Frequently Asked Questions
Are the MMOA Courses for me?
If you’re looking to join a tribe of passionate individuals dedicated to getting better results with older adults, our courses are for you. Transformational educational experiences that will forever change you as a clinician are waiting for you!
Intended Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Educator, Researcher, or Fitness Professional
MMOA: Level 1 (Online): For PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, Fitness Professionals, Researchers
MMOA: Level 2 (Online): For PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, Researchers
MMOA: Live: For PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, Fitness Professionals, Researchers
How many CEUs will I receive? Are CEUs approved in my state?
YES! Every course we offer gets you 16 CEUs! Detailed CEU information can be found here
Should I take the Online AND Live courses?
YES! Taking all 3 of our courses gets you your ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults, which allows you to be recognized as the expert Geri clinician in your clinic and community! Learn more about our ICE Specialist Certification here.
What is ICE Certified Specialist in Older Adults?
Individuals who complete all three MMOA courses will receive their ICE Specialist Certification. This will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become the expert Geri clinician in your community. Completing all three MMOA Courses & receiving your ICE Specialist Certification will equip you to handle eval to discharge & beyond! Learn more about our ICE Specialist Certification here.
How are the Online and Live courses different?
ONLINE
We have two online courses, Level 1 and Level 2. The online format allows for a deeper dive into the research and application. They are both 8 weeks long, interactive cohort style with live weekly meet-ups, structured so you can go at your own pace. We dive deep into how to design appropriately dosed exercise programs for older adults who have complexities like pain or fear on board, in addition to diving into special patient populations such as those with Neurological conditions like PD!
LIVE
Our live course is an action-packed, fun and inspirational two days where you will get hands-on practice during our labs. Our goal in Live is to give you practical, hands-on experience in applying the different techniques we cover - movements like the squat, deadlift, loaded carries, power snatch, power clean, etc. You will practice various floor transfer techniques, evidenced-based balance exercises, AND learn safe landing strategies! Get a sneak peek of MMOA Live below
Can you tell me a little about the instructors of these courses?
MMOA courses are instructed by an inspirational team of fitness-forward practitioners who have unbounding passion for older adults! Our team is comprised of researchers, clinicians, CrossFit coaches, fitness fanatics, and entrepreneurs from all over the country. Together, we have extensive experience in getting better results with older adults in every setting along the continuum, from the hospital to community fitness! Learn more about each of us here!
I work in ______. How do the MMOA courses apply to me?
ACUTE CARE
Our MMOA team is a firm believer of obliterating the commonly held perception, “my sick patients can’t do that.” We arm you with the evidence supporting safe and effective exercise for sick folks and “risky” populations. Plus, we teach you unique and creative strategies (including some of the coolest hacks!) to bring appropriately dosed resistance and aerobic training to these patients! Check out this video to see how our team is bringing fitness to hospitalized patients!
INPATIENT REHAB
You will learn how to become Masters of Scale! Stumped when you’re trying to come up with ideas on how to scale down an exercise for someone who has low functional abilities and is primarily confined to a wheelchair or hospital bed? Unsure of how to make an exercise challenging enough when your patient has high functional abilities? You will learn how to confidently structure an effective treatment session for ANY type of patient you encounter. Check out this video to see being a master of scale in action!
HOME HEALTH
You will learn creative strategies to program a fun, effective, and efficient session for your patients even when you have MINIMAL exercise equipment and MINIMAL space! Check out this video to see one example of how we get the job done!
OUTPATIENT or FITNESS
Itching to get a barbell in an older adult's hands or teach them a dumbbell snatch but not yet confident in how to safely and effectively coach these movements? You will learn how to coach, program, and appropriately dose ALL these movements and more! Check out video to see how we make the connection CLEAR between the interventions we program in the clinic/gym and our patients’ meaningful goals!
Where can I learn more about Hosting MMOA?
We would love to meet you and bring our Live &/or Online courses to you and your team! Visit our hosting page here for more information!