750 teaching hours are alotted per year (attendance in the theoretical-practical classes, study and interaction with the virtual campus, study of the research methodology, study of clinical practice, personal theoretical study).
Program Year 1 (Structural I): Methodological bases. Lumbar, thoracic, cervical, pelvic girdle, elbow, wrist, hand. Scientific investigation, Radiology and medical sciences program I.
Program Year 2 (Structural II): Cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar joints. Ribs. Hip. Knee. Ankle and foot. Integration of the osteopathic concept. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical sciences program II.
Admission Requirements
- 70% in Grade 12 or Post-Secondary Studies with minimum 50% in each subject
- IELTS 6.0 overall with 1 band 5.5/TOEFL 80 /PTE 58 OR
- 60% in Grade 12 or Post-Secondary Studies with minimum 50% in each subject
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 1 band 5.5 or 6 in each module/ TOEFL 85 /PTE 63
Year 1: First level – Session order subject to change
- 1.1 Methodological Bases
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1.1.1. Biomechanics, Osteopathic neurophisiolgy, introduction to diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. Clinical Reasoning
- Introduction to the history of osteopathy
- Osteopathic laws
- Osteopathic injuries (somatic dysfunction)
- Neurophysiology of metameric dysfunction (neurophysiological basis of osteopathic techniques)
- Medular facilitation
- Pain
- Diagnosis osteopathic
- Osteopathic treatment
- 1.2 Lumbar Spine
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- Lumbar anatomy (general)
- Phisiology of the lumbar spine joint
- Lumbar pathology (dysfunction)
- Osteopathic pathology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment techniques (osteopathic techniques)
- 1.3 Dorsal Spine
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- Dorsal anatomy (general and special features)
- Joint physiology
- Differential diagnosis – medical pathology of the dorsal spine
- Muscle pathology
- Osteopathic pathology
- Diagnosis osteopathic
- Osteopathic treatment (back pain, treatment protocols)
- 1.4. Sacroiliac dysfunction treatments and pubic
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- Anatomy (general)
- Joint physiology (biomechanics)
- Osteopathic pathology
- Diagnosis osteopathic
- Osteopathic treatment
- Pubic symphysis
- 1.5. Cervical spine
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- Cervical anatomy (general)
- Joint physiology of cervical spine
- Cervical pathology (somatic dysfunction)
- Osteopathic pathology
- Diagnosis osteopathic
- Osteopathic treatment
- 1.6. Girdle
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- Overview of the shoulder girdle
- Glenohumeral joint
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Sternoclavicular joint
- Omotorathic joint
- 1.7. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical condition – (Exam in e-learning system)
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- Embryology and histology
- Physiology of the spine joint
- Rheumatology
- Trauma I
Year 2: Second level
- 2.1. Thoraco-lumbar joint, diaphragm, hip
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2.1.1. Thoraco-lumbar joint
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Osteopathic pathology (somatic dysfunctions)
- Diagnosis
- Osteopathic treatment
2.1.2. Diaphragm
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Osteopathic diagnosis
- Techniques
2.1.3. Hip
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Differential diagnosis
- Osteopathic pathology: (somatic dysfunctions)
- Osteopathic diagnosis
- Osteopathic treatment
- 2.2. Cervicothoracic joint and first rib
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- Anatomy
- Biomechanics
- Pathology
- Osteopathic pathology
- Diagnostic
- Osteopathic treatment
- 2.3. Lower limb: Knee
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- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Osteopathic dysfunctions (somatic dysfunctions)
- Rotation of the tibia
- Injuries of laterality
- Tests
- Dysfunctions of peroneo-tibial joint
- Somatic dysfunctions
- Meniscal dysfunctions
- 2.4. C5 – C6 and Ribs
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2.4.1. Ribs
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Differential diagnosis
- Osteopathic pathology
- Osteopathic diagnosis
- Osteopathic treatment
2.4.2. C5-C6
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Osteopathic diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment
- 2.5. Lower limb: Ankle and Foot
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2.5.1. Lower limb. Foot
- Anatomy biomechanics of ankle and foot
- Joint physiology
- Pathology
2.5.2. Subtalar joint
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Pathology
- Osteopathic dysfunctions
2.5.3. Chopard joint. Cuboid and scaphoid
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Dysfunctions
- Pathology
2.5.4. Lisfranc joint. Cribs and metatarsals
- Anatomy
- Joint physiology
- Somatic dysfunctions
- Medical pathology
2.5.5.Toes
- Descriptive anatomy and morphology palpatory
- Joint physiology
- Osteopathic dysfunctions
- Pathology
- 2.6. Integration of the osteopathic concept
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- Cranial and visceral referred pain and relationship with the musculoskeletal system, scientific evidences
2.7. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical condition – Exam in e-learning system)
- Copy of Grade 10, High School Diploma or College Diploma (Most current education)
- English Test Result (if required) English Requirements/Exemptions
- Scan of Passport Front and Back
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