3 Year Osteopathic Training Program begins every SeptemberSouthern Ontario College of Osteopathy offers a program in Osteopathic Training (Osteopathic Manipulative Practice)
- ♦ This intensive and comprehensive program consists of three day thematic modules conveniently held 8 times per year allowing students to maintain their current work schedule while taking the program.
- ♦ This unique program has formatted modules into specific topics, which maximally cover osteopathic theory and practice, with an additional focus on "hands-on" technique training. These modules also include case presentations and patient demonstrations.
- ♦ Students participate in 320 hours of clinical training in Osteopathy without any additional costs.
- ♦ A Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Practice will be presented to qualified graduates. However students can also attend individual modules of their choice, which they can directly integrate into their practice.
- ♦ All classes are taught by Dr. Norets, DOMP, MD (Europe) PhD, a physician with extensive knowledge and over a 25-year diverse practical experience in clinical medicine, teaching and research. He uses unique diagnostic and treatment approaches, based on the deep understanding of clinical osteopathy and sophisticated manual skills.
- ♦ Graduates of the College have an opportunity to become members of the Ontario Federation of Osteopathic Professionals (www.ofop.ca), Society of Osteopaths of Canada (www.soc-osteopathes.qc.ca) and Ontario Council Of Drugless Osteopathy (www.ocdo.ca)
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This program is approved for Continuing Education Credits with the Board of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy.
Individual modules recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario as recordable Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The following is a list of the major educational modules in 2011-2012:♦ Lymphatic system. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
May 27-29, 2011
♦ Thoracic Region. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
September 9-11, 2011
♦ Central and Peripheral Nervous System. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment.
September 16-18, 2011
♦ Understanding the principles of Osteopathy. Integration of the osteopathic approach to diagnosis and treatment into current health practices.
September 30-October 2, 2011
♦ Lumbar Region. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
October 14-16, 2011
♦ An Osteopathic Approach in Pediatrics.
October 21-23, 2011
♦ Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Techniques of Still, Chapman Reflexes.
November 4-6, 2011
♦ Pelvic Region. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
November 11-13, 2011
♦ An Osteopathic Approach in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Urology and Geriatrics.
November 25-27, 2011
♦ Counterstrain, Facilitated Positional Release, Oscillatory Techniques, Ligamentous Articular Strain.
December 2-4, 2011
♦ Cranial Osteopathy (2-Module Courses)
Part 1. March 2-4, 2012
Part 2. March 30-April 1, 2012
♦ Visceral Osteopathy (2-Module Courses)
Part 1. April 20-22, 2012
Part 2. May 25-27, 2012
♦ Cervical Region Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
(2-Module Courses)
Part 1. May 4-6, 2012
Part 2. September 14-16, 2012
♦ Single Educational Modules Upper Extremity Region. Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
January 13-15, 2012
♦ Lymphatic System Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
January 20-22, 2012
♦ Osteopathy and Bioenergy
February 10-12, 2012
♦ Lower Extremity Region Osteopathic clinical assessment and treatment including the major osteopathic techniques.
February 24-26, 2012
♦ Muscle Imbalance Exercise principals and prescription.
March 23-25, 2012
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