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Canada's Principles-Based Osteopathy School
Graduate-Level Training. Principles-Based Osteopathy. Discover the CAO Difference…
At the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, we go deeper than techniques. Our Graduate-Level Osteopathy Program is a 48 month professional program leading to entry to practice. It provides the theory & practice, professional support, and supervised clinical experience it takes to become an elite level 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. The graduate-level program is accredited by Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN). Graduates will be eligible to write the OSTCAN Certification Examination (OCE), which qualifies them to practice osteopathy in Canada as an OSTCAN member.
Osteopathy classes are led by dedicated professionals with extensive experience working as Osteopathic Manual Practitioners. Our students are given a solid understanding of manual technique, the founding theory and principles of osteopathy, paired with an in depth look at functional anatomy & physiology. With over 4200 hours of curriculum, including over 1500 hours of total supervised hands-on lab and clinical experience, our program is intense and comprehensive.
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 high-level Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
Hamilton (CANADA)
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Calgary (CANADA)
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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 achieved through alternating Lab and Clinical semesters that build on one another throughout this 48 month program.
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.
What Sets the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy Apart
- A principles-based education which will teach you the theory and principles and the skills and techniques to succeed as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
- Modified Full-time Format that allows you to balance work and life with school
- Transparent, responsible, and ethical training that is comprehensive, so you get all the skills employers are actively seeking
- Industry experienced teachers that are passionate about inspiring the next generation of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
- Supervised clinical experience in a program that aims to meet or exceed international standards
- Partners & affiliates who recognize the CAO as exceeding standards of osteopathy education in Canada and worldwide, with our graduates recognized for their expertise
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.
Prerequisites
No prior experience in healthcare? No problem. We’ve got you covered with our 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.
Regulation in Canada
There is no government involvement at the provincial or national level with regards to education or professional registration, which is why the CAO strives to meet or exceed international standards.
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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.