Basic AK Certification 2019-20
​Toronto only

  • Basic AK certification requires completing 100 hours of coursework. The program is a blend of classroom and hands-on instruction along with home study.
  • Those wishing to be certified upon completion of the course can take the certification exam (a small fee payable to the International College of Applied Kinesiology may apply). A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the examination.
  • Each weekend will be comprised of 20 hours of material (combined instruction and home study) for a total of 100 hours over the five weekend sessions.
  • CE Credits for Ontario DCs and NDs may be possible (number of credit hours to be determined).
  • A basic note package will be provided.
  • It is highly recommended that all attendees purchase Dr. David Leaf’s Applied Kinesiology Flowchart Manual, a more in-depth and inclusive manual. For those wishing to read ahead, a reading list will be provided prior to each session based on Dr. Leaf’s Flowchart Manual.
  • The seminar will consist of classroom instruction with a significant workshop component.
  • Prerequisite: Doctors must be licensed to practice in a regulated healthcare profession such as DC, ND, MD. Students must have completed the second year of a professional program.

Course overview

SESSION 1: Pelvis, lumbar spine, adrenals, inflammation.
SESSION 2: Lower extremity (foot, ankle, knee acetabulum, gait), spinal fixations, colon problems, detoxification.
SESSION 3: Cervical spine, shoulder, immune system, allergies vs. sensitivities. 
SESSION 4: Cranial dysfunction, TMJ problems, glandular issues.
SESSION 5: ​Meridian therapy, lymphatic and visceral corrections, treatment protocol development, finding hidden problems.

Fees

EARLY REGISTRATION
Rates increase by $50 after September 25

​FULL COURSE: Savings of $150 – $200*
​Students: $1,045.25 ($925 + HST)
First-year doctors: $1,327.75 ($1,175 + HST)
Doctors:  $1,610.25 ($1.425 + HST)

SINGLE SESSIONS: Missed a session last year? 
Students: $242.95 ($215 + HST)
First-year doctors: $305.10 ($270 + HST)
Doctors: $367.25 ($325 + HST)
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schedule

SESSION DATES
Session 1: October 26-27, 2019
Session 2: November 23-24, 2019
Session 3: January 11-12, 2020
Session 4: February 8-9, 2020
Session 5: March 7-8, 2020​

Session Hours
Saturday 8:00–5:00
Sunday 8:30–4:30

Location

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
255 Sheppard Ave E.,
North York, ON M2K 1E2

Conveniently close to transit at the Leslie Station on the TTC Sheppard line

Useful details

* Full course discounts: For those paying for the entire course in advance, the full course discount fee is applicable when the five sessions are taken sequentially within each offering of the 100-hour course. There are no carry-overs to the next course offering. If there is a missed session, the full course discount fee will revert to individual weekend course rates and the refund will be pro-rated based on the regular single session prices relevant to the category (doctor, first-year doctor, student).  

Refunds: Single session withdrawals: Full refund minus a $50 administrative fee (no refunds after completing first day of program). Full program withdrawal: Refund is pro-rated based on the sessions remaining minus 20% administrative fee.

Courses are conditional based on sufficient enrolment. If a course is cancelled, liability is limited to a full course refund.