Dear Applicant,
We invite you to review this section where we addressed commonly asked questions about online learning at London College of Animal Osteopathy. With any additional questions, please contact us at info@aosteocollege.com.
Self-paced courses and programs, with no deadlines for their completion, are available on LCAO's eLearning platform www.studyanimalosteopathyonline.com powered by Moodle software. The online learning material includes recorded lectures, video tutorials, downloadable presentations, digital textbooks, and additional readings. You may communicate with your instructor and fellow students through email, phone and a students forum. Please refer to course syllabus for details about how your study is taught.
No. LCAO has an open-admission policy for the individual courses. Having passed the final course exam, students may download their digital Certificate of Completion. Individual courses may be transferred as credits towards further studies in LCAO's diploma programs.
Complete the simple payment process on the relevant course page. This provides us with all the information we need to process enrolment (i.e. name, address, contact details). There are no lengthy or complicated registration forms to fill in. Within 2-4 hours you will receive a welcome letter with your login credentials and may access your studies at www.studyanimalosteopathyonline.com.
Once your payment is processed, you will receive a Welcome Letter (via email) from a course instructor with your login credentials to www.studyanimalostepathyonline.com and may begin your studies. If you do not see this email, please check your junk or spam folders.
The online learning material includes a variety of interactive activities: lecture recordings, downloadable presentations of the lessons, tutorial videos, as well as communication with a course instructor and student forum. All courses require completion of an open-book quiz at the end of each lesson to help you with the retention of the learning materials. Once students successfully complete all course quizzes, they can take their final course exam.
The criteria for grading is established by the faculty and outlined in the course syllabus. The average passing score is 75% for online quizzes and final exams. Written assignments are graded on a pass with an honours/pass/fail basis.
No. You may access your studies 24/7 from anywhere in the world. All learning happens online, so that you may complete the coursework on your own time and at your own pace.
Course instructors are available for students' questions and support. Questions about assignments or any part of the course should be directed to your course instructor by email, or through the LCAO learning platform, Moodle. Due to the number of students we have, it would be impossible for individual tutors to answer course enquiries by phone. Therefore, we politely ask that all enquiries and questions are emailed.
There are no hidden fees. Your tuition fee covers all course materials, instructor support and final exams. Upon completion of the course, you can print out Course Completion Certificate. If you request your diploma or certificate to be posted to you by mail, there is a charge for the postage and a service fee (USD $25.00).
Yes. Students retain lifetime access to all their coursework available at LCAO’s eLearning platform. You will be able to refer to your learning materials and all future course updates.
LCAO's eLearning platform is designed to work at an optimal level on an internet-connected desktop, notebook or tablet. The system runs on Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
A broad-band internet connection is recommended to access the rich media in LCAO programs and courses. To engage with the content and watch the course videos, the bandwidth should be at least 750 Kbps download speed. Videos can be viewed in ‘HD’, or ‘high quality’ with a minimum recommended bandwidth of 2 Mbps download speed.
We recommend that students use Chrome or Firefox. Your browser performance will affect your experience on the platform. To avoid browser issues and to ensure the best learning experience we suggest that you update your browser to the latest version.
Smart phones are supported by Moodle learning software but may not deliver the best user experience due to the large number of instructional videos best viewed on a larger screen. We recommend using tablets, laptops or desktop for optimal engagement with the learning material.
LCAO programs and courses are intended for a large audience:
1) members of the DVM/MVD community and osteopaths interested in expanding their practice to include animal osteopathy;
2) Physiotherapists , chiropractors, massage therapists keen on working with equine and canine patients;
3) animal care professionals such as trainers, vet techs, breeders, trainers, farriers. For further inquiries email us at admissions@aosteocollege.com
Stand-alone course have an open admission policy and count as 4 to 6 CPDs/course, making them a perfect continuing education option for those seeking professional skill-development training.
We invite you to download the program prospectus available on the relevant program page. There, you will find detailed information on admissions requirements, program structure and the curriculum, as well as tuition fees and available payment options.
No. LCAO has an open-admission policy for all stand-alone courses. Upon successful completion of the course, students can download their Certificate of Completion. An academic transcript is available upon request (USD $25.00 fee).
Upon completing enrolment, you may request a refund up to 24 hours after the start of your program. Please note, this is 24 hours after your course material becomes available, not after you log in. We encourage you to log in to your course/program as soon as you get your access credentials to confirm the study will be a good fit for your learning needs. To request a refund, email info@aosteocollege.com
By electing to enrol in a stand-alone course, you will earn a Certificate of Completion and course credits transferable to further studies. Often, students choose to complete their diploma study by completing the preclinical curriculum one course at a time.
Yes, successful graduates receive the international qualification of Animal Osteopath (PGDip AO) and may offer osteopathic treatment to both horses and dogs. If you complete the International Diploma in Equine or Canine Osteopathy streams, your qualification will indicate your specialization: Equine Osteopath or Canine Osteopath.
LCAO has a strong international reputation and is affiliated with Osteopathy Australia (OA), International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA), International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork / Association of Canine Water Therapy (IAAMB/ACWT), Equine Therapy Association of Australia (ETAA) and the Osteopathic Centre for Animals UK (OCA). All LCAO programs are endorsed by Animal Osteopathy Worldwide (AOW), a global professional association of animal osteopaths.
Your course or program cost represents the total tuition for your LCAO online study. There are no additional fees charged.
We offer secure payment options through PayPal, Stripe or Bank Transfer. The tuition invoice can also be paid by credit or debit card (no PayPal or Stripe account is necessary). Interac e-transfer is available in Canada.
Yes. We offer an interest-free payment plan to qualified students by which tuition fees are payable over 3 instalments scheduled 5 weeks apart. For more information, email info@aosteocollege.com .
Yes. Please mention this in your application form. Your business will receive a tuition invoice which may be deducted on the company's tax return.
Yes. For Canadian students a T2202 tax form are issued in March of each year. For international students tax forms are available upon request.
Students who excel in online courses are generally organized, motivated, independent, and have good time-management skills.
Thank You!
We look forward to welcoming you to LCAO's global community of students and faculty.
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