Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine (OCMM) is an elective 40-hour basic cranial course that goes far beyond the cranial teaching in the regular curriculum. This course is offered to OMS II students just prior to the beginning of their fall quarter. This course is also a requirement for OMM Scholars enrolled in the Applied Master of Osteopathic Education degree program. It is one of their third-year courses, taken while on their elective OMM rotation. AZCOM associated O-NMM Residents, AZCOM faculty and preceptors are also invited to participate. This course is a hands-on introductory basic course as approved by the Osteopathic Cranial Academy (OCA) which allows students to become certified members of the academy. It includes lectures, small group discussions and closely supervised hands-on labs.