🎓 2027 SOTO AUSTRALASIA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS

Take the next step in your SOT journey.

Certification is more than passing an examination, it is recognition of your commitment to clinical excellence, professional development, and the advancement of Sacro Occipital Technique.

Whether you are thinking of sitting your Basic, Advanced or Craniopath Certification, or progressing towards Diplomate or Fellowship, certification demonstrates your dedication to providing the highest standard of SOT patient care.

Event Details

📅 Saturday 19 June 2027

🕐 08:00 am – 12:00 pm

📍Brisbane CBD - Venue TBC

Held prior to the 2027 SOTO Australasia Advanced Module - Cranial Sutures.

Why Become Certified?

1. ✔ Recognition of your professional competency
2. ✔ Increased confidence in clinical decision making
3. ✔ Pathway to teaching opportunities within SOTO Australasia
4. ✔ Professional recognition amongst your peers
5. ✔ Progression toward international research and presentation opportunities
6. ✔ Commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence

Before You Apply

Please ensure you:

✔ Meet the prerequisite requirements for your certification level

✔ Have completed the required SOT education hours

✔ Are a current financial member of SOTO Australasia

✔ Have reviewed the current Certification Handbook

Important Registration Information

• Applications strictly close: 21 May 2027 (or earlier if examination capacity is reached).
• Applications are strictly limited to ensure adequate examination time for every candidate.

• Due to examiner availability Basic and Advanced exams only.

• Expressions of interest for Craniopath exams welcome, contact the office asap.
• In previous years, some examination places have been exhausted 2 months before the event. Early application is strongly recommended.

Please email the office for certification guidelines and handbook, hello@soto.org.au

LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION & TEACHING REQUIREMENTS

There are five levels of Certification in Sacro-Occipital Technic as outlined below:

BASIC -Basic Certification involves knowledge of Categories I, II and III of the SOT Manual and Seminar Series. On passing, the candidate may be invited to assist on the Table Education Team in Categories Sessions of the SOTO Australasia Seminar Series.

ADVANCED - Advanced Certification involves knowledge of CMRT (Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique) and Cranial components of the SOT Manual and Seminar Series. On passing, the candidate may be invited to assist on the Table Education Team in the Full Series Session.

CRANIOPATH - Craniopath Certification involves candidate understanding all aspects of Craniopathy including the Advanced cranial modules. The level of Craniopathy knowledge is outlined in the 2011 International Craniopathy Manual. On passing, the candidate may be invited to assist as a Primary Educator.

DIPLOMATE - Diplomate Certification involves the candidate being successful in publishing original SOT research in the SOTOA newsletter and presenting findings at a S.O.T. conference.

FELLOWSHIP - Fellowship Certification involves candidate being successful in publishing original S.O.T. research in peer review journal.

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