Osteopathic Program Curriculum
Our diploma program in osteopathy combines a comprehensive blend of osteopathic philosophy, theory, methodology, technique and clinical application. The curriculum is presented under the guidance of the college’s faculty in a classroom setting.
Following an osteopathic directed overview of the relevant anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the area under study, a significant portion of each class is then devoted to the hands-on application, practice and reinforcement of osteopathic palpation coupled with the application of theory and relevant corresponding osteopathic therapeutic techniques.
The program consists of three years of classroom study (3200 hours) followed by one year of supervised clinical practice internship (1100 hours).
Year 1
Courses | Credit | Hours |
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Human Anatomy | 3 | 160 |
Physiology | 3 | 150 |
Models of Health and Diseases | 1 | 90 |
Philosophy & History of Osteopathy | 2 | 120 |
Clinical Biomechanics | 2 | 100 |
Health Psychology | 1 | 80 |
Clinical Nutrition | 1 | 60 |
Physical and Clinical Examination | 3 | 120 |
Communication & Interviewing | 2 | 100 |
Year 3
Courses | Credit | Hours |
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Radiology Basic | 2 | 90 |
Osteopathic Diagnosis | 2 | 120 |
Osteopathic Techniques II | 3 | 180 |
Clinical Application II | 3 | 150 |
Therapeutic Exercise | 2 | 120 |
Practice Management | 2 | 100 |
Emergency & First Care | 1 | 60 |
Safety & Professional Ethics | 3 | 100 |
Clinical Problem-Solving & Reasoning | 1 | 60 |
Clinical Applications III | 6 | 250 |
Year 2
Courses | Credit | Hours |
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Neuro-Anatomy & Neurology | 2 | 110 |
Clinical Pathology | 2 | 100 |
Orthopedic Diagnosis | 3 | 120 |
Pathophysiology | 2 | 100 |
Osteopathic Techniques I | 3 | 120 |
Laboratory Tests & Imaging Basic | 1 | 90 |
Soft Tissue Techniques | 1 | 120 |
Clinical Documentation | 2 | 80 |
Clinical Applications II | 3 | 150 |
Year 4
Courses | Credit | Hours |
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Supervised Clinical Practice | 24 | 1100 |