Chiropody Program Advanced Diploma | The Michener Institute

Overview

Program Code

MICH CH111

Credential Earned

Advanced Diploma

Program Type

Full-Time

Program Length

3 Years, Full-Time

Program Delivery

Hybrid

Application Method

OCAS

OSAP Eligibility

Yes

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About the Profession

A chiropodist is a primary care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of dysfunctions, disorders and diseases of the foot. These conditions can include diabetes, sports and traumatic injuries, biomechanical disorders, ulcers and paediatric foot conditions. The foot is a complex structure and when a disorder or dysfunction affects the foot, it can affect a person’s general health and overall quality of life. A referral is not required to consult a chiropodist, however, they often work closely with other medical professionals as part of a health care team.

As a chiropodist, you can work as an independent practitioner in private practice or be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings, including community health centers, family health teams, long-term care facilities, hospitals, or sports teams. The practice can be specialized to treat chronic conditions, such as diabetic ulcers, or more general practice enabling the practitioner to choose a specialty that interests them.

About the Program

Michener offers Canada’s only English-taught Chiropody program.

The program integrates didactic courses, hands-on practical labs, simulated clinical training and clinical practice right from the start of the program.

Students study the anatomy of the lower extremity, dissection, clinical pharmacology, pathophysiology and biomechanics of the lower limb and gait cycle. Under the supervision of licensed chiropodists in Michener’s on-site Chiropody clinic, students have the opportunity to treat patients. This hands-on experience allows them to practice and build upon their patient-care skills and procedural techniques, including podiatric soft tissue surgery, injections, biomechanics, wound care and radiology. In addition, students complete specialized external clinical placements where they gain additional real-world practice.

Graduates from this program are eligible to write the College of Chiropodists of Ontario provincial registration exam. Success in the exam is a requirement to practice as a licensed chiropodist in Ontario.

Curriculum - Chiropody

Year	Semester	Course Title	Course Code
1	Fall	Lower Extremity Anatomy Dissection	APCH110
1	Fall	Structure and Function of the Lower Limb	APCH112
1	Fall	Dermatology	DMCH121
1	Fall	Pathophysiology I	PGCH110
1	Fall	Podiatric Medicine I	POCH111
1	Fall	Foundations of Podiatric Professional Practice	FPCH111
1	Winter	Podiatric Biomechanics I	BMCH121
1	Winter	Podiatric Clinical Practice I	CLCH121
1	Winter	Pathophysiology II	PGCH121
1	Winter	Clinical Pharmacology	PMCH121
1	Winter	Podiatric Medicine II	POCH122
2	Fall	Podiatric Biomechanics II	BMCH230
2	Fall	Podiatric Clinical Practice II	CLCH231
2	Fall	Laboratory Diagnosis and Imaging	IGCH230
2	Fall	Podiatric Anesthesia and Injections	LACH230
2	Fall	Podiatric Medicine III	POCH230
2	Winter	Podiatric Clinical Practice III	CLCH241
2	Winter	Podopediatrics	PECH240
2	Winter	Management of the High Risk Foot	POCH240
2	Winter	Podiatric Sports Medicine	SMCH240
2	Winter	Podiatric Soft Tissue Surgery	TSCH240
3	Summer	Podiatric Clinical Practice IV	CLCH350
3	Summer	Evidence Based Practice	EBCH253
3	Summer	Research Project	RMCH360
3	Fall	Podiatric Clinical Placements (Clinical Practice V)	CLCH361
4	Winter	Podiatric Clinical Externships	CLCH372
4	Winter	Legislation & Practice Management	LPCH360

A unique aspect of our program is that our students get to experience hands-on clinical exposure to patients in year one. Clinical exposure is integrated every step of the way, every semester. It’s incredibly helpful for our students to apply their learnings as they go.

Megan Brittain, Michener’s Academic Chair, Foot Care

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Key Dates for Programs Beginning Fall 2026

Applications Open: October 10, 2025
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Supporting Document Deadline: June 5, 2026
First Round of Offers Released: Mid-April 2026
Provisional Offer — Document Submission Deadline: July 15, 2026
Active Waitlist for Qualified Applicants: June – September 2026
Last Casper Test Date: April 30, 2026 (Additional Dates to be Confirmed)

Applications will be acknowledged weekly via email and will be evaluated until the deadline.

All applicants are required to complete and submit their results for the Casper assessment as a requirement for admission.

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Costs

Chiropody Program - Cost Overview

Three-Year Program	Domestic	International
Tuition	$28,189.70	$84,569.10
Student & External Fees	$4,017.61	$8,165.62
Total	$32,207.31	$92,734.72

*Footnote: Costs are estimated and may be subject to change.

Tuition

Chiropody (Full-Time Programs) - Domestic Tuition Fees

Year of Study	Semester	Tuition
Year 1	Fall*	$4,035.25
Year 1	Winter	$4,035.25
Year 2	Fall	$4,055.50
Year 2	Winter	$4,055.50
Year 2	Summer	$4,055.50
Year 3	Fall	$3,976.35
Year 3	Winter	$3,976.35

*Footnote: The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total Fall tuition fees for incoming Year 1

Student Fees

3-Yr Programs Student Fees - Domestic & International Students

Fee Items	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3 (Clinical)
Alumni	$35.01	$35.01	$35.01
Digital Media Fee	$335.09	$335.09	$180.95
Graduation	$59.90	–	–
Handbook	$11.14	$11.14	$11.14
Health / Counseling Services*	$140.04	$140.04	$140.04
Identification Card	$16.71	–	–
Locker	$10.50	$10.50	–
LRC printing	$20.00	–	–
Orientation	$95.29	–	–
Student Success Network Fee	$102.49	$102.49	$50.13
Student Council – Athletics*	$40.85	$40.85	$40.85
Student Council – Operating	$38.99	$38.99	$38.99
Student Enrolment Fee	$50.13	$50.13	$50.13
Technology Fee*	$208.30	$208.30	$208.30
Student Fee Subtotal	$1,164.44	$972.54	$755.54

External Fees

3-Yr Programs External Fees — External FeeItems - Domestic Students

Fee Items	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3 (Clinical)
Mask Fitting	$68.25	–	–
Student Health & Dental Insurance	$334.95	$334.95	$334.95
Student Bursary Levy	$17.33	$17.33	$17.33
External Fee Subtotal	$420.53	$352.28	$352.28

Textbooks

Find the list of Required and Recommended Textbooks through Michener’s Learning Resource Collaboratory (LRC).

Required and Recommended Textbooks

Tuition

Chiropody (Full-Time Programs) - International Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Year of Study	Semester	Tuition
Year 1	Fall*	$12,105.75
Year 1	Winter	$12,105.75
Year 2	Fall	$12,166.50
Year 2	Winter	$12,166.50
Year 2	Summer	$12,166.50
Year 3	Fall	$11,929.05
Year 3	Winter	$11,929.05

*Footnote: The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total Fall tuition fees for incoming Year 1.

Student Fees

3-Yr Programs Student Fees - Domestic & International Students

Fee Items	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3 (Clinical)
Alumni	$35.01	$35.01	$35.01
Digital Media Fee	$335.09	$335.09	$180.95
Graduation	$59.90	–	–
Handbook	$11.14	$11.14	$11.14
Health / Counseling Services*	$140.04	$140.04	$140.04
Identification Card	$16.71	–	–
Locker	$10.50	$10.50	–
LRC printing	$20.00	–	–
Orientation	$95.29	–	–
Student Success Network Fee	$102.49	$102.49	$50.13
Student Council – Athletics*	$40.85	$40.85	$40.85
Student Council – Operating	$38.99	$38.99	$38.99
Student Enrolment Fee	$50.13	$50.13	$50.13
Technology Fee*	$208.30	$208.30	$208.30
Student Fee Subtotal	$1,164.44	$972.54	$755.54

External Fees

3-Yr Programs External Fees — External FeeItems - International Students

Fee Items	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3 (Clinical)
International Student Health Insurance	$1,234.95	$1,234.95	$1,234.95
Mask Fitting	$68.25	–	–
International Support and Advising	$500.00	$500.00	$500.00
External Fee Subtotal	$1,803.2	$1,734.95	$1,734.95

Textbooks

Find the list of Required and Recommended Textbooks through Michener’s Learning Resource Collaboratory (LRC).

Required and Recommended Textbooks

Financial Aid Options

At Michener, there are at number of financial assistance programs available to students.

Financial Aid

OSAP

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) administers many financial aid programs, including loans, grants and scholarships. The eligibility rules for each program may change from one academic year to the next.

Students in this program are eligible to receive OSAP. Students should apply for OSAP online and email regoffice@michener.ca with any questions. Michener students may also be eligible, if qualified, for assistance under the Canada Student Loans (CSL) and/or the Ontario Student Loans (OSL) components of OSAP.

OSAP

Admission Requirements

Admissions to the Chiropody program will be determined by an assessment of academic achievement, CGPA (50%) and Casper assessment result (50%).

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements.

Academic Requirements

Offers of admission will be allocated with equal consideration among candidates applying through Options A and B.

Bachelor of Science degree in a health sciences field with a minimum CGPA* of 2.70 (B- or 70%) on the OMSAS Scale~ AND a minimum grade of 70% (B-) in each of the following university-level courses:

Human Anatomy (1 semester-length course, 0.5 credit)
Human Physiology (2 semester-length courses, 1.0 credit)

*CGPA will be calculated using entire degree. Minimum required CGPA is 70%.

Michener’s online distance-education course APCE890 – Anatomy and Physiology WILL NOT meet the Gross Human Anatomy and Gross Human Physiology prerequisites for Chiropody.

Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (from a recognized university) with a minimum CGPA* of 2.70 (B- or 70%) on the OMSAS Scale.

*CGPA will be calculated using entire degree. Minimum required CGPA is 70%.

Additional Requirements

Admission will be determined by an assessment of academic achievement, CGPA (50%) and Casper assessment result (50%)
To register for the Casper assessment, please use your OCAS Application Number (the 9-digit number found on your OCAS dashboard prepended by 26XXXXXXX)
Casper assessment scores are sent directly to Michener. Please ensure you put Michener on your Casper distribution list. Please contact Casper directly for assistance
Only one test is required. Results from Casper assessment will be used to assess your application for all applicable programs

Casper

Supporting Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents by February 15, 2026.

Academic Requirements

Postsecondary transcripts (WES and/or ICAS evaluations if applicable)
Additional proof of prerequisite completion if completed outside postsecondary transcripts

Where to Submit Documents

All transcripts must be sent directly from the institution or evaluation service* to be considered official. You can request secondary and post-secondary (university/college) transcripts to be sent electronically by visiting the Request Ontario College/University transcripts section of ontariocolleges.ca.

Physical transcripts may be sent to:

Ontario Colleges Application Service
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, ON, N1G 5J3

Supporting documents (aside from transcripts) such as resumes, applicant experience checklists, licenses, and reference letters must be submitted to ask-us@ontariocolleges.ca. All documents submitted become the property of Ontario Colleges and Michener and will not be returned.

*Any transcripts submitted directly by the applicant will not be considered.

International and Internationally Educated Student Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, international and internationally educated students are required to have education credentials assessed and meet requirements for English language proficiency.

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Post-Admission Requirements

Once students have accepted their offer of admission, they will need to meet the following post-admission requirements by the deadline indicated in the offer letter.

All accepted applicants are required to complete a vulnerable sector check (VSC).

Vulnerable Sector Check Information

In addition, all accepted applicants are required to disclose if they have been charged with (where charges are still outstanding or unresolved) or convicted of an offense under any other Federal statute or international law (other offenses) and to disclose if they have been charged (where charges are still outstanding and unresolved) or have been disciplined by any professional body or association.

Accepted applicants will agree to complete annual mandatory training requirements including Cybersecurity Training and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training program during the first week of classes.

Accepted applicants will agree to participate in learning activities that will include practicing real and/or simulated learning activities, which at times may involve fellow classmates, volunteers and/or other individuals under the supervision of qualified program faculty. Accepted applicants will also agree to act as a simulated patient for other students. These activities may also be evaluated to determine competence acquisition and may be recorded (audio/video).

Accepted applicants will attest that they have read and understand relevant policies with particular attention to Michener’s policies in the following areas:

Clinical Placement
- At the point of accepting an offer of admission, students agree to attend any placement site that is assigned to them knowing that sites may be located anywhere in Ontario (or potentially outside of Ontario within Canada).
Community Right and Responsibilities
- Michener is committed to the establishment of an atmosphere of respect and civility and appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of all those associated with Michener
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
- All Michener students are required to be in compliance with the Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with proof of full vaccination

Standard First Aid and/or CPR-BLS certification may be required. Please consult the following table for details.

There are many providers of these courses including Michener through our Continuing Education Department.

When you have completed your course(s), please upload a copy of your certificate.

Standard First Aid and CPR-BLS Requirements - Chiropody

Requirement	Status	Additional Info
Standard First Aid	Entry requirement	Due by July 31
CPR-BLS	Entry requirement (must be re-certified annually)	Due by July 31

For information on minimum technology and health requirements, including computer systems, mask fitting or vulnerable sector checks, please visit the Technology & Health Requirements page.

Technology & Health Requirements

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Length: 30 weeks
Start: September
End: April

You will be assigned to clinical placement site(s) through Michener’s Office for Clinical Education. This process begins with an information session in the second year winter semester of your program.

During the first two years of the Chiropody program, you will have opportunities to gain hands-on clinical experience with patients in Michener’s Chiropody Clinic on campus. In the third year of the program, you will be placed in several clinical sites, including teaching and community hospitals, community health centres or private clinics located in Ontario. During this time, you will work under the close supervision of Chiropodists to integrate didactic knowledge and skills into practice. Clinical placements also provide you the opportunity to network with potential employers.

You clinical placements are based on the required clinical competencies and the range of services at the clinical sites. Clinical sites are subject to change therefore, specific geographic regions may not be available at the time of your placement and should be prepared to go to any of the clinical placement sites you are matched with. You will be placed at sites that will be matched to meet the competency requirements for you to graduate based on the clinical sites available at the time of your placement.

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