8-Week Regional Certification
The 8-Week Regional Certification is a structured deep-dive program that builds mastery in a single orthopedic body region over 8 weeks. Each cohort combines virtual learning modules with a hands-on weekend lab intensive — giving clinicians both the cognitive framework and the physical skill refinement to reach an advanced level in their chosen area.
Available certifications: Shoulder, Lumbar Spine, Hip, Knee, Cervical Spine, and Therapeutic Pain. Each certification is developed and taught by Highbar’s Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists.
⏱ 40 Contact Hours
✅ APTA MA Approved
👥 PT & PTA
💰 $599
Program Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid — 8 weeks of virtual modules + 1 in-person weekend lab |
| Duration | 40 contact hours total |
| CEU Approval | APTA Massachusetts — recognized in all New England states |
| Virtual Platform | Self-paced video modules + live Q&A sessions |
| In-Person Lab | Highbar Physical Therapy, Cranston, RI |
| Who Can Attend | Licensed PT, PTA |
| Available Tracks | Shoulder · Lumbar Spine · Hip · Knee · Cervical Spine · Therapeutic Pain |
| Price | $599 per track |
What You’ll Build Over 8 Weeks
- Deep regional anatomy and biomechanics knowledge base
- Systematic assessment framework specific to your chosen region
- Manual therapy technique library with video modeling
- Exercise prescription progression system
- Complex case reasoning practice with expert feedback
- 40 APTA Massachusetts-approved contact hours
- Regional Certification credential upon completion
Available Certification Tracks
🦴 Lumbar Spine Certification
Comprehensive lumbar assessment, classification-based treatment, manual therapy, and exercise for the most common patient you’ll ever see.
💪 Shoulder Certification
Rotator cuff, labrum, AC joint, and shoulder girdle — from evaluation to return-to-sport. Includes surgical and non-surgical management pathways.
🦿 Hip Certification
Hip arthritis, FAI, labral pathology, and hip-spine syndrome. Advanced load management and manual therapy for the complex hip patient.
🦵 Knee Certification
ACL, meniscus, patellofemoral, and OA management. Evidence-based protocols, criteria-based progression, and return-to-sport clearance frameworks.
🦷 Cervical Spine Certification
Cervicogenic headache, radiculopathy, myelopathy screening, and complex neck pain management with manual and exercise integration.
🧠 Therapeutic Pain Certification
Pain science education, central sensitization recognition, and biopsychosocial treatment planning for the persistent pain patient.
What Attendees Are Saying
“I did the Shoulder track. 8 weeks later I felt like a completely different clinician for shoulder patients. The virtual modules were high quality, and the in-person lab locked everything in.”
“40 CEU hours, a specialty credential, and actually useful content — all for $599. I’ve paid more for single-day conferences with a fraction of the clinical value.”
“The pain certification track was exactly what I needed for my chronic pain caseload. Practical, science-backed, and immediately applicable.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the hybrid format work?
You complete self-paced video modules over 8 weeks — roughly 3–4 hours per week. A live Q&A session with the instructor is included mid-program. The certification concludes with a mandatory in-person weekend lab at our Cranston, RI location.
Can I take multiple tracks?
Absolutely. Many clinicians complete 2–3 tracks over time to build a broad specialty skill set. Each track stands alone and earns its own credential.
Does this lead to the COMT or COPTA program?
The 8-Week Regional Certification can serve as strong preparation for the COMT or COPTA programs, though it is not a formal prerequisite.
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