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The CAO teaches a comprehensive osteopathy curriculum, featuring expert instructors and supervised clinical practice

University Health Science Background

Health Care Professional Background

Limited or NO Health Care Experience

Minimum Eligibility Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the CAO, applicants must have one of the following post-secondary-status requirements and all of the listed additional requirements:

Post-secondary-Level Status (one)

  • Successful completion of a diploma/advanced diploma or Baccalaureate/Bachelor’s degree in a health discipline (i.e., nursing, massage therapy, physiotherapy, primary/advanced care paramedicine, occupational therapy, etc.) or physical sciences field with an emphasis in human anatomy and physiology.
  • Partial completion of a diploma/advanced diploma or Baccalaureate/Bachelor’s degree in a health discipline that includes successful completion of courses in human anatomy and physiology.
  • Partial completion of a diploma/advanced diploma or Baccalaureate/Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus completion of stand alone course in human anatomy and physiology at the postsecondary level.

Additional Requirements

  • Mandatory admissions webinar
  • An interview to assess suitability for both the intensive program format and for autonomous professional practice
  • Prep Course and exam completion

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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.

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