***Earlybird discount spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SPRING 2025
- ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
From March 1, 2025, Archived point anatomy and point location videos will be available to be watched before practical sessions.
Friday, March 28, 2025, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:00 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: March 28, 29, and 30: In-Person Practical Sessions in Hamilton from Friday 5:00 PM-9:15 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, April 25, 2025, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:00 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Friday, May 9, 2025, Online practical session or in-person practical and knowledge consolidation session: 1:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2025: Online examination. Zoom practical examination in the morning and online written examination in the afternoon.
Please reserve these dates as backup dates in case we have to cancel and reschedule practical sessions to April 25-27, 2025.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Registrants are required to have a smartphone and a computer with a camera with high-speed internet in order to be accepted into the program. A program equivalent to Safe-Exam Browser will need to be successfully downloaded. A staff member will contact you to make sure your computer and phone are in compliance.
SPRING 2025
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 28, 29, and 30, 2025, 08:00-5:15 PM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 25, 26, 27, 2025, 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2024: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Fall 2024
IN-PERSON FALL PROGRAM
Saturday and Sunday, September 28, 29, 2024 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, October 26, 27, 2024 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, November 23, 24, 2024 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
From September 1, 2024, Archived point anatomy and point location videos will be available to be watched before practical sessions.
Practical session dates. These six half days are mandatory to attend at the scheduled slots. Five half-days are in person and one-half day of practical point consolidation over Zoom.
Practical dates are Friday, October 4, 2024, from 5:00-9:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Sunday, October 6, 2024,, 8:00 AM -5:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Friday, December 6, 2024, 1:00-5:15 PM Zoom
Live lectures are at the same time as the in-person program. For the online Cohort, lectures are available to watch on your own time until the day of the exam, on December 7, 2024.
Please save these slots for scheduling issues
Friday, October 25, 2024, 1:00-5:00 PM, October 26, 27, 2024, 8:00 AM -5:15 PM
Friday, December, 6, 2024 5:00-9:15 PM
The exam will be on December 7, 2024
9:00-12:00 PM Practical exam through Zoom
1:00-5:00 PM for Written online
SPRING 2024
- ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
From March 1, 2024, Archived point anatomy and point location videos will be available to be watched before practical sessions.
Friday, April 5, 2024, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:00 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: April 5, 6 and 7: In-Person Practical Sessions in Hamilton from Friday 5:00 PM-9:15 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, April 26, 2024, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:30 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Friday, May 10, 2024, Online practical session or in-person practical and knowledge consolidation session: 1:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2024: Online examination. Zoom practical examination in the morning and online written examination in the afternoon.
Please reserve these dates as backup dates in case we have to cancel and reschedule practical sessions to April 26-28, 2024.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Registrants are required to have a smartphone and a computer with a camera with high-speed internet in order to be accepted into the program. A program equivalent to Safe-Exam Browser will need to be successfully downloaded. A staff member will contact you to make sure your computer and phone are in compliance.
SPRING 2024
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 5, 6, 7, 2024, 08:00-5:15 PM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 26, 27, 28, 2024, 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, May 11, 2024: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Fall 2023
IN-PERSON FALL PROGRAM
Saturday and Sunday, September 23, 24, 2023 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, October 28, 29, 2023 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, November 25, 26, 2023 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, December 9, 2023: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
From September 15, 2023, Archived point anatomy and point location videos will be available to be watched before practical sessions.
Practical session dates. These six half days are mandatory to attend at the scheduled slots. Five half-days are in person and one-half day of practical point consolidation over Zoom.
Practical dates are Friday, September 22, 2023, from 5:00-9:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Sunday, September 24, 2023, 8:00 AM -5:15 PM In-Person in Hamilton, Ontario
Friday, December 8, 2023, 1:00-5:15 PM Zoom
Live lectures are at the same time as the in-person program. For the online Cohort, lectures are available to watch on your own time until the day of the exam, on December 9, 2023.
Please save these slots for scheduling issues
Friday, September, 22, 2023, 1:00-5:00 PM
Friday, December, 8, 2023 5:15-9:30 PM
The exam will be on December 9, 2023
9:00-12:00 PM Practical Zoom online
1:00-4:00 PM Written exam
Onsite Course Dates. Click here for Program Details.
***Earlybird discount spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SPRING 2023
- ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
From March 1, 2023, Archived point anatomy and point location videos will be available to be watched before practical sessions.
Friday, March 31, 2023, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:30 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Saturday and Sunday: April 1 and 2: In-Person Practical Sessions in Hamilton from 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday, April 28, 2023, Online lectures 8:00 AM -5:30 PM or watch videos online (Available until the day of the exam)
Friday, May 12, 2023, Online practical session or in-person practical and knowledge consolidation session: 1:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, May 13, 2023: Online examination. Written examination in the morning and Zoom practical examination in the afternoon.
Please reserve these dates as backup dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic in case we have to cancel and reschedule sessions to April 29-30, 2023.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Registrants are required to have a smartphone and a computer with a camera with high-speed internet in order to be accepted into the program. A program equivalent to Safe-Exam Browser will need to be successfully downloaded. A staff member will contact you to make sure your computer and phone are in compliance.
SPRING 2023
- IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 31, April 1, 2, 2023, 08:00-5:15 PM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 28, 29, 30, 2023, 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, May 13, 2023: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
PAST PROGRAM DATES
FALL 2022
- ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
Friday evening, September 9, 2022: IN-PERSON practical session in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: 5:00 PM-9:15 PM
Saturday, and Sunday, September 10, 11, 2022: IN-PERSON practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada:08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday mornings, September 24, 25, 2022 Online lectures 08:00-12:15
Saturday and Sunday mornings, October 29, 30, 2022 Online lectures 08:00-12:15
Saturday and Sunday mornings, November 26, 27, 2022 Online lectures 08:00-12:15
Friday evening, November 25, 2022: Online practical session or in-person practical and knowledge consolidation session
Sunday, December 11, 2022: Online examination. Written examination in the morning and Zoom practical examination in the afternoon.
Please reserve these dates as backup dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic in case we have to cancel and reschedule sessions to September 23-25, 2022.
Our university has paused the vaccine requirements policy at the moment. Please note that two doses of acceptable vaccination at least 14 days before September 9, 2022, are usually required to be accepted into the program. Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Registrants are required to have a smartphone and a computer with a camera with high-speed internet in order to be accepted into the program. A program equivalent to Safe-Exam Browser will need to be successfully downloaded. A staff member will contact you to make sure your computer and phone are in compliance.
FALL 2022
- IN PERSON PROGRAM
Saturday and Sunday, September 24, 25, 2022 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, October 29, 30, 2022 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday and Sunday, November 26, 27, 2022 08:00-5:15 PM
Saturday, December 10, 2022: Examination. Written examination in the morning and practical examination in the afternoon.
Our university has paused the vaccine requirements policy at the moment. Please note that two doses of acceptable vaccination at least 14 days before September 24, 2022, are usually required to be accepted into the program. Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
SPRING 2022
ONLINE PROGRAM (with one weekend of in-person practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario)
Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday, April 1-3, 2022: Online lectures
Friday evening, April 22, 2022: Online lectures
Saturday, and Sunday, April 23, 24, 2022: IN-PERSON practical sessions in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Friday afternoon, May 6, 2022: Online theory review
Friday evening, May 6, 2022: Online practical session review
May 7, 2022: Online examination. Written examination in the morning and Zoom practical examination in the afternoon.
Please reserve these dates as backup dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic in case we have to cancel and reschedule sessions to May 8, 27, 28, and 29.
Please note that two doses of acceptable vaccination with at least 14 days before April 23, 2022 is required to be accepted into the program. Please check the McMaster University website for the most current vaccine requirements. www.mcmaster.ca
Registrants are required to have a smart phone and a computer with camera with high speed internet in order to be accepted into the program.
FALL 2021
Fundamental Level
- September 25-26
- October 30-31
- November 27-28
The course runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three (3) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for December 11, 12 (reserved), 2021.
FALL 2020
Fundamental Level
- September 26-27
- October 24-25
- November 28-29
The course runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three (3) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for December 12, 2020.
SPRING 2020
Fundamental Level
- April 3-5
- April 24-26
The course runs Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all two (2) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for May 9, 2020.
FALL 2019
Fundamental Level
- September 28-29
- October 26-27
- November 23-24
The course runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three (3) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for December 14, 2019.
SPRING 2019
Fundamental Level
- April 5-7
- May 3-5
The course runs Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all two (2) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for May 25, 2019.
FALL 2019
Fundamental Level
- September 28-29
- October 26-27
- November 23-24
The course runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three (3) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for December 14, 2019.
The course runs Saturday 8 a.m. to 5: 40 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all three (3) weekends.
Fundamental Level Exam: scheduled for December 10, 2016.