This is a 40-hour introductory course covering osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine as approved by the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA), which allows students to become members of the academy. The course provides an opportunity for students to further their knowledge of applied anatomy, enhance their palpatory skills, and develop a unique set of osteopathic techniques specific to the cranium and its related structures. Instruction is provided through lectures, small group discussions and closely supervised hands-on labs.