• Canadian Academy of Osteopathy
• CAO Programs

CAO Programs

Our comprehensive and interactive programs are unique for their commitment to the original principles of osteopathy’s founding fathers. We offer students a challenging and rigorous educational experience that provides a combined theory and application-based learning approach, ensuring our graduates leave with the problem-solving skills and clinical expertise required to successfully diagnose and treat a diverse range of physiologic problems in their future practice. Our programs are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing students who are enrolled in our programs to continue working full-time while studying.

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  Pre-Osteopathy Program

  This program is designed for high school graduates looking to acquire the anatomy and physiology pre-requisites for entrance into our Master osteopathic program. This is a full-time program and is 1 year long.

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  Master of Practice in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences
  (M. OMSc)

  This program leads to a professional manual osteopathic designation. It is 4 years long. Each year having a clinical and theoretical portion. It is offered in a modified attendance format offering classes over 5 consecutive days a month to minimize your away time. Find out more about this course »
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  M. OMSc PLUS Foundations

  This program is for college or university graduates who did not study health care and do not meet the entry requirements for anatomy and physiology. Foundations curriculum runs alongside the M. OMSc program and provides extra education in anatomy and physiology outside of the osteopathy classroom modules. If you’re interested in a career change into healthcare this is the path for you. Find out more about this course »
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  Doctorate Level of Study

  For M.OMSc graduates who want to establish a speciality in their osteopathic practice. This unique educational opportunity allows successful you to study the principles of disease processes. Find out more about this course »
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  Manual Medicine Certificate (Add-on Alternative)

  This is a shorter option for those seeking some add-on skills to implement into a current modality instead of a full professional osteopathic designation. Find out more about this course »