Canada’s Principles-Based Osteopathy School
Start Your Journey Helping Others Through Osteopathy
Graduate-Level Training. Principles-Based Osteopathy. Discover the CAO Difference
Why study at CAO?
- 22 years teaching osteopathy
- Financial Aid / Payment Plans available
- 4200 program curated by PhD’s in curriculum development
- 1500 hours of hands-on training is supervised and in-person
- Only school teaching the Collective Mechanics™ approach to treatment
- Fully insured classrooms and teaching clinics
- Extensive faculty of working osteopaths, PhD’s and MD’s
- Charity Community Clinic serving the public and training senior students
- Connected with leading Osteopathic Medical Schools in the USA
- Study in Hamilton or Calgary - Exchange between campuses
- Full insurance billing for Graduates - with membership in OSTCAN
- 3 year and 4 year program options
- Direct entry for KIN, RMT, Health Science and Health Care
- PREP pathway for Non-health applicants and adult learners
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4-Year and 3-Year Options Available
September 2025 | May 2026
Currently Enrolling for
Calgary | Hamilton
*3-Year option is only available at our Hamilton Campus
Why study at CAO?
98% of grads go into professional practice
Average earnings of our graduates: $125,000 a year
Small Group teaching in the lab for personalized attention
1500 hours of hands-on training - starting from day 1
Comprehensive Curriculum meets or exceeds international standards
Elite Osteopathy training you can trust.
Professional Skills that last a life time.
At the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, we offer a comprehensive 48-month Graduate-Level Osteopathy Program (36 month program option available at our Hamilton campus) that prepares you for entry to practice. This program combines in-depth theory, practical skills, professional support, and over 1,500 hours of total hands-on training (including 1000 hours of supervised clinical experience) to become an elite-level Osteopathic Manual Practitioner.
Learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on practice, and receive the support needed to succeed. Our program is accredited by Osteopathy Canada (OSTCAN), and graduates are eligible to write the OSTCAN Certification Examination (OCE). OSTCAN Certification leads to Insurance recognition and qualifies graduates to practice in Canada.
With over 4,200 curriculum hours, including a deep focus on osteopathic principles, surgical level functional anatomy/physiology and manual techniques, our program equips graduates to treat complex patient issues confidently. Start your journey to becoming an elite-level Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
The leading provider of Osteopathic education in Canada for over 20 years!
A principles-based education which will teach you the theory and principles, plus the skills and techniques to succeed as an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Modified Full-time program - Flexible Schedule minimizes away time from work and allows distance students to commute easily from out-of-town, no need to relocate!
Transparent, responsible, and ethical training that is comprehensive, so you get all the skills necessary to build a thriving professional practice
Industry-experienced world-class Osteopathic faculty who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners
Our Supervised clinical training experience is unmatched in Canada.
Recognized by our Partners & affiliates for meeting or exceeding standards of Osteopathy education in Canada and worldwide
Clinic Experience
Prerequisites
Regulation in Canada
Accreditations and Affiliations
