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Canada's Principles-Based Osteopathy School

Principles-Based Training. Professional Instructors. Clinical Experience. Discover the CAO Difference…

At the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, we go deeper than technique. The Osteopathy Program provides the theory & practice, professional support, and supervised clinical experience it takes to become a confident Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.

As a student, you’ll learn from the best while gaining practical experience, and get the support you need to become a successful Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. Upon graduation, a post-graduate diploma–recognized by osteopathic partners across Canada and worldwide.

Classes are led by dedicated professionals with years of experience working as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners. In the classroom semester students explore hands-on practices and techniques in classroom labs while practicing on fellow students, then in their clinical semester they put it into practice with patients in the CAO’s FREE public Osteopathy Clinic. Our students are given a solid understanding of the founding theory and principles of osteopathy, paired with an in depth look at functional anatomy & physiology.

This is why students who graduate from the CAO are able to confidently treat complex patient issues. Invest in yourself, your career, your future, in becoming a highly sought after Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.

Hamilton (CANADA)

Currently Enrolling for
Spring & Fall 2024

Calgary (CANADA)

Currently Enrolling for
Spring & Fall 2024

Örebro (SWEDEN)

Currently Enrolling for
Fall 2024


A Principles-Based Education

At the CAO, a comprehensive training plan carefully balances developing technique through practical, hands-on training with a solid understanding of the founding principles and theory that osteopathic techniques rely on.

This is managed through our classroom training semester and practical clinical semester, of which is presented in a flexible full-time schedule format.

As a graduate of the CAO, you’ll be fully confident & prepared with the foundational knowledge and practical skills you need to enter your new career as a Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.

Clinic Experience

Hands-on, practical learning extends beyond the classroom at the CAO. During our practical semester, students commit to clinical training and practice, working with both students and real-life patients of osteopathy.

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Prerequisites

No prior experience in healthcare? No problem. We’ve got you covered with our Year 1 Prep Course, suited to get you up to speed on the basics of anatomy & physiology. You’ll be fully prepared to start your first year at the CAO.

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Regulation in Canada

There is no government involvement at the provincial or national level with regard to education or professional registration, which is why the CAO strives to meet or exceed international standards.

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Is A Rewarding Career in Osteopathy Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in osteopathy and exploring whether the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy is right for you, fill out the form to receive more information.

For immediate questions, please call 1-866-320-9898. A helpful Admissions Representative can assist you with everything from career questions to funding options and help you discover the perfect path for you.

The CAO provides graduates of its program with a post-graduate diploma. Completion of the program does not result in being conferred a degree designation. In Canada, there are no Canadian universities that offer degrees in osteopathy, rather osteopathic education is almost exclusively offered by private colleges.

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