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Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy

Program Outline

2017 - 2018

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Thank you for your interest in LCO’s Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy (MCO). This study is intended for active body work professionals interested in expanding their practice into the field of manual osteopathy. What is Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a natural and drug free approach to health. It is a recognized system of diagnosis and treatment that looks at the structure and function of the body. It is based on the diagnosis and treatment of structural disturbances (somatic lesion) which are often caused by occupation, lifestyle, diet, aging, physical and mental stresses and trauma, such as with sport injuries. Osteopathic medicine as a profession came into being in the mid-19th century through the revelatory teachings of Andrew Taylor Still. Having lost four of his children to disease and deeply disappointed with the health care model of his time, Dr. Still developed a set of basic principles which to this day are considered the fundamental tenets of osteopathy:

An osteopathic manual therapist will focus on the joints, muscles, and spine. Osteopathic manual therapy means that both assessment of the somatic dysfunction and treatment are carried out with the hands.

Osteopathic manual therapy is effective in optimizing the function of every body system, from muscles to the circulatory, nervous, lymphatic, respiratory and immune systems. It is regarded as one of the most effective drug-free therapies for headaches, back pain and conditions of the musculoskeletal system.

Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy (MCO) program outcome

MCO students graduate to become effective manual therapists able to practice manual osteopathy within their current health or wellness practice anywhere in the world.

• The human body is one dynamic unit • The body possesses innate self-healing capacity • Structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) are interrelated at all levels • Unimpeded flow of body fluids (lymph and blood) is essential to good

Dear Applicant,

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Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy

An eight-course curriculum delivers comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal pathologies and biomechanics. The osteopathic courses delve into the origins of osteopathic philosophy and principles as well as explain osteopathic approach to health and disease. The theory and practical application behind the most effective osteopathic techniques are taught through interactive lectures and instructional videos. Curriculum courses:

The submission of osteopathic research is an essential component of the MCO study. The thesis paper should be written in the form of a persuasive essay. Students will answer or explore a challenging question relevant to their chosen specialization.

Sample thesis topics include:

First Module - Online

1. Applied Anatomy and Physiology (AAP) 2. Philosophy and History of Osteopathy (PHO) 3. Osteopathic Models of Health and Disease (OHD) 4. Pathology (PAT) 5. Biomechanics (BIM) 6. Osteopathic Modalities and Treatment (OMT) 7. Spinal Health (SH)

Second Module - Osteopathic Research (Thesis)

• Manual osteopathy is an effective treatment for chronic neck pain associated with whiplash injury.

• Pilates/Yoga exercise program positively amplify the therapeutic effect of

osteopathic treatment of SI joint dysfunction.

• Joint mobilization treatment techniques in combination with moderate weight-training exercises significantly improve joint mobility and strength in patients

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LCO programs and courses are accredited by Ontario Osteopathic and Alternative Medicine Association, by the Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada, and Ministry of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. LCO operates in full compliance and according to the requirements of Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Who is this program for?

The Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy study is geared towards health care professionals keen on acquiring a new skill set in the field of manual osteopathy. The following applicants are eligible for admission into the MCO program and may proceed directly to online enrolment at www.lcocanada.com/masters

Continuing Education

The term CEU means continuing education unit. We use the term CE when

talking about Continuing Education as it is associated with the number of contact

hours a student needs to complete their coursework. Our course contact hour is

based on 60 minutes of an activity related to the study. Consequently 1 CEU is

equal to 10 CE hours

Program Accreditation

• Licensed health practitioners (i.e. physiotherapists, chiropractors, registered

nurses, massage therapists, naturopaths, registered acupuncturists among

others)

• Certified fitness and wellness professionals (i.e. Yoga and Pilates

instructors, personal trainers, athletic therapists, body work practitioners

among others)

Course Title Course Code CEUs CEs/Contact

Hours

Anatomy & Physiology AAPMCO 8 80

Pathology PATMCO 8 80

Philosophy & History of Osteopathy

PHOMCO 2 20

Osteopathic Models of

Health & Disease OHDMCO 2.5 25

Biomechanics BIMMCO 4 40

Osteopathic Modalities

& Treatment OMTMCO 7.5 75

Spinal Health SHMCO 6 60

Medical Imaging MIMCO 4 40

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Textbooks and Learning Material Students are provided with online textbooks and other learning guides where applicable. Graduation and Designation

Note: MCO certification does not provide a license to practice medicine.

The final grade for each course is determined by the average of quizzes, tests, exams and any criteria indicated in the grading section of the particular course syllabus. The passing grade is set at 75%

Honors (90 -100%) Superior grasp of material, excellent performance Proficiency (76-89%) Good level of proficiency, good performance Pass (65 - 75%) Satisfactory level of proficiency and achievement

Program fees

Tuition cost: USD $1499.00

• All tuition costs are tax deductible: to request your tax receipt please mail [email protected]

• Students may request a tuition invoice issued to their business name or to the name of the institution paying for education

• Payment plans are available for students requiring financial assistance

A student may have already completed studies at another educational institution that would allow for course credits towards the MCO curriculum. Please submit your request for credit evaluation to [email protected]

Successful graduates gain the professional designation Master’s Certificate in Osteopathy (MCO) and may practice osteopathic manual therapy within the scope of their current practice anywhere in the world.

Grading system

Credits for previous learning

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The eight curriculum courses comprising Module I are accessible entirely online

and guided by a course instructor available to students for questions and

support. Courses are delivered through downloadable presentations, video

lectures (where applicable) and video tutorials, infographics, related readings and

audio lectures. Each student’s progress is evaluated through interactive online

quizzes and final examinations.

Individual courses may take between 40-80 hours to complete depending on the

particular course content, students’ time availability and dedication. There is no

deadline to finish the courses; students progress through their studies at their

own pace. Access to LCO’s online learning platform does not expire.

Syllabus and Course Overview

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Course Overview:

This course examines the philosophy and history of osteopathy as an introduction to Osteopathic Principles. By exploring the paradigm that structure and function impact each other, this study ties anatomy and physiology together as the osteopathic approach is covered. Origins of osteopathy and its evolution in the United States, Europe and Canada are examined. The philosophy of A.T. Still’s four tenets and the holistic approach to healing is discussed.

Course material: lecture slides, related videos, handouts / readings

Learning objectives are to comprehend, identify and/or apply:

1. Philosophy and History of Osteopathy

• History of manual medicine

• Tenets of osteopathic medicine

• Osteopathic philosophy

• Osteopathy and its role in an integrative health care models of today

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Course Overview:

Applied Anatomy & Physiology provides students with the information they will build upon in any further health care studies and clinical experience. Anatomy is the study of structures associated with the human body. Physiology is the study of function of each of these structures. This course covers terminology, structure, function, and interdependence of the human body systems. Included are a study of cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. Systems of the body are reviewed with an emphasis on how they work separately and together when organ and organs systems function normally. Particular emphasis is placed on the advanced anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System, including the spine and joints.

Course material: lecture slides, recorded lectures, video tutorials, handouts / readings

Textbooks: Visualizing Anatomy and Physiology by Craig Freudenrich and Gerard Tortora, Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy by Anne Agur and Arthur Dalley

Online access to: AnatomyZone and Zygobody

2. Applied Anatomy & Physiology (AAP)

• Recognize and define a variety of terms specific to anatomy and physiology of the human body

• Analyze and describe structures and functions of human anatomy and physiol-ogy from a regional perspective for the following regions: head and neck, tho-racic, lumbar, sacral, abdominopelvic, and upper and lower extremities

• From a regional viewpoint, demonstrate competency in identifying the major skeletal muscles, their actions, origins and insertions

• Demonstrate competency in identifying the major structures and function of the nervous system and its divisions

• Compare and contrast the major bones and their processes as they relate to each region of the body

• Discuss anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems from a regional perspective.

• Recognize the major organs and components of the respiratory system and understand their functions

• Recognize the major organs and vessels of the cardiovascular system and un-derstand their functions

• Describe the basic components and functions of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic system

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Course Overview:

OHD delves deeper into the principles of osteopathy and the osteopathic approach to health and disease. It details the five structure-function models of osteopathic care; biomechanical, respiratory/circulatory, neurological, bio-psychosocial, and bio-energetic and how they relate to the musculoskeletal system. The fundamental tenets of osteopathy are examined further. Spinal motion and dysfunction is covered. An overview of techniques is provided as well as their mechanism and indication for osteopathic treatment. Safety and ethics in manual practice are discussed. Course material: lecture slides, related videos, and readings Learning objectives are to comprehend, identify and/or apply:

3. Osteopathic Models of Health and Disease (OHD)

• Osteopathic models of health

• Osteopathic models of disease – functional vs. structural

• The role of environmental, genetic and affliction factors in the disease process

• Osteopathic lesion (Somatic dysfunction)

• Osteopathic approach to spinal motion and the Fayette’s principles

• Major differences between direct, indirect and combined techniques

• The five structure-function models of osteopathic care and how they relate to

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Course Overview: This course provides students with an understanding of the disease process and how it affects the body’s functions. Medical terminology, mechanisms of disease and healing processes are taught. Changes due to growth, age, stress (mechanical and emotional), and organic dysfunction are covered as they relate to osteopathy. Pathologies of body regions are examined.

Course material: lecture slides, recorded lectures (where applicable), video tutorials, and related readings Learning objectives are to comprehend, identify and/or apply:

4. Pathology (PAT)

• Medical terminology used in describing various disease processes

• The concept of disease

• The role that inflammation plays in disease

• Musculoskeletal pathologies that may be seen in a practice and the ability to dis-cern whether or not those conditions represent a contraindication for manipula-tive manual treatment

• Malfunctions of the normal process that produces pathology

• The etiological factors that are known to be involved in producing malfunction of the normal processes

• How illnesses and their manifestations can be diagnosed

• Ability to formulate an assessment based on presenting symptoms

• Information about disease etiology and development to provide counseling to cli-

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Course Overview:

Biomechanics provides an overview of musculoskeletal anatomy, its mechanical properties as well as the structural behavior of biological tissues and biodynamics of movement. Specific course topics include structure and function relationships in tissues and organs; application of stress and strain analysis to biological tissues; analysis of forces in human function and movement; energy and power in human activity; introduction to modeling viscoelasticity of tissues.

Course material: Videos links, Video lectures, Handouts provided

Textbook: Basics of Biomechanics, Margareta Nordin


5. Biomechanics (BIM)

• Anatomical position and its importance in human motion

• Spatial and directional terms

• Segmental actions that occur in the spine and major joints

• Relationships between structure and function in tissues and the implications/importance of these relationships

• Fiber arrangement, fiber length, contraction type and fiber type

• The following terms: load, deformation, stress, strain, stiffness, Young’s modulus, strength, power, endurance, anisotropy

• Movement patterns

• Mechanical advantage from a biomechanical context

• The various factors that affect a muscle’s ability to produce force including

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OMT covers the most effective techniques used in osteopathic practice today as well as their indications and contraindications. Regional assessment is taught based on specific complaints (i.e. shoulder, knee etc.) and treatment for those conditions. The course examines osteopathic approach to patient/client care. The course has a strong emphasis on client – practitioner communication, health promotion and client education on disease prevention.

Course material: lecture slides, videos, handouts & readings


6. Osteopathic Modalities and Treatment (OMT)

• Age-appropriate case history

• Physical and clinical examination from osteopathic perspective

• Regional assessment and treatment based on regional complaint

• Diagnosis of somatic dysfunction and restriction barriers using palpation

• Osteopathic diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the musculoskeletal system

• Direct techniques such as:

Thrust

Articulatory,

Muscle energy

General osteopathic techniques; I

• Indirect techniques including

Functional techniques and counterstain;

Balancing techniques such as balanced ligamentous tension and ligamentous articulatory strain;

Combined techniques including myofascial/fascial release

Still technique

• Effective communication between client and practitioner

Course Overview

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Course Overview: MI provides an overview of the radiographic modalities most commonly used in modern rehabilitative and diagnostic medicine: X-ray, CT scan and MRI. Students learn the basics of how to read radiographic images of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Course material: lecture slides, video tutorials, and readings


7. Medical Imaging (MI)

• Basic descriptive terminology used in the various imaging techniques

• Normal anatomy and deviations caused by pathology

• General principles of interventional radiology (diagnostic and therapeutic).

• Interpretation of radiographic images

• An understanding of the relative risks related to different imaging modalities

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8. Spinal Health (SH)

• Anatomy of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine

• Basics in functional assessment

• Biomechanics of each region of the spine

• Treatment criteria of osteopathic manipulation

• Age related pathologies

• Mechanisms of injury

Course Overview:

SH is designed to improve students’ understanding of the spine as an anatomical and physical structure as well as biomechanics of movement of each spinal seg-ment: cervical, thoracic and lumbar. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to confidently apply what they’ve learned on advising their clients in a clinical setting.

Course material: lecture slides, related videos, readings provided

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