OCC Access Course 2026

Osteopathic palpation of the involuntary mechanism and paediatric/developmental anatomy of the cranium, membranous/fascial & fluid systems

Course Title: OCC Access Course

Dates: 5, 6, and 26 September 2026 (minimum 6 contact hours per day)

Location: Osteopathic Centre for Children, Unit 1 Knot House, Brewery Square, London SE1 2LF

Fee:  £210 per day or the 3-day course for £600.00 + £10.00 Processing Fee

Osteopaths studying our postgraduate courses must have acquired hands-on skills beyond their undergraduate training. Our Access Course provides tailored training to introduce and nurture palpation of the involuntary mechanism and paediatric/developmental anatomy of the cranium, membranous/fascial, and fluid systems to prepare less experienced osteopaths for further paediatric training.

Our experienced faculty will deliver this 3-day cranial course, which enables osteopaths to reach the required standard for entry onto the OCC courses and does not limit our osteopaths to any one technical style. These days can also be useful to osteopaths who want to refresh or enhance previously acquired skills & can be attended as individual days if space permits.

Course Content:

Day 1 - Saturday, 5th September

– Vault & base osteology, applied anatomy & motion

– RTM & venous sinuses

– Sacral /pelvic anatomy & motion

Day 2 - Sunday, 6th September

– SBS patterns, theory & palpation

– Fascia

– Fluid

– CNS

Day 3 - Saturday, 26th September

– Viscerocranium anatomy, osteology & motion

– Principles of treatment

– Intra oral techniques

– Condylar parts osteology, applied anatomy & treatment

All 3 days will be delivered in small groups to facilitate individual learning and needs. Most of the teaching will take place at the tables with very little lecture material & will include demonstrations interwoven with appropriate practical sessions. This is designed to deliver theory but in a very practical hands-on way. In order to provide this level of supervision, numbers will be limited, and places are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

For more info call 0208 875 5291 or email educationregistrar@occ-fpo.org.uk

Cancellation Policy

The OCC/FPO reserves the right to postpone this course if circumstances change. The processing fee is non-refundable, so in the event that the course is cancelled by the OCC/FPO, all fees (excluding the processing fee) will be refunded.

Should circumstances mean that you have to cancel your place on this course, the OCC/FPO regrets to inform you that no refunds can be given unless we can re-sell your place.

Please note that the OCC/FPO does not accept responsibility for any expense you incur (such as travel and accommodation costs), so please do consider this before registration.

www.occ-fpo.org.uk/education-training/

The Osteopathic Centre for Children is the clinical arm of the Foundation for Paediatric Osteopathy.

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