MCTA-Accredited Course Date
Allentown, PA
Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) Exam
Sunday, February 21, 2027 — Monday, February 22, 2027
with Jarrod Brian · PT, OCS, CMP, CSMT, TPS, MCTA
Duration
1 day
CE credit
No CEUs
Format
80% hands-on
Class size
Intimate
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Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) Exam · Allentown, PA
What you'll walk out with
Techniques you'll use Monday morning
Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) Exam is built so the skills you learn over the weekend are immediately applicable Monday. Here's the specific edge you leave with.
Same week
Apply MWM in your next clinical session
Lab is interspersed throughout both days — you'll have repped each technique on a real partner under instructor coaching.
Pain-free
Restore motion without provoking the symptom
Mobilization With Movement™ is built to give immediate, measurable change without flaring the patient.
Credentialed
Credentialing exam — no CEUs awarded
The CMP exam is the credentialing assessment; the prerequisite courses carry the CEU credit, not the exam.
Pathway
Stack toward your CMP credential
Every TCE course counts as a step toward the international Certified Mulligan Practitioner registry.
The curriculum
What you'll learn
- 01
Demonstrate written mastery of Mulligan Concept principles and evidence
- 02
Demonstrate practical mastery of MWM technique selection and execution
- 03
Communicate clinical reasoning to MCTA examiners under time pressure
- 04
Earn the CMP credential and listing in the international registry
How it's taught
Not a slide deck. A working clinic.
One-day exam: written morning, practical afternoon. No new content — purely assessment.
The two-day rhythm
Course schedule
Standard MCTA-accredited rhythm: morning concepts & demos, afternoon labs. Final times confirmed two weeks before the date.
Day 1 (Saturday)
Feb 21, 2027
- 8:00 AMRegistration & continental breakfast
- 8:30 AMCourse overview · concept history · MWM theory
- 9:30 AMLive patient demonstration
- 10:00 AMLab: SNAGs · partner practice with instructor coaching
- 11:30 AMLecture · clinical reasoning for technique selection
- 12:15 PMLunch (provided · 1 hour)
- 1:15 PMLive patient demonstration
- 1:45 PMLab: NAGs · reverse NAGs · partner practice
- 3:15 PMLecture · technique integration & pain mechanisms
- 4:00 PMLab: case workflows · full-pattern repetition
- 5:00 PMQ&A · case discussion · day-one reset
- 5:30 PMAdjourn
Day 2 (Sunday)
Feb 22, 2027
- 7:30 AMContinental breakfast · recap of day-one techniques
- 8:15 AMLive patient demonstration · advanced applications
- 9:00 AMLab: integration into multi-modal treatment
- 10:00 AMLecture · taping strategies & clinical decision making
- 10:30 AMLab: putting it together · full case workflows
- 12:00 PMLecture · Pain Release Phenomenon · CMP pathway briefing
- 12:30 PMLab: final case patterns · instructor-coached reps
- 1:15 PMClosing · CEU certificates · next-step coaching
- 1:30 PMAdjourn
Your instructor
Jarrod Brian
PT, OCS, CMP, CSMT, TPS, MCTA
Jarrod earned his B.S. in Athletic Training/Education from Southern Illinois University in 2001 and his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School of Health Sciences in 2003. He is an APTA Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and APTA Orthopedic Section member. Jarrod became a Certified Mulligan Practitioner in 2007 and has assisted teaching Mulligan Concept courses since 2009. He holds certifications from The International Spine and Pain Institute for manual therapy and pain science, and has an extensive background in functional dry needling and movement assessment systems. Jarrod works in Rochester, MN treating patients full-time in an outpatient orthopedic setting. He treats a broad variety of conditions utilizing a multimodal, patient-centered approach — believing the most successful care occurs at the confluence of patient education, well-timed manual therapy, and focused exercise. When not practicing, Jarrod enjoys reading, fitness, and spending time with his family and local church.
Clinical specialty
Outpatient orthopedics: complex multi-region presentations, manual therapy integrated with pain science and functional movement assessment.
Where you'll learn
Venue & travel
Getting here
Travel logistics confirmed by email two weeks before the course date.
Pre-course checklist
What to bring
- Comfortable, layered clothing — you'll be moving and on/off treatment tables
- A water bottle and a notebook (we'll be doing live case notes)
- Closed-toe shoes — you'll be working in the lab the whole second half of each day
- Brian Mulligan's Manual Therapy Textbook (7th ed.) — recommended, not required
- An open mind and a willingness to be both clinician and patient during partner labs
Credentialing exam
No CEUs awarded
- The CMP exam is the credentialing assessment that confirms mastery of the prerequisite coursework — the prerequisite courses carry the CEU credit, not the exam.
- Counts as one step in the international CMP certification pathway.
Common questions
FAQ
- What is the CMP exam format?
- The Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) examination at The Clinician Edge is a one-day practical and written assessment administered by an MCTA-accredited instructor. The practical portion requires demonstrating selected MWMs across multiple body regions with correct hand placement, glide direction, dosage, and patient cueing. The written portion tests clinical reasoning, technique selection, and contraindications. The exam is administered in a small-group format on a single day.
- What are the prerequisites for the CMP exam?
- Successful completion of Upper Quadrant, Lower Quadrant, and Advanced Mulligan Techniques courses is required before sitting the CMP examination. The Clinician Edge verifies completion records before exam registration is finalized. There is no required minimum time between the Advanced course and the exam, but most candidates allow several months of clinical application before testing.
- What happens if I don't pass the CMP exam?
- Candidates who do not pass any portion of the CMP examination receive specific feedback on the areas requiring further preparation and may retake the exam at a future Clinician Edge sitting. There is no limit on retakes. The Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (MCTA) maintains the credentialing standard; The Clinician Edge administers the exam on MCTA's behalf in North America.
- Is the CMP credential recognized internationally?
- Yes. The Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) credential is awarded by the Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (MCTA) and is recognized in 40+ countries where MCTA-accredited training exists. The credential is portable — a CMP credential earned through The Clinician Edge in the United States carries the same international standing as one earned at any other MCTA-accredited training organization.
- How many CEU hours does the CMP exam award?
- CEU hours for the CMP examination day vary by state and discipline; the registration page lists current approvals filed by The Clinician Edge. The credentialing value of the exam (earning the international CMP designation) is the primary reason clinicians sit it, separate from continuing-education credit.
- What should I bring to the exam?
- Bring loose clinical attire suitable for partner-lab assessment (you will demonstrate techniques on a fellow examinee), a notebook for the written portion, and a water bottle. The Clinician Edge provides all manual-therapy supplies. Bring photo identification matching your registration record for credential verification.
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Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) Exam · Allentown, PA
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