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TUITION Increase

The tuition of all National University of Medical Sciences will increase by 10% for the February 2015 classes. The tuition for the September 2014 classes remains the same as our current tuition.

VIDEO: Osteopathic Techniques by Doctor of Osteopathy Students of NUMSS

Here is a video of the Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) students of NUMSS (National University of Medical Sciences) in Madrid, Spain practicing osteopathic techniques under supervision of manual osteopath, Dr Shahin Pourgol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDh7reEWgZk

VIDEO: National University of Medical Sciences Students Doing Cervical MET

VIDEO: Osteopathic Cervical MET by NUMSS DO students in Spain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfd3kghXbRw

VIDEO: Cervical MET by NUMSS DO Students

VIDEO: Osteopathic Cervical MET by DO students of NUMSS (National University of Medical Sciences) in Madrid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q_3P4bVZCM

VIDEO: NUMSS Students Practicing Spinal Mobilization

VIDEO: NUMSS DO Students practicing osteopathic spinal mobilization in Madrid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCK4zJNuISo

NUMSS Video: Improve Athletic Performance Seminar

National University of Medical Sciences continuing education seminar for manual osteopaths, athletes, personal trainers, massage therapists, athletic trainers, athletic therapists, physiotherapists, coaches, and others.

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) Accreditation

National University of Medical Sciences offers a World Health Organization (WHO) compliant education. NUMSS is accredited by many organizations including the ones below:

-Council on Manual Osteopathy Education (CMOE) www.internationalosteopathicassociation.org

-International Osteopathic Association (IOA) www.internationalosteopathicassociation.org

-Canadian Manual Osteopathy Examining Board (CMOEB) www.cmoeb.org

-College of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners of Ontario (COMPO) www.compontario.org

-International Osteopathy Examining Board (IOEB) www.osteopathyboard.org

-Ontario College of Osteopathic Rehabilitation Sciences (OCORS) www.ontarioosteopathyboard.org

-College of Certified Pedorthists of Ontario (CCPO) www.ccpo.ca

-International Board of Certified Athletic Therapists (IBCAT) www.athletictherapyboard.org

SEMINAR: Improve ATHLETIC Performance

Learn how to increase flexibility, enhance motion, increase power and prevent injury through sports osteopathic techniques. 

This seminar is ideal for personal trainers, athletes, coaches & health professionals who wish to use manual osteopathic techniques to improve athletic performance. Prior health education is not required to learn these techniques. 

Seminar is presented on Saturday, March 15^th, 2014 at 10AM to noon at the York University Height campus of NAO located at 121 Limestone Crescent in Toronto (Ontario, Canada). Those unable to attend the campus based seminar may enrol in the online on-demand video seminar. 

Seminar fee is 50 EURO. A receipt is issued for tax purposes.  And a certificate is issued that could be used towards fulfilling (if any) of your CEU requirements. This seminar is equal to 2 continuing education units for massage therapists, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, chiropractors and manual osteopaths. 

This is a practical seminar and the techniques are demonstrated by manual osteopath Dr Shahin Pourgol, BSc (O), DC, DOMP (www.pourgol.com) who is the president and one of the professors of the National University of Medical Sciences & the National Academy of Osteopathy. Dr Pourgol is a Bronze medal holder in Tae Kown Do (1985) as well as being one of the past team doctors of FC Porto.

Seminar is open to everyone, with or without prior health education. It is especially suitable for athletes, coaches, personal trainers, manual osteopaths, kinesiologists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, athletic therapists & massage therapists.

Seminar is presented by the National University of Medical Sciences. To register please e-mail admissions@numss.com. There is limited space available for the campus based seminar. Please register early to assure a spot.

Thank you.

Continuing Education Courses for Osteopaths & Other Health Professionals

Continuing Education Seminars for Manual Osteopaths & Other Health Practitioners

The continuing education seminars of National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) are available in-campus in Toronto (Ontario, Canada) as well as worldwide through online on-demand education. New seminars are added regularly.

These seminars are open to everyone, including manual osteopaths, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, pedorthists, naturopaths, and athletic therapists. They may also be used as Continuing Education Units (CEU) to fulfill requirements of a number of regulatory associations such as the College of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners of Ontario (COMPO), International Osteopathic Association (IOA), Ontario College of Osteopathic Rehabilitation Sciences (OCORS), International Board of Certified Athletic Therapists (IBCAT), & the College of Certified Pedorthists of Ontario.

We have kept the seminar fees at $50 per seminar to make them affordable to all health practitioners. To register and to receive information about seminar dates please email us at admissions@numss.com.

Seminar:

Sports Osteopathy: improving athletic performance through manual osteopathy

Seminar Presenter: manual osteopath; Dr. Shahin Pourgol (www.pourgol.com), president and a professor of NUMSS

Time: 2 hours of lectures & demonstration

Format: campus based at the National Academy of Osteopathy campus at York University Heights campus located at 121 Limestone Crescent in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as well as online video lectures worldwide. The in-campus Attendees get the opportunity to practice the techniques at our classroom in Toronto on each other under supervision of Dr. Pourgol and ask questions. Online attendees have the ability to watch the videos on-demand.

Fee: 50 EURO (a receipt is issued for you to use as a business expenses for tax deduction purposes)
CEU: This seminar is eligible to be used for two hours of continuing education unit (CEU)

Eligibility: open to all health professionals; including massage therapists, physical therapists, kinesiologists, athletic trainers, pedorthists, athletic therapists, physicians, chiropractors and naturopaths

Topics Covered: Dr Pourgol Demonstrates a number of osteopathic techniques that help athletes perform better. Using these techniques on athletes has been shown to increase their speed and power.

National University of Medical Sciences in Madrid, Spain (2014) - photo by Dr Pourgol

Here is a photo of the NUMSS campus in Madrid (Spain) taken by our president, Dr Shahin Pourgol.

Dr Shahin Pourgol Teaches Manual Osteopathy in Madrid, Spain

This is an example of knee osteo-articular techniques of manual osteopathy as demonstrated to the Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) students of the National University of Medical Sciences in Madrid.

Dr Pourgol Teaching Osteopathy in Madrid, Spain

Manual osteopath Dr Shahin Pourgol teaching osteopathic techniques to Doctor of Osteopathy students at the National University of Medical Sciences campus in Madrid, Spain.

NUMSS Student Joins St Michael Hospital's Missionary Work

Osteopathic manual practitioner & NAO graduate of the DOMP program and the current NUMSS student of DO program, Susan  has joined the medical team of St Michael hospital's missionary work in the Philippines. Susan is the only manual osteopath there. We are proud to have such graduates.

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMSS) Campus in Spain (Madrid)

NUMSS (National University of Medical Sciences) campus in Madrid, Spain.

Video: National University of Medical Sciences DO students in Madrid, Spain

Here is a video of the doctor of osteopathy students of the National University of Medical Sciences practicing osteopathic muscle energy techniques (MET) at the Madrid campus.

Dr Pourgol Teaching Osteopathy at National University of Medical Sciences Campus

Dr Shahin Pourgol teaching osteopathic osteo-artular lumbar techniques to the Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) students of NUMSS campus in Madrid, Spain.

National University of Medical Sciences Students in Madrid, Spain

National University of Medical Sciences Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) students practicing osteopathic
techniques in Madrid, Spain.

Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation

Professor Amir Ghafari teaching osteopathic visceral manipulation techniques to students.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT8bRX0YcxI

Osteopathic Osteo-Articular Technique

Professor Amir Kazemi demonstrating osteopathic osteoarticular technique of sacroiliac region.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkknn9yJJPo

A Letter to Dr Pourgol

This letter has been sent to Dr Shahin Pourgol by an osteopathy patient.

http://nationalacademyofosteopathy.blogspot.ca/2014/02/a-letter-from-osteopathy-patient.html

First Osteopathic Family

We are glad to announce that for the first time in our history we had a family of three register as students for the Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) program of the National University of Medical Sciences.  This family includes two physiotherapists (the parents) and a kinesiologist (the child).

This is a first for NUMSS. They will be our first osteopathic Family! 

Master of Science in Chiropractic Sports Science & Rehabilitation

The Board of Governors has approved addition of a new degree program (available only to chiropractors) to the National University of Medical Science academic curriculum.

The Master of Science in Chiropractic Sports Science & Rehabilitation - MSc (CSSR) program of NUMSS is available only to chiropractors. It is offered through an online on-demand (distance education) format. It takes one year to complete the MSc (CSSR) program and the tuition is 3,000 EURO. The next class starts September 28, 2014. 

All chiropractors are eligible to enrol. Lectures are in English. 

This is the first time a university is offering a Master of Science in Chiropractic Sports Science & Rehabilitation. Topics include lectures in diagnostic imaging, diagnosis, fitness assessment, chiropractic rehabilitation, sports nutrition and chiropractic management of sports injuries. .

To receive more information about the MSc (CSSR) program please email the university at admissions@numss.com or visit our website at www.numss.com.

NUMSS Student Testimonial

National University of Medical Sciences student (in the Doctor of Osteopathy program, class of September 2013); Dr Mariana Elisabet Lugo Rodriguez, MD had this to say about Professor Shahin Pourgol:

"...... Dr Shahin Pourgol, great teacher, great person......"

Bachelor of Science in Massage Therapy Offered by National University of Medical Sciences

We are excited to announce that the Board of Governors approved addition of a new degree program to the National University of Medical Science (NUMSS) curriculum.

The new Bachelor of Science in Massage Therapy - BSc (MT) program of NUMSS is available only to massage therapists. It is offered through an online on-demand (distance education) format (optional practical technique classes are available in certain locations). It takes one year to complete the BSc (MT) and the tuition is 3,000 EURO. The next class starts September 28, 2014. 

All massage therapists are eligible to enrol from anywhere in the world including USA, Canada, Australia, & the United Kingdom. Lectures are in English only. 

This is the first time that a university is offering a bachelor of science in massage therapy. This program introduces the massage therapists to the art and science of medical diagnosis, orthopaedics and neurological testing, radiology and diagnostic imaging, sports medicine,  clinical nutrition, physiotherapy modalities and advanced manual therapy techniques.

To receive more information about the BSc (MT) program please email the university at admissions@numss.com or visit our website at www.numss.com. 

VIDEO: Online Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

We are now offering an online on-demand DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) program available as a post professional degree to physiotherapists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9zeUBK0IN8

Is membership in CATA mandatory to practice as an Athletic Therapist in Canada?

Is membership in CATA (Canadian Athletic Therapy Association) mandatory to practice as an Athletic Therapist in Canada?

No. Athletic Therapy is not a regulated health profession in Canada or anywhere else in the world (Athletic Training, a separate but similar profession in USA is regulated there). As such membership in CATA is not required to practice as an AT in Canada.

Those who wish to become a Certified Athletic Therapist (CAT) can either join CATA or IBCAT.

International Board of Certified Athletic Therapists is a non-Canadian organization that certifies athletic therapists that pass its board exams.

CATA has obtained the trademark of "CAT" in Canada only. As IBCAT is a non Canadian organization it is permitted to issue the "CAT" designation, as Canadian trademarked designations do not apply to it.

IBCAT is in the process of obtaining trademark rights to "CAT" in Europe.

All Canadian graduates of the Master of Science in Athletic Therapy program of NUMSS are permitted to become Certified Athletic Therapists (CAT) through IBCAT and to practice in all Canadian provinces.

Do you have to be a Certified Athletic Therapist to work in Canada?

No. Athletic Therapy is not a regulated profession in any of the Canadian provinces including Ontario. NUMSS graduates can work as athletic therapists in all peovinces of Canada.

Most athletic therapists in Canada are not members of any organization as they are eligible to work as athletic therapists without becoming a CAT (Certified Athletic Therapist). However those who wish to become a CAT can join the IBACT (International Board of Certified Athletic Therapists).

Contact IBCAT at www.athletictherapyboard.org for more information.

Is the Profession of Athletic Therapy Regulated?

No. Athletic therapy is not regulated in any countries. As such the graduates of Master of Science in Athletic Therapy of National University of Medical Sciences can work in all countries by calling themselves "Athletic Therapist".

However in USA the profession of Athletic Training is regulated and only those registered with the regulatory organizations can call themselves athletic trainer. NUMSS graduates are permitted to work in USA as Athletic Therapists.

NUMSS MSc (AT) is accredited by the International Board of Certified Athletic Therapists
 (www.athletictherapyboard.org).

COMPO Releases List of Accredited Schools of Osteopathy

The list of accredited schools of osteopathy has been published by the College of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners of Ontario. COMPO only accredits those osteopathic schools that offer World Health Organization (WHO) compliant osteopathic education. NUMSS Doctor of Osteopathy & the Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy programs are WHO compliant.

http://compontario.blogspot.ca/2014/02/list-of-accredited-osteopathic-schools.html