Canadian Education
Until September 2023 when Sheridan College started its 4 year Honours Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy the Canadian osteopathic manual therapy institutions that the AAOMT has accepted have all been part-time education programs known as Type 2 programs. Practitioners of type 2 programs must have prior education in another health profession before entering the osteopathy program.
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At present our members that have taken a part-time course in Canada are graduates of programs 4-5 years in length that include a research component and hands on practical and clinical hours supervised by thoroughly trained osteopathic manual therapists. At the time of initial membership approval they have held, in good standing, another health profession license.
​​​*Please note: As per the World Health Organization Benchmarks for Training in Osteopathy, "training must be delivered via direct contact", therefore, applicants from online schools will not be considered.
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To apply click the button below and create your profile/application:
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Foreign Education
Osteopathic manual therapy is regulated in several countries and most of them have full-time education programs for individuals without prior health care education. Those are considered Type 1.
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To apply click the button below and create your profile/application:
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Student Membership
Students currently studying at an Osteopathic manual therapy institution the AAOMT recognizes may apply for a student membership. A student membership can not provide unsupervised Osteopathy sessions.
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Please email us directly at vp@osteopathyalberta.com if you are interested in applying for an AAOMT student membership.
Membership
Are you an osteopathic manual therapists (or student) and interested in joining the AAOMT?
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There are three type of different applications:
1. Full Membership (Canadian Educated)
2. Full Membership (Foreign Educated)
3. Student Membership
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The members of the Alberta Association of Osteopathic Manual Therapists are recognized by most extended health care insurance companies.