Four-Year Osteopath Diploma Program
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). will be finished in four years in full time basis, or five years in part-time basis.
First Year - Courses Credit Hours Human Anatomy 6 160 Physiology 6 150 Models of Health and Diseases 2 90 Philosophy & History of Osteopathy 4 120 Clinical Biomechanics 4 100 Health Psychology 2 80 Clinical Nutrition 2 60 Physical and Clinical Examination 6 120 Communication & Interviewing 4 100
Second Year - Courses Credit Hours Neuro-Anatomy & Neurology 4 110 Clinical Pathology 4 100 Orthopedic Diagnosis 6 120 Pathophysiology 4 100 Osteopathic Techniques I 6 120 Laboratory Tests & Imaging Basic 2 90 Soft Tissue Techniques 2 120 Clinical Documentation 4 80 Clinical Applications II 6 150
Third Year - Courses Credit Hours Radiology Basic 4 90 Osteopathic Diagnosis 4 120 Osteopathic Techniques II 6 180 Clinical Application II 6 150 Therapeutic Exercise 4 120 Practice Management 4 100 Emergency & First Care 2 60 Safety & Professional Ethics 6 100 Clinical Problem-Solving & Reasoning 2 60
Fourth Year - Courses Credit Hours Supervised
Clinical Practice 48 1100