Associate Certificate in Osteopathy (A.C.O.)
Overview
The Associate Certificate in Osteopathy (A.C.O) is an interdisciplinary study intended for fitness and wellness professionals seeking to add osteopathic modalities to their current list of services.
The six-course curriculum is delivered entirely online, allowing students the flexibility to follow their studies. Comprehensive health science courses offer foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal pathologies, and biomechanics of human movement, essential for any further medical studies. Osteopathic science courses provide an in-depth overview of osteopathic philosophy and treatment approach and the most effective osteopathic techniques.
Upon successful completion of program requirements, the graduates of an Associate Certificate in Osteopathy may use professional designation A.C. in Osteopathy (A.C.O.)
The ACO is an ideal stepping stone towards earning a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (DOMP): all courses are transferrable credits towards the DOMP curriculum.
Materials
Online textbooks, recorded lectures, downloadable lecture slides, video tutorials, handouts/readings.
Evaluation
Each course requires completion of 3 quizzes and a Final exam. Passing grade is 75%.
Program delivery format
The six-course curriculum is accessible entirely online allowing you to study at your own pace. Courses are delivered through a series of audio lectures, downloadable presentation readings, and related video tutorials. Students’ progress is evaluated via online quizzes and final examinations in each course. A dedicated course instructor is available to support you and answer any questions you might have during your studies.
| Health sciences | OSTEOPATHIC scienceS |
|---|---|
| 1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology 2. Pathology 3. Biomechanics of the Human Body |
4. Philosophy and History of Osteopathy 5. Osteopathic Models of Health and Disease 6. Introduction to Osteopathic Treatment |
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Certification
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