Course FAQs

We are excited to welcome you to DMI Therapy and hope you will become part of our growing team of passionate therapists around the world.

At present we are offering online courses and in-person courses in Valley Stream, NY and clinics willing to host a course. If you would like more information on hosting a course, please email us at info@dmitherapy.com.

You can find a list of our current courses* here: https://courses.dmitherapy.com/
*New courses are added as dates are secured.

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You can register and complete your course payment* by completing our registration form below.
*Payment is required to confirm your spot.

In-Person and Virtual Courses

In-Person: Introductory Level A & B in-person certification courses are 2 full day courses. Practical labs with children are included in the course and will help develop handling skills.

Introductory Level C in-person certification courses are 3 full day courses. Day 3 is a full lab day.

Introductory Level C, Intermediate Level A, Intermediate Level B, and Masters/Teachers certifications are offered as in-person courses only. Approval is required for all three Intermediate/Master certifications.

Virtual: Introductory Level A & B courses include teleconferencing course instruction sessions and clinical observation/practicum sessions. Pre-course theoretical learning and materials will be provided digitally.

CEUs are available for Introductory Level courses. For more information on CEU approval, please click here.

Mentorship Sessions

Mentorship sessions are 1-hour virtual appointments with a DMI Therapy instructor. Mentorship sessions are for any practitioner that has taken at least Introductory Level A. Practitioners can use their mentorship sessions to review exercises they have questions about or need more guidance on. Practitioners can also use this time to work with a patient from their caseload that need additional guidance, exercises ideas, etc.

Each session is $200 USD and can be paid by credit card, PayPal or Zelle. Details on each payment option are below:
PayPal - please send $200 USD to dynamicmovementintervention@gmail.com
Zelle - please send $200 USD to info@dmitherapy.com
Credit Card: Please click here to complete your payment

Group Mentorship Days are offered for each level, though on a very limited basis. This is a 4 hour block of 3 back-to-back 1 hour virtual mentorships. This is designed to offer therapists an opportunity to  observe each session and improve their assessment and treatment planning skills, critical thinking, handling skills, and opportunity to learn new exercises. The 3 demo sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis.

Each session is $100 USD (whether you are performing a demo session or just an observer) and can be paid by credit card, PayPal or Zelle. Details on each payment option are below:
PayPal - please send $100 USD to dynamicmovementintervention@gmail.com
Zelle - please send $100 USD to info@dmitherapy.com
Credit Card: Please click here to complete your payment

Mentorship Evenings are offered for each level, though on a very limited basis. This is a 1.5 hour  virtual learning opportunity. Therapists will submit short videos of themselves performing an exercise with a child in order to receive feedback on their technique and exercise choices. The instructor will review and critique each chosen video to help practitioners improve on their handling and execution of each exercise.

Each session is $25 USD (whether you are performing a demo session or just an observer) and can be paid by credit card, PayPal or Zelle. Details on each payment option are below:
PayPal - please send $25 USD to dynamicmovementintervention@gmail.com
Zelle - please send $25 USD to info@dmitherapy.com

Credit Card: Please click here to complete your payment

NOTE: Therapists may attend Group Mentorship Days and Evenings at or below their level of DMI training, not above it. (Ie, A Level C trained therapist may pay for and attend an Introductory Level B Mentorship Day, but not and Intermediate one)

DMI Introductory Level Course Description
DMI Levels

All Levels are to be completed in order, with a minimum 3-month wait between Introductory Levels. There is a minimum 1 year wait between Level C and Intermediate A, and another minimum 1 year wait between Intermediate A and Intermediate B.
Introductory Level A
Introductory Level B
Introductory Level C
Intermediate Level A
Intermediate Level B
Master/Teachers Levels

Each course is made up of teaching hours and a practical portion. Courses are either 10 to 15* hours depending on the number of course participants.

*Please note that our 15-hour courses are the only ones that qualify for CEUs.
CEU’s will be available for some states - please visit www.dmitherapy.com/ceus for more information.

The DMI Introductory Level A & B Online Courses have been designed to teach the pediatric therapist the basic exercises and handling skills required to implement a treatment program using DMI Therapy. The courses are suitable for Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists working in the field of Pediatrics. They are divided into “Teaching” hours and "Practical Application” hours during which the student is able to apply and demonstrate their learning with supervised correction by the instructor.

Teaching and Practical times are adjusted according to the number of registrants. A course certificate will be sent to you at the end of the course via email. Additional information about each course can be found here: https://courses.dmitherapy.com/

DMI Introductory Level A & B Course Schedule

• Theoretical Background and Supporting Research- For Level A only
• Dexterity Tests
• Head and Trunk Exercises
• Trunk and Standing Exercises
• Standing and Walking Exercises
• Review, Assessment and Application
• Practical Application

COST

The cost is US $800 per participant, per Introductory levels A & B. The cost is the same for both in-person and virtual courses. The cost for Introductory Level C is $1000 USD. Payment can be made via credit card, PayPal or Zelle.

Who* is eligible to take our courses?
Practitioners not on this list need to work in the pediatric field and email info@dmitherapy.com for approval prior to registering for a course.

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapist

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Kinesiologist

*If you are of another medical or therapeutic discipline and would like to take a DMI course, please email us at info@dmitherapy.com and tell us about your experience. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Telehealth and In-Person Therapy Sessions
Families may be able to access DMI therapy via Telehealth and can search for those who offer it on our Registered Practitioner list. (See also Registered Practitioners)
Families can access in -person DMI therapy. Practitioners who have completed the DMI courses  can be found on our Registered Practitioner list. (See also Registered Practitioners)

Demo children for practical portion:
Virtual courses:

For group courses, we need 3 children split among participating practitioners. This means, that for larger courses, not every practitioner must provide a demo child. We ask that demo children be working on head and trunk control (2 years old or younger and not sitting) or standing and stepping (sitting independently). It is very helpful if they are comfortable working with you as well.

For therapists performing the demo sessions with children- Make sure the child has shoes that fit without their AFO’s. Also, to ensure smooth instruction without interruption, please make sure to have wireless headphones that connect to the device you will be using. Please make every effort to have a laptop or iPad, NOT A CELL PHONE, as the device you use when performing a demo session.

Equipment needed for Virtual Introductory Level Courses: 
• A soft doll or stuffed toy with moveable arms and legs (at least the size of a baby) will be required for all teaching sessions.
• A roll of anti-slip/grip liner/ shelf liner- available online and at most 99 cent or home supply. stores
• Print out of the manual (bound, if possible)
• DMI Boxes – not required for Introductory Level A, recommended for Introductory B & crucial, though not mandatory for Level C.
• If you do not have boxes, please have a step stool available.
• Demo child (see information above for details)

Equipment needed for In-Person Introductory Level Courses: 

• A soft doll or stuffed toy with moveable arms and legs (at least the size of a baby) will be required for all teaching sessions.
• Anti-slip grip, boxes and demo children will be provided by DMI Therapy or the host clinic

Every therapist must print their own course materials or have them available digitally on a suitable device. The course host will not provide any printed course materials including manuals and all handouts.

What happens if you need more support after the course?

At DMI we want to ensure therapist success, so individual mentoring sessions and group mentorship days and evenings are available. For more information, please email us at info@dmitherapy.com

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations occurring 30+ days before your course can receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30-15 days before the course will result in a $200 fee if a refund is required.
Cancellations less than 14 days course date will result in a $400 fee if a refund is required.
Cancellations requiring a refund once course materials are sent out are not permitted. A credit will be applied for course at a later date.
Practitioners can request to move to another course (if space is available) no later than 2 weeks before their original scheduled course. Switching course dates less than 2 weeks before your original course date will not be permitted.

What happens if a course is cancelled by DMI Therapy?
DMI Therapy reserves the right to cancel a course due to low attendance. In the event of a cancellation, participants who have already paid will be allowed to apply their payment toward another upcoming course, receive a full refund, or transfer to a future course date.

Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that any travel or lodging arrangements made in advance—including but not limited to flights, car rentals, and hotel stays—are refundable or flexible. DMI Therapy will not be held liable for any financial loss resulting from course cancellations, rescheduling, or changes.

Accessibility

DMI Therapy is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse students. DMI Therapy is based on developmental delays – we take priority in providing our registrants with accommodations and adjustments as needed leading up to, during and after our courses. For accommodation requests, please email us at info@dmitherapy.com.

Non-Financial Disclosure Policy
No course topics are directed to any outside businesses. Participants can begin utilizing what they learn in the Introductory Level A course and are not required to complete advanced courses in order to use the exercises they learned in their completed course.

Financial Disclosure Policy

DMI Therapy includes the use of DMI Therapy boxes which are shown to participants during the course. Participants may purchase these boxes from various private woodworking companies that have been approved by DMI Therapy to make the equipment. DMI does receive 15% of all sales made. Participants do not need to purchase the DMI equipment to participate in or practice the Introductory Level A exercises. They are advised to purchase box sets for Introductory Levels B and urged to do so for Level C, however this is also not mandatory.

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