Regulation in Ontario

There is no government entity overseeing osteopathic schools or osteopathic professional associations, so any entities who hold themselves out as doing so are misleading you. However, the profession is regulated, so to speak, by two entities – the World Health Organization and the private insurance industry.

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The W.H.O. has set the standard for benchmarks in osteopathic education for decades. The private insurance industry has aligned with these WHO benchmarks and only recognizes osteopathic practitioners who have graduated from reputable schools that meet these standards.

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All graduates of the CAO are eligible to become a member of OSTCAN. It is an association open to all practitioners with a world-class education of osteopathy.

All members of OSTCAN must:

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• Have a minimum of 4200 hours of osteopathic education including supervised clinical training

• Pass OSTCAN entrance exam in safety, ethics, red flags, and health sciences

• Hold valid liability and malpractice insurance policies

• Provide a clean Vulnerable Sector screening police check

 

OSTCAN has comprehensive standards of practice that all members must adhere to. Members are required to complete continuing education units every year to maintain membership.