Please find information below on our frequently asked questions.
Yes to all three! Student Services will be able to support and guide you with inquiries related to finances and repayment of loans.
Class sizes range from 10 – 24 students, with 16 or more students there will be 2 Instructors in each class.
No. Although the program is recognized as “Full Time” students are still able to work while in the program. The model of education allows students to choose the home study times to suit their life schedules and the practicum can be completed in the student’s operating practice.
Must be 18 years of age or older and meet the following criteria:
- Valid, current, first aid and CPR certificates
- Hold a diploma or degree in at least one of the following professions:
- Massage Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
- Kinesiology
- Registered Nurse
- TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
- Occupational Therapist
- GP Physician
- Are current members in good standing of one of the provincial or national related healthcare associations
- Supply current government issued identification
- Be fluent and efficient in English (reading, spoken and written)
A Manual Osteopathic Therapist charges/bills $35 for every 15 minutes or $140 per hour.
Yes, insurance companies may cover manual osteopathic therapy treatments in Canada.
The main difference is that osteopaths tend to use more rhythmical and gentler techniques while chiropractors use stronger, high velocity manipulative techniques. Chiropractors may also use modalities such as ultrasound and various electrotherapies for pain relief while osteopaths generally rely on hands-on manual techniques to relieve pain. Essentially, both offer valuable and useful services, and each can be included in a holistic healthcare regimen.
Yes. All MOCC graduates are eligible to apply and register for examinations administered by Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board & International Osteopathy Examining Board.
Yes and no. The faculty are highly trained, educated and experienced in their individual modules. Most are trained Manual Osteopathic Therapists or have extensive knowledge in their modality of instruction. The Subject Matter Expert for the MOCC curriculum has been a practicing manual osteopath since 1999. She trained in the UK. The Subject Matter Expert ensures the curriculum reflects the principles of manual osteopathy. The Academic Advisor is also a Manual Osteopathic Therapist and RMT, and maintains top quality learning resources for all students. You can view faculty information under ‘Faculty’ on the ‘About MOCC’ menu or
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Yes, as long as you have insurance and you may need to join the association of your chosen province.
The differences are:
- A doctor of osteopath diagnoses, prescribes medications and offers dietary recommendations, where as a Manual Osteopathic Therapist can assess and treat, they do not diagnose.
- The doctor has many more years of training
- The term ‘Osteopath’ is reserved for doctors only; our graduates can use the terms Osteopathy or Osteopathic.
