Course Description

The Level II – Upper Quadrant course is a 10 week course involving the examination and treatment of the cervical and thoracic spine and upper extremity. Relevant anatomy and pathology will be covered. Practical sessions of the spinal mobilization and stabilization, peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation will follow demonstrations, which will allow participants to develop proficient manual therapy skills.

The delivery of the course will include 10 weeks of mixed online synchronous and asynchronous learning. Practical sessions will occur over 8 in-person days.

INSTRUCTORS:

Andrew White, PT FCAMPT

Alison Beaton, PT FCAMPT

DATES:

Online (Zoom) 7-9pm

Wednesday evenings

Oct 1st
Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Nov 5th, 12th, 19th

In person 8:30am-4:30pm

• October 4/5 (Sat & Sun, Location, TBA )

• Nov 18/19 (Sat & Sun, TBA )

In person 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday

• Nov 8/9 (Sat & Sun, Platinum Physiotherapy)

• Nov 22/23 (Sat & Sun, Platinum Physiotherapy)

LOCATION:

#1 TBA

*will be located within Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

#2 Platinum Physiotherapy

5216 St Margarets Bay Rd #102, Upper Tantallon, NS

REGISTRATION:

NOTE: pre-requisite of successful completion of AIM Level 1 Exam.

Fees:

Orthopaedic Division Member: $1,500 +HST= $1,725.00

CPA Member: $1,725 +HST= $1,983.75

Non-Member: $1850 +HST= $2,127.50

Clinical manuals are not included in the fee. A one time payment of ~150$ will be needed if you have not done so for other courses to access the online manuals at https://www.orthodiv.org/

**Admission preference will go to Ortho Division members

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Option 1: One-time payment: entire course fee online.

Option 2: Recurring Payments ($500 deposit + 3 instalment payments).

To participate in the instalment payment plan, you will pay an initial upfront registration fee of $500, followed by 3 additional payments throughout the course.

The prices for instalment payments will be as follows:

• Orthopaedic Division Member: $408.33 x3

• CPA Member: $494.58 x3

• Non-Member: $542.50 x 3

Option 3: Cheque: in full or 3 post-dated cheques

• If you wish to pay by cheque, please email nsorthosectioncourses@gmail.com. Cheques can be made payable to:
  
  Nova Scotia Orthopaedic Division
  Mail to: Hailey West
  Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic
  6260 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2

CANCELLATIONS:

An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for a cancellations before the registration deadline. After this date, no refunds will be made.

*Registration Deadline: September 23rd 2025*

CANCELLATIONS:

An administrative fee of $150 will be charged for late cancellation

*late cancelation date to be specified