, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CCTT
Format: Online, 8-week asynchronous program
Audience: PT, MD, PA, NP, DDS/DMD
Website: Course Registration
Course Brief
This online program equips clinicians to identify, differentiate, and manage the majority of orofacial pain presentations in clinical practice. Over eight weeks, you’ll explore TMD diagnoses, evidence-based treatment strategies, cervicogenic and tension-type headache differentiation, and psychosocial (Axis II) evaluation techniques — all with a strong emphasis on clinical application and peer discussion.
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4 learning modules over 8 weeks
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100% online with videos, readings, and discussion forums
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Covers TMD, cervicogenic headaches, and tension-type headaches
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Emphasis on Axis II psychosocial assessment
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Designed for multidisciplinary audiences
Featured Course:
Oro-Facial/Cranio-Cervical Program
By Liz Henry, PT, DSc, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CCTT
Format: Blended — in-person labs + online didactic learning
Credits: 4 courses × 24 contact hours + 4-credit case submission (meets full CCTT course requirement)
Website: Lifeforce-Education.com
Course Brief
A comprehensive four-course program designed to prepare clinicians for the CCTT examination while building advanced expertise in managing orofacial, cranio-mandibular, and cranio-cervical conditions. Each module combines online foundational study with in-person lab sessions, covering TMD dysfunction, tongue and airway disorders, headache and cranial dysfunction, and cervical/scapular region dysfunction — all grounded in evidence-informed practice and interprofessional collaboration.
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4 specialty courses + case submission for full CCTT eligibility
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Focus areas: TMD, airway/tongue, headaches, cervical & scapular region
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Blended format with 6-month online resource access
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Integrates manual therapy, motor control, sensory-motor training, and patient education
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Evidence-based frameworks including DC/TMD, IFOMPT, and IASP classifications
Featured Course:
Temporomandibular Disorders: Hands-On Evaluation & Treatment Course
By: Dr. Leslie Hovda PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN2
Format: In-Person, 1 and 1/2 lab-intensive days
Audience: PT, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, SLPs, LMTs, MD, PA, DDS/DMD
Tuition: $500 per participant
Website: https://www.lesliehovdatmd.com/
This course is avilable to be hosted at your clinic
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Course Brief
This is a heavily hands-on/lab-focused course designed to give providers the tools to identify the major diagnostic categories of temporomandibular disorders including myofascial pain, disc disorders, headaches, joint disorders, and the relationship between the cervical spine and the TMJs.
Key Highlights
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Identify normal/abnormal TMJ biomechanics and review anatomy
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Accurately palpate craniofacial structures and screen for red flags in the head/neck
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Perform a comprehensive craniofacial pain evaluation
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Differentiate disorders using the DC/TMD and determine PT plan of care
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Prescribe/dose exercises for TMJ pathologies and safely mobilize the masticatory muscles and TM joints
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Collaborate with dentists for optimal multidisciplinary care
Featured Course:
Orofacial Dry Needling Courses
The following courses have been featured by the PTBCCT for credit towards the application to sit for the examination to become a Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) as well as to fulfill the annual continuing education requirements to maintain status as a CCTT.
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Meetings
PTBCCT Presentations - 51st AAOP Scientific Meeting
51st ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OROFACIAL PAIN
When: April 27th-May 3rd, 2027
Where: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive Nashville Tennessee 37214
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Details coming soon.
Note: As a registrant for the AAOP 2027 annual meeting you will also receive a one (1) year subscription to the AAOP CE Learning Portal.