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Osteopath in Europe (ERPO definition):
A person who
independently
practices osteopathic
diagnosis and therapy.
The profession of an osteopath primarily involves
osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) in parietal,
visceral and cranio-sacral areas. It does not
involve work with pharmacotherapy, gynaecology or
surgery.
Osteopaths practice in primary care consulting
physicians to ensure the optimal medical care of the
patient.
Osteopaths practice alternative, parallel or
complementary to standard medical care.
The educational standard of a
professional osteopath is a bachelor degree or a
master degree following the
“Bologna Agreement”
of European Union. Two models are possible: 1)
fulltime education
with a minimum of 4
years leading to a university bachelor or master
degree. 2) Part time education equivalent to full
time education with a minimum of 5 years leading to
a university bachelor or master degree.
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