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Clinical Assessment 2

This course is so much more than special testing...it's clinical reasoning!

Better assessment just got easier!


Price: $250 (CAD)
Course duration: 8 hours
Credit Approval: NCBTMB 7 | MTAA 8 Primary | CMMOTA 8 for both Massage Therapists and Manual Osteopathic Therapists (Professional Skills)
Dates and Locations:

Class times are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm local time.

May 2 2024 | Vancouver BC | 1152 Mainland St Suite 430 V6B 4X2

May 17 2024 | Vancouver BC | 1152 Mainland St Suite 430 V6B 4X2

June 15 2024 | Calgary AB | 10333 Southport Rd A3 SW T2W 3X6

July 4 2024 | Vancouver BC | 1152 Mainland St Suite 430 V6B 4X2

July 11 2024 | Vancouver BC | 1152 Mainland St Suite 430 V6B 4X2

August 17 2024 | Edmonton AB |4620 99 St T6E 5H5

September 20 | Vancouver BC | 1152 Mainland St Suite 430 V6B 4X2

Don’t see this course coming to a location near you? Please email Taylor at taylorjames.ca@gmail.com to see if something can be arranged!


Course Description

This course is where we make the jump from practitioner to clinician.

This course is so much more than special testing…it’s clinical reasoning!


This one-day course is designed to transform your approach to clinical assessment. It is meticulously structured to demystify and streamline your assessment approach within an evidence-based framework. Our comprehensive curriculum, includes how to integrate reliable special testing, identify and address red flags, and sharpens the art of formulating a differential. Embrace the 7 R’s to rehabilitation, and also ensure a holistic recovery journey for your clients. Learn to navigate the intricacies of insurance-based claims, enhance your communication skills, and develop superior treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care and soft-skills, this course is an invaluable asset for those committed to excellence in Massage Therapy. Join us to refine your skills, make informed decisions, and lead with confidence in the ever-evolving world of Massage Therapy.


This course is for you if:

  • you want to improve your physical assessment skills, and gain confidence
  • you understand that communication is an essential part of building rapport and adherence to a treatment plan
  • you need more than more skills…you need a plan!

This course might NOT be for you if:

  • you feel confident and are happy with your current knowledge and skill of musculoskeletal assessment
  • you feel you can easily differentiate between similarly appearing musculoskeletal conditions
  • you are happy with your charting skills, communication skills, rapport building, and navigating insurance based claims

This course will give you:

  • the confidence to reassure your patients that you have a clear plan of care
  • the skills to formulate a differential, enhance your treatment planning
  • communication skills to increase treatment adherence, buiild better relationships, and get better results



Click the sign up button below to join us now!

ABOUT TAYLOR JAMES / / / Taylor James (TJ) Laviolette is the owner and founder of TayorJames.ca, an online learning platform for healthcare professionals. He helps professional manual therapists (RMTs) maintain and develop their skills through his accredited coursework. Reach him at taylorjames.ca@gmail.com or visit Taylor James for a complete list of available courses.