A place for your practice.

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is listed as an association criterion.
• Education from a Canadian school or an international equivalent accepted by OOAMA.
• Type 1 preferred training: 3,800–4,200 hours, including 600–1,000 supervised clinical hours.
• Type 2: medical or holistic experience alongside 1,200–4,000 completed hours.
• The registration page also lists 600–1,000 classroom/clinical hours, with 2,000 for osteopathic manual practitioners.
• Valid professional liability coverage, individually or through an employer.

These hour requirements differ within the source material. Ask OOAMA to confirm the pathway that applies to you.

The association lists citizenship or permanent residency, a certificate in the relevant modality, and photo ID. The legal name should match educational documents; provide a name-change certificate where applicable.

The source states that foreign members, those awaiting approval, and members outside Canada are not permitted to treat patients under its membership framework. Confirm your circumstances directly.

• Completed registration form, supplied by email
• Diploma or certificate
• Course and grade transcripts
• Photo ID: driver’s licence or passport
• Name-change documentation, if needed
• Applicable fee following document approval

Annual and admission fees are non-refundable, including when membership is removed for fraud or other offences determined by the Board. The $2,000 admission fee and admission criteria apply to applicants who became inactive with OOAMA while active with another association.

False information, standards violations, or conduct that misrepresents the association may lead to removal, with or without notice under the published terms. Read the complete terms before applying.