TRAINING THE LEADERS IN MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Who can take a FDM Module Course? A. DO, MD, DDS, DMD, NP, PA-C, PT, PTA under supervision of PT that does FDM, OT, ATC, DC, ND, DPM, Certified Structural Integration Practitioners, Independent Duty
Q. How do I determine which module to take /do I have to take the classes in order? A. You can take module's 1,2, or 3 in any order
Q. How do I register for a FDM Academy course? A. Utilizing this website you can click on registration and select the course you want to register for.
Q. How much does it cost to take a module? A. Cost varies depending on the course, and whether you are a student, in practice, military, etc. Please check the registration page of each course to see what the cost will be for the module you are interested in taking.
Q. I’m a student and want to go but can’t afford it. Are there scholarships available? A. Through AFDMA, there may be funds available for students. If faculty or someone philanthropic wants to help pay for your registration, they can donate through AFDMA and provide a scholarship through a non-profit. https://afdma.com/scholarship-fund-donations/
Q. What discounts are offered A. Each class is offered a 10% early bird discount code up to 30 days before the course, the code needs to be applied prior to paying for registration fees and will not be retroactively applied. Most years a cyber discount is offered around the winter holidays.
Q. I have already paid for the course, can I still get a discount A. No, any discounts must be applied at the time of registration and will not be retroactively applied.
Q. How can I pay for my registration and get a receipt? A.During the registration process it will take you to a PayPal link to pay for the course. Your PayPal account will be your receipt. If you need to pay by check please contact thefdmacademy@gmail.com. Contact the same email address for a receipt if needed once you pay.
Q. How can I apply a voucher code I was given as a result of not attending a schedule course A. Please contact the instructor of the class you want to attend or email thefdmacademy@gmail.com and let them know your voucher code and the class you wish to attend. You will be notified when you can apply that voucher code to your registration. Do not register until you reach out to avoid any fees associated with a refund.
Q. If I apply a voucher code that I received from canceling a previous registration and then I can’t attend the next class can I get another voucher code. a. You will not be reissued another voucher code if you are unable to attend a class you used a voucher code to register for the class.
Q. If I had a voucher code for a higher amount than the next course I apply it to, can I get refund or another voucher code for the remaining balance A. There will not be a refund for the difference in cost when signing up for a class using a voucher code.
Q. If I had a voucher code and the cost is more for the next class, do I have to pay the difference? A. If there is a balance due after using your voucher code you will need to pay for the difference in order to register for the class.
Q. How do I complete the online introduction before a class? A. 2 weeks prior to the start of the class, you will receive an email with login credentials to watch the online introduction prior to the start of the class. Please keep your certificate of completion for these four hours of the class CME.
Q. Do I have to complete the online introduction class again, even though I did it for another class? A. If you would like to claim four hours of CME to make the module equal to 20 hours of CME then you must complete the introduction. Otherwise the module would only be worth 16 hours if you did not complete the introduction.
Q. I am registered for a class but haven’t gotten any information about the class. Who do I contact for the information and why am I not getting emails? A. Contact the instructor of the course you are registered for. You may not be getting the information if you provided a school email or healthcare system email. It is because these types of accounts have strict firewalls, which likely filter out our emails for courses. To avoid missing any emails, please provide a personal email address when registering.
Q. What are the terms and conditions of attendance? A. You must be one of the designated accepted professions according the AFDMA (see answer to question “who can take an FDM course”) >Follow the “non-dissemination agreement” - no unauthorized recording or use of teaching material >It is expected that participants conduct themselves in a professional manner, being a representative of their profession learning a new technique.
Q. Are there CME/CEU hours for a course? A.CME is offered through AFDMA, which is an affiliate of the AOA. There are 20 credits of Category 1A AOA credits available for module 1,2, or 3. Also Texas PT Association, many other state PT associations offer reciprocal credit with TPTA. Each class grants 20 hours, 4 of which are the introduction which is provided online 2 weeks prior to the course
Q. What can I expect during class? A. You will be practicing on each other throughout the 2 days, so expect to be sore and bruised. There will be repetition of techniques so that you are given plenty of opportunity to learn and refine your technique so that you are prepared to use them starting first thing on your first day of clinic after the course is over. There will be opportunities to get one on one time with the instructor and/or table trainers and to ask questions.
Q. What should I wear/bring to a class? A. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to be treated with hands-on techniques. A closed container for water is also recommended. Usually food is not provided so if you need a snack or food during the course time you should bring that with you. Lunch break will be provided. >Also, be sure to trim those fingernails - especially the thumbnails! For those with longer hair, bring something to tie the hair up and out of the way if needed.
Q, Are there handouts for classes? A. No, there will not be handouts for classes. The textbook that Dr. Capistrant co-wrote was written specifically to accompany all 3 modules and function as the hand-out for modules 1, 2, and 3.
Q. Can I get a copy of the presentation slides? A. The slides are not provided due to HIPAA concerns and the use of patient videos. All of the content for the three modules can be found in the Textbook Fascial Distortion Model by Capistrant/Harrer. Available at (insert URL)
Q. Is there anything I need to do to prepare for class? A. Online introduction Trim fingernails If so inclined, bring a copy of the textbook
Q. Is there help with hotel and food during the course? A. Some course hosts do provide information regarding hotels in the area, that information will be sent out in an email or you can contact the instructor for the course to inquire. >Food is not offered by FDM Academy during the course, you will want to be prepared to have your own breakfast, snacks and lunch.
Q. There are no modules scheduled for the course I want to take, how do I know when the next course will be? A. Please contact thefdmacademy@gmail.com.
Q. I can’t attend the class I registered for, what is the cancellation policy? A. Please see our cancellation policy.
Q. Will FDM Academy cancel courses? A. FDM may cancel a course if there is not enough registrants for the course. Please make travel arrangements refundable. A course could be cancelled if there was an emergency for the instructor.
Q. I didn’t get my CME/CEU certificate. Who do I talk to and what can I do? A. Make sure you have completed the paperwork including the pretest, posttest, and attestation form. If you completed these, you should have received an email with the completed forms. If you completed these and still did not receive your certificate, please contact the instructor for the course.
Q. How do I host a course with FDM Academy? A. Reach out to us at thefdmacademy@gmail.com and we’ll connect you with an instructor to discuss details to host a course. Of if you see one of our instructors in a class/seminar let them know your interest!
Q. What are the perks for being a host? A. If you elect to host a course the FDM Academy team will work with you to establish written agreement. This agreement often specifies how you would like complementary spots to be distributed.
Q. I can I be a table trainer at a course? A. Table trainers are determined by the Instructor for each course. A prerequisite to being a table trainer is that you must have taken that specific module at least once before.
Q. Do I get paid to table train? A. Payment is based on the income of the course. If there is not enough revenue there may not be funds to pay you. If this is a concern, please talk with the instructor prior to making arrangements to table train.
Q. Can I bring someone not in the class to be treated? A. If you have a person you think might be a good candidate for a volunteer treatment please contact the instructor to make sure there is time for this treatment to occur.
Q. How do I become an Instructor for FDM Academy? A. Instructors are certified through the AFDMA. Requirements for becoming an instructor are established through that organization. Becoming an instructor often is a 3-5 year plus commitment to attending FDM modules and assisting with table training and teaching. Involvement by serving on the AFDMA board is strongly encouraged. Must pick a mentor (AFDMA Instructor) and be invited to sit for the exam. (https://afdma.com/international-certification-examination/)