What you need to know about D.O.M.P. and D.O. and D.O.

Understanding D.O.M.P.

Definition of D.O.M.P.

It stands for Diploma in Osteopathy Manual Practice.

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How to obtain it?

Graduates of our Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax campuses:

• www.collegeosteo.com/vancouver/Our_Program/Program/
• www.collegeosteo.com/halifax/Our_Program/Program/
• www.collegeosteo.com/toronto/Our_Program/Program/
• www.collegeosteo.com/winnipeg/Our_Program/Program/

In which countries is the D.O.M.P. recognized?

All osteopathic associations in Canada accept our diploma. Recognition of the diploma abroad will depend on the regulations of each country.

Understanding the D.O.

Definition of D.O.

D.O. stands for Diplôme d'Ostéopathie. Be careful not to confuse this with Docteur en Ostéopathie. Our graduates are not doctors but manual practitioners.

How do I get my diploma?

You need to have graduated from our Montreal or Quebec City campus.

• www.collegeosteo.com/montreal/Programmes/
• www.collegeosteo.com/quebec/Programmes/

In which countries is it recognized?

All osteopathic associations in Canada accept our diploma. Recognition of your diploma abroad will depend on the regulations of each country.

Understanding the DO

Definition

DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathy.

How to obtain it?

The titles Doctor of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Physician are protected by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and are used by graduates of osteopathic medical schools in the United States. Canadian osteopathic schools are not authorized to issue these titles. The title "Manual Osteopathic Practitioner" is used by osteopathic graduates trained in the English-speaking provinces of Canada. The term "Osteopath" may be used in Quebec.

• www.collegeosteo.com/montreal/Programmes/
• www.collegeosteo.com/quebec/Programmes/

In which countries is it recognized?

This diploma is recognized in the United States.

Comparative table of differences between D.O.M.P., D.O. and D.O.

Province/Country	Our diplomas	Title
Québec	D.O. (Diploma of Osteopathy)	Osteopath
Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba	D.O.M.P. (Diploma in Osteopathy Manual Practice)	Osteopathic manual practitioner

Province/Country
Québec
Our diplomas
D.O. (Diploma of Osteopathy)
Title
Osteopath

Province/Country
Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Manitoba
Our diplomas
D.O.M.P. (Diploma in Osteopathy Manual Practice)
Title
Osteopathic manual practitioner