Are you interested in becoming a professional member of OSTCAN, and joining hundreds of highly-skilled OMPs across Canada? Please first review the information on the  Membership Criteria page in order to determine if you are eligible for membership. 

Once you have completed your educational requirements for OSTCAN membership, you can then register to sit for the OSTCAN Certification Exam.

This exam covers ethics, red flags, anatomy, physiology and osteopathic problem solving. This is offered once a month.

Required Documents prior to Exam Registration:

1. A scanned copy of your graduation transcripts from a regulated international osteopathic school OR a letter of completion from an OSTCAN approved Canadian Osteopathic School.
   
2. A photocopy of professional insurance; liability and malpractice; recommended minimum of 5 million.
3. A scanned copy of a negative Vulnerable Sector Screening police check (VSS)
   Click Here to apply for VSC with Sterling Backcheck for a fee of $36
   Your VSC result will automatically be sent to OSTCAN within a few hours. We will contact you via email if we require more information.
4. For Internationally trained applicants, proof of professional membership as a current member in good standing, in a regulated international professional association 

Please have these documents ready to upload in a PDF format prior to registering .

2025 Exam Dates:

January 16, 2025 - Click Here to Register

February 20, 2025 - Click Here to Register

March 20, 2025 - Click Here to Register

April 24, 2025 - Click Here to Register

May 22, 2025 - Click Here to Register

June 19, 2025 - Click Here to Register

July 17, 2025 - Click Here to Register

August 21, 2025 - Click Here to Register

September 18, 2025 - Click Here to Register

October 16, 2025 - Click Here to Register

November 13, 2025 - Click Here to Register

December 4, 2025 - Click Here to Register

Exam Fees:

• Exam Fee: $250 + HST
• Rescheduling Fee: $100
• Exam Retake Fee: $150

Once we receive this documentation, your Exam details will be sent to you 1 day before the Exam date.

For international applicants would like to join OSTCAN Membership and take the Exam, please Click Here  to submit documents for OSTCAN Education Committee to review for approval.

For all members, please note the following:

• All dues are non-refundable.
• If a member joins mid-year the fee will be prorated based on the month the member has joined. 

Renewing your OSTCAN Membership 2024

All provincial professional associations under OSTCAN (Osteopathy Canada) require members to undertake Continuing Education to maintain professional membership in good standing. To be eligible for membership renewal a minimum of 36 continuing education credits are required every 3 years. All credits submitted for renewal must be accompanied with proof of hours of attendance in the form of a transcript or receipt.

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