Passing this exam concludes the minimum level of training to be considered "certified" in the McKenzie Method (Cert.MDT). The exam consists of multi-level testing with written and performance components designed to assess the clinical knowledge and skills developed by the practitioner throughout the course curriculum.

Eligibility requirements:

• Completion of Parts A-D
• Licensed or Registered practitioner
• Two years clinical experience
  

The seven major components of the Clinical Competencies are:

• History
• Examination
• Conclusion
• Principle of Treatment
• Reassessment
• Prophylaxis
• Practitioner Procedures
  

In preparation for the exam, you might consider:

• Reading the McKenzie textbooks and reviewing your course manuals and notes
• Auditing a course (A-D) for 50% of course tuition
• Attending the Clinical Skills Update (CSU) course
• Taking the online McKenzie Case Manager - a great review of clinical reasoning as you work through the assessment and diagnostic process for eight cases.

Benefits of being a Certified McKenzie practitioner:

• Those who pass the Credentialing Exam are added to our online Therapist Locator directory of qualified practitioners to receive potential referrals for three years.
• Recognition of your expertise and enhancement of our professional status among your colleagues, your faculty, community, referring professionals, industry, and third party insurers.
• Requests for involvement with ongoing outcome studies and research projects
• To insure ongoing practice of the highest standards of MDT, practitioners must fulfill continuing education requirements to remain part of the patient referral network:

  Click here for MDT Certification CE Standards Policy

Exam schedule and fees:

• Limited Class Size: Each exam is typically limited to 25 participants (including only 5 retakes). Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Completed notarized application and full payment must be received 30 days prior to the posted exam date.
• Please contact Cindy Dalton (contact details below) if you need to retake the exam or a portion of the exam. An alternative option to retake the performance section only may be available at any course held with two instructors (i.e. CSU, etc.)
• Download the Exam Registration Form: Click Here