Manual Osteopath (DOST-III):

Reinforcement and testing the Osteopathic philosophy and methodology while adding valuable skills in Mobilization, Treatment Planning and Clinical Application of General Osteopathic Treatment (Manual Osteopathy).

  • Prerequisite: COMA-I & COMP-II.
  • 800 hrs supervised clinical training & practical teaching.
  • 600 hrs clinical phase and internship.
  • 200 hrs Osteopathy Thesis.

Diploma granted: Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice (1600 hours)

Please be informed for DOST III graduates who wish to pursue undertake undergo the advanced diploma They are eligible for full credit transfers from DOST III to the advanced diploma DO (Mp4).

To proceed click this link: https://newearthcollege.org/osteopathy-iv/

Please note: This diploma program requires students to attend 30 hours of clinical training and internship every week for 48 weeks and complete a research based thesis.

Course Breakdown

Part 1 – Clinical Osteopathy: Review of Osteopathic History and Philosophy; Central Line of Gravity; Primary Respiratory Mechanism; Osteopathic Tools; Myofascial Technique.

Part 2 – Osteopathic Compendium: Soft Tissue, Mobilization and Adjustive Techniques – Cervical Spine, Cervico-Thoracic Area, Thoracic Spine, Ribs, Lumbar Spine and Pelvis.

Part 3 – Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine: Overview of Evaluation and Management; Regional Examination and Treatment; Palpatory Diagnosis and Manipulative Treatment; Goals and Expectations.

Part 4 – Osteopathy Clinicals: Intern Level II & III – Patient Intake; Design and Execute Treatment Protocols; Perform Documented Supervision of Intern Levels I / II in Conjunction with Professor.

Part 5 – Osteopathy Thesis: Related research on experience gained with patients and while supervising interns.

Reading Materials

  • Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine by Robert C. Ward. Publisher: Williams & Wilkins. ISBN-13: 978-0683087925.

Disclaimer: NEW EARTH COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALING SCIENCES Academic Diploma Program is not responsible for any practice certification. Anyone with questions should directly contact the individual Registration Boards concerned.