WHY GET CERTIFIED?

This process involves the detailed study of the anatomy, physiology, and practical aspects of treating all three categories, as well as all sorts of cranial-related issues. As you master the treatment of many different patterns, your referral base will grow and you will be seen as an expert in your community. Certification validates your many years of practice and study and allows you to market your practice in a whole new way. You will be included in our database of Certified SOT and SOT Cranial Practitioners, and will therefore be eligible for many more patient referrals and professional contacts worldwide.

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

1. Maintain your SOTO-USA membership and your state licensure.

2. Complete all necessary course work:

• CSP (Certified SOT Practitioner):

SOT Levels One and Two (the three categories--analysis and treatment)
SOT Level One Extremity Technique
SOT Level One Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT).

Reference texts are the SOTO-USA's  2006 SOT Manual, SOT Extremity Manual, and CMRT Manual, as well as the 1984 DeJarnette SOT Text. Required texts can be purchased at the SOTO-USA Bookstore and by calling (336) 793-6524

• CSCP (Certified SOT Cranial Practitioner):

Cranial Levels 1, 2, and 3, or their equivalents. (This comprises an overview of cranial anatomy and physiology, cranial and sphenobasilar ranges of motion, current TMD theory and dental co-treatment, and all DeJarnette techniques for the correction of cranial lesions.) Certification in SOT (CSP) is a prerequisite.

Reference texts are SOTO-USA's  2006 SOT Manual, SOT Extremity CMRT Manual, as well as the 1984 DeJarnette SOT Text. The basis for the examination will be SOTO-USA Cranial Levels One, Two and Three manuals, as well as the 1979-80 DeJarnette Cranial Text. Required texts can be purchased at the SOTO-USA Bookstore and by calling (336) 793-6524

• CSPP (Certified SOT Pediatric Practitioner):

SOT Pediatrics Level I
SOT Cranial Pediatrics Level I
SOT Integration Pediatrics Level I. (Certification in Cranial SOT (CSCP) is a prerequisite.)

Reference texts are SOTO-USA's  2006 SOT Manual, SOT Extremity Manual, CMRT Manual, as well as the 1984 DeJarnette SOT Text. Also for the examination will be SOTO-USA Cranial Levels One, Two and Three manuals, as well as the 1979-80 Cranial Text. The basis for the examination will be SOTO-USA's  SOT Pediatrics I: Participant Guide and SOT Cranial Pediatrics II Manuals.  Required texts can be purchased at the SOTO-USA Bookstore and by calling (336) 793-6524

•  CSAHP (Certified SOT Allied Health Practitioner)

Familiarity with our Texts associated with:
SOT Levels One and Two (the three categories--analysis and treatment)
SOT Level One Extremity Technique
SOT Level One Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT)
Cranial Levels 1, 2, and 3, or their equivalents.

This certification offers the Allied Healthcare Practitioner understanding into the principles, theories and methods of SOT and cranial care for patients.  This helps create a basis for co-treatment opportunities and referrals between chiropractors and other disciplines.  Since SOTO-USA does not teach allied healthcare practitioners spinal or chiropractic manipulative therapy, the focus of this written and oral examination will be less comprehensive then our other certifications for chiropractors.

Reference texts are SOTO-USA's  2006 SOT Manual, SOT Extremity CMRT Manual, as well as the 1984 DeJarnette SOT Text. The basis for the examination will be SOTO-USA Cranial Levels One, Two and Three manuals, as well as the 1979-80 Cranial Text. Required texts can be purchased at the SOTO-USA Bookstore and by calling (336) 793-6524

3. The fee for each exam is $250, payable to SOTO-USA at the time you submit your documentation of completed courses, copies of your chiropractic college diploma and state license.

HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY CERTIFICATION STATUS?

1. Maintain your SOTO-USA membership and your state licensure.

2. Attend, at a minimum, one SOTO-USA Clinical Symposium within three consecutive years.  

WHAT SEMINARS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME?

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE REQUIRED TEXTS?

MORE INFORMATION?

For further information on the SOTO-USA Certification process or to register for the required regional seminars you may call us at (336) 793-6524, or contact certification chair Dr. Christine Benner at doctorbenner@gmail.com or sotousa@skybest.com