The OCS Exam consists of approximately 200 questions. The number of questions on the examination will be approximately distributed according to the following body regions and content areas.
Cranial/Mandibular (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 1
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Cervical Spine (30 questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 3
- Movement Science: 3
- Pathophysiology: 3
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 3
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 3
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 3
- Examination: 6
- Procedural Interventions: 6
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Thoracic Spine/Ribs (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 3
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Lumbar Spine (40 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 3
- Movement Science: 4
- Pathophysiology: 4
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 4
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 4
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 4
- Examination: 8
- Procedural Interventions: 8
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Shoulder/Shoulder Girdle (30 questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 3
- Movement Science: 3
- Pathophysiology: 3
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 3
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 3
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 3
- Examination: 6
- Procedural Interventions: 6
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Elbow/Arm (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 1
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Wrist/Hand (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 1
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Pelvic Girdle/Sacroiliac/Coccyx/Abdomen (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 1
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Hip (10 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 1
- Movement Science: 1
- Pathophysiology: 1
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 1
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 1
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 1
- Examination: 2
- Procedural Interventions: 2
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Thigh/Knee (20 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 2
- Movement Science: 2
- Pathophysiology: 2
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 2
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 2
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 2
- Examination: 4
- Procedural Interventions: 4
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Leg/Ankle/Foot (20 Questions)[unordered_list style=”bullet”]
- Anatomy and Physiology: 2
- Movement Science: 2
- Pathophysiology: 2
- Ortho Medical/Surgical Interventions: 2
- Evidence Based Orthopaedic Theory and Practice: 2
- Critical Inquiry/Evidence Based Practice: 2
- Examination: 4
- Procedural Interventions: 4
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