All four of these techniques are taught in detail and include the following categories for each: definition, history, philosophy, current scientific research, experts in the field, indications and contraindications, anatomy, physiology, common pathologies, injuries and complaints, assessment and correction protocols, manual practice and clinical work experience.
The graduate of NMOC will be a professional, competent Manual Osteopath (MO). The beginning MO will have acquired an understanding of the philosophy of the often-overlooked reason for the majority of health professions/treatments:
- Pain: definition, symptom cascade, clients with chronic pain and expected responses to treatment, emotional and physical considerations
- Corrective exercises and behaviours
- Indications and contraindications to treatments
- 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 ethic 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