2024-11-02 23:36:00
Ostéopathie Québec reiterates its wish to see the profession taught at university to allow better supervision and better homogeneity in the quality of the exercise.
“Currently, the profession is not regulated at all, so osteopaths are trained in private schools and the quality of these schools really varies from one school to another,” established Karine Devantéry, president of the board of directors of Ostéopathie Québec, in an interview with LCN.
Osteopathy is a complementary profession to physiotherapy or kinesiology, and aims to restore maximum mobility to the different structures of the body through manual therapy, she explained.
“What we would like, of course, is for the training to become university level, but it is not only us who want that. This is a wish that was formulated in the opinion that was submitted by the Office des professions du Québec in 2022,” she continued.
The Office advocated the creation of a professional order for osteopaths and recommended university training including 3,100 hours, with clinical practice.
It is in this sense that UQAM decided this year to offer two second cycle microprograms for osteopaths, a good start for the president.
“It’s really a first step in [bonne] direction. […] I think that the choice to do a microprogram was a choice that was entirely appropriate, given the fact that we are entering university. So, Ostéopathie Québec sees the deployment of these microprograms in a very positive light for the future,” she explained.
The Minister of Government Administration and the Treasury Board, Sonia LeBel, spoke out last spring during the study of budgetary appropriations, mentioning that she wanted this file to be resolved by the end of his mandate, i.e. in the fall of 2026.
“We find that the issue is moving really slowly at the moment and what we would like is for the different stakeholders to sit down at the same table to propose a clear and concerted action plan for the future. , because we don’t really know what the next step is,” she continued.
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**Interview with Karine Devantéry, President of Ostéopathie Québec**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Karine. As the president of Ostéopathie Québec, can you elaborate on the current state of osteopathy training in Quebec?
**Karine Devantéry:** Thank you for having me. Currently, the profession of osteopathy in Quebec is unregulated. This means that anyone can practice, and the training they receive varies significantly depending on the private schools they attend. Some may provide excellent education, while others may not meet the necessary standards.
**Interviewer:** That sounds concerning. What are the potential implications of this lack of regulation for patients?
**Karine Devantéry:** The lack of regulation raises serious concerns about the quality of care patients receive. Without standardized training and oversight, there’s a risk that patients may not receive safe or effective treatment. Ultimately, this could erode trust in the profession as a whole.
**Interviewer:** You’ve mentioned a desire to see osteopathy taught at the university level. How would this change the landscape of the profession?
**Karine Devantéry:** Yes, we believe that university-level training would bring much-needed regulation and uniformity to osteopathy. It would ensure that all practitioners meet a certain standard of education and skills, leading to better patient outcomes and a more professional public perception.
**Interviewer:** What steps are being taken to advocate for this change?
**Karine Devantéry:** We are actively engaging with healthcare stakeholders, policymakers, and educational institutions to promote the importance of regulating our profession and establishing university programs. It’s a collaborative effort to highlight the benefits of a regulated osteopathic profession to ensure safe and effective patient care.
**Interviewer:** What’s the next milestone for Ostéopathie Québec in this advocacy process?
**Karine Devantéry:** We are organizing roundtable discussions with various healthcare professionals to foster interprofessional collaboration and gather support for our initiatives. Additionally, we’re poised to present our case to regulatory bodies, demonstrating the necessity for regulation and formal education in osteopathy.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Karine. We hope to see positive changes for osteopathy in Quebec soon.
**Karine Devantéry:** Thank you! We appreciate any support in raising awareness about this important issue.
