Osteopathy Regulation in Canada
A Recognized Curriculum In Canada and Worldwide
The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO) is officially certified by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada and approved to issue the T2202 tax form for tuition credit.
It’s important to do your research when selecting an osteopathy school, as osteopathy is unregulated in Canada. There is no government involvement at the provincial or national level with regards to educational standards or professional standards.
This is why the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy looks to international education standards in osteopathy for guidance. International benchmarks for training in osteopathy; as set by the World Health Organization, and as set in countries where osteopathy has been regulated at the highest level; are comprehensive and provide a bar the CAO can measure its curriculum against.
At the CAO, we voluntarily align with the highest international benchmarks in osteopathic education. We do this to protect our students after graduation. In the event of future regulation, we want our graduates to be trained at the highest levels world wide. We want our graduates to be eligible to challenge licensing exams around the world. The CAO is also proud to acknowledge that our osteopathy program is recognized and monitored by Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN).
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Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN)
After graduation, membership in an osteopathic association is imperative for professional recognition. CAO graduates choose OSTCAN (Osteopathy Canada) which sets the bar for professional osteopathy associations and is well respected and recognized by private insurance providers and government.This national organization has affiliated provincial associations in every Canadian province. These associations hold some of the highest entrance requirements and professional requirements in the country. This is why OSTCAN is so well respected by Insurance Providers across the country.
What makes OSTCAN stand out?
OSTCAN only accepts Type 1 Trained professionals from Canada or other countries. This is the gold standard of osteopathy education world wide.
OSTCAN is the only professional association in Canada that requires a Certification exam to test the competency of new members before it allows them into the association.
OSTCAN audits schools that want to be accredited by OSTCAN.
OSTCAN has provincial affiliates in every province all sharing equivalent entry requirements and practice standards ensuring professional quality nation-wide.