Why Choose NMOC
Our Program is designed to build upon previous training in the many facets of the Health Care industry.
Obtaining our Diploma of Manual Osteopathy offers the opportunity for:
- professional recognition
- secure employment
- financial security
- exclusive technique mastery for relieving client pain
- immediate general and professional liability insurance
- PLUS 3rd party billing privileges with Insurance Providers across Canada.
Our Program is taught over 11 months to enhance retention and start your new career as soon as possible. Recognized hours are 1552 plus 400 clinical practicum hours for a total of 1952 hours.
Instruction is a combination of classroom, home study and clinical work experience. We also provide comprehensive training in all aspects of business, including marketing and presentation strategies to ensure that your business is positioned for prosperity and success.
Techniques taught are a combination of the best of traditional and current techniques, plus exclusive techniques not provided in any other school.
Our curriculum is pure Manual Osteopathy, we do not reuse/recycle outdated materials from any other field of study or weekend workshops.
Investing in us is investing in yourself
Admission
1. Student Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet all of the following minimum eligibility criteria:
• Be 18 years of age or older at the time of program commencement
• As this is a post-secondary program, provide proof of completion of a minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education from a recognized institution, in a discipline with a focus on human anatomy and physiology
• Provide current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification
• Provide current government-issued photo identification
• Demonstrate fluency and proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and verbal communication, sufficient to safely participate in academic and clinical learning environments
Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.
2. Additional Suitability and Professional Standards
In addition to academic and administrative requirements, the College reserves the right to assess an applicant’s overall suitability for admission, including but not limited to considerations related to:
• Professional conduct and ethical standards
• Regulatory history, where applicable, including publicly available decisions or findings from professional regulatory bodies
• Patient safety and learning environment considerations
• Institutional risk management obligations
• The applicant’s ability to meet the professional expectations of a patient-facing educational program
The College may determine that an applicant is ineligible for admission if available information indicates that admission would be inconsistent with the College’s educational mandate, professional standards, or duty to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.
3. Admission Process
• Applicants who are unsure whether they meet academic prerequisites may request a complimentary transcript review prior to submitting a formal application.
• To apply, applicants must:
- Complete the official application form
- Submit the application form and all required supporting documents via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Submit a $150.00 non-refundable application fee
• Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Registrar via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by telephone at 403-227-1416.
• Upon approval, the applicant and the National Manual Osteopathic College will enter into an Alberta Student Enrolment Contract, which confirms and reserves the student’s seat in the program.
4. Registration and Tuition
• During registration on the first day of class, tuition must be paid in full, unless approved student loans or an Optional Payment Plan are being utilized.
• Applicants wishing to apply for the Optional Payment Plan must contact the Registrar at least one week prior to program commencement.
• Payment plan details are available upon request.
5. Terms and Conditions
• All prices are listed in Canadian funds and are subject to change prior to signing the Alberta Student Enrolment Contract.
• Accepted forms of payment include:
- E-transfer
- Cheque
- Bank draft
- Credit card (subject to a 5% service fee)
• Optional Payment Plans:
- Must be approved prior to the first day of class
- Are subject to College approval
- May be customized to meet individual needs
• Student loan applications and forms are available online at: https://studentaid.alberta.ca
6. Final Admission Authority
The National Manual Osteopathic College reserves the final authority to approve or deny admission. All admission decisions are made in accordance with the College’s policies, professional standards, and educational objectives.
Program Costs
Tuition
Total Tuition Cost: $14,750Includes:
- student malpractice insurance
- student membership with the NMOS
- textbooks
- written materials
- lab supplies
- examination costs
Funding Options
- Student Loans: Our program qualifies for Student Loans. If applying for a student loan outside of Alberta, please be advised that the process can take 6-8 months to secure funding. If you require any assistance please contact us directly or Alberta Student Aid or canada.ca/student-fiancial-assistance
- Optional Payment Plan: Contact Us directly to request more information
All fees are subject to change. Please confirm final course fee amounts prior to submitting your application fee. Fees will not change after your application fee has been processed. Accepted forms of payment: cash, cheque, money order, etransfer, Mastercard, Visa and American Express. We do not accept debit cards. A 5% credit card fee is added to all credit card transactions. Costs of travel, accomodations and meals are at the students' expense.
Schedule
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Curriculum
Cummulative Program: 1952 hours
Offering our Manual Osteopathy program over 11 months allows the student to retain more of the information than programs that offer comparable hours over longer time periods.
Students will spend 29 days (8 hours/day) of scheduled classroom time used for examinations and technical training. Students can expect to spend 20-30 hours per week on self directed learning. Assignments must be completed on student's own time. Students are required to attend all classroom sessions.
The manual and clinical skills of a Manual Osteopath are what sets them apart from all other complimentary healthcare professions. The classroom component of the program deals exclusively with palpation skills in the modalities presented. All other components of the program are provided to the student for home study.
Clinical Work Experience: 400 hours
Students complete a total of 400 hours of clinical work experience prior to graduation.
The 400 hour clinical work experience allows students to work in the field while attending school, and allows them to graduate with experience that is usually not obtained until after graduation.
Students are required to practice hands on treatments in a clinical setting. Hours are approved by a supervisor of their choice. Students enter their notes into the NMOC App designed to track the practicum hours, notes and marks. Supervisors approve the times entered for treatments, and instructors then review and mark the entries, leaving notes if necessary.
Program Content
We provide a sequential protocol that provides the most effective and timely treatment for the problem presented, using the 4 cornerstones of manual osteopathic practice: Osteoarticular, Visceral Manipulation, CranioSacral and Advanced Fascia Release techniques.
- Pain: definition, symptom cascade, clients with chronic pain and expected responses to treatment, emotional and physical considerations
- Corrective exercises and behaviours
- Complimentary and contradictory health care philosophies
In addition, we help prepare students for the business and legislative requirements of the profession by providing instruction in the following:
- Osteopathy: definition, history, founder, philosophy, and main techniques
- Manual Osteopathy: definition, credentials, code of ethics and conduct, regulation and licensure, and association membership.
- Business considerations: legislative requirements, insurance requirements, clinical records, privacy issues, prices, billing procedures, advertising, promotional techniques, networking strategies, and public speaking presentations.
Policies
NMOC has policies regarding the following:
Attendance
- Be in class and ready to start for 9:00 a.m. commencement
- Classroom attendance is compulsory for the listed class dates (refer to Academic Schedules)
Absence: If a student is absent, they are responsible for the following:
- submitting all required assignments by the original deadline
- contacting the school to arrange to complete the missed written and manual examinations before the next scheduled class
- obtaining all class materials and manual technique information from classmates – NOT instructors or staff
- LATE assignments will NOT be accepted
Personal Code of Conduct, Dress Code, Cell Phones, iPods, PDA's etc, Zero Tolerance for Drugs & Alcohol
Noncompliance of the following Policies may result in immediate dismissal