Canadian Education

Until September 2023 when Sheridan College started its 4 year Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy the Canadian osteopathic manual therapy institutions the AAOMT has accepted have all been part-time programs. The graduates are considered type 2 practitioners. Type 2 practitioners must have prior education in another health profession before entering the osteopathic manual therapy program.

At present all our members that have taken a part-time course in Canada are graduates from courses that are 4-5 years in length that include a research component and additional clinical hours supervised by an osteopathic manual therapist. At the time of initial membership approval they have needed to hold, 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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Foreign Education

Osteopathic manual therapy is regulated in several countries and most of them have full-time programs for individuals without prior health care education. This is considered a Type 1 practitioners.

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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.

Please email us directly at vp@osteopathyalberta.com if you are interested in applying for an AAOMT student membership.

Accepted Schools

Membership

Are you an osteopathic manual therapists (or student) and interested in joining the AAOMT?

There are three type of different applications:

1. Full Membership (Canadian Educated)

2. Full Membership (Foreign Educated)

3. Student Membership

The members of the Alberta Association of Osteopathic Manual Therapists are recognized by most extended health care insurance companies.