Preface:

This is the first edition of CSA Z16686, Osteopathic healthcare provision, which is an adoption, with Canadian deviations, of the identically titled CEN (European Committee for Standardization) Standard EN 16686 (first edition, 2015-07).

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

Scope:

This European Standard specifies the requirements and recommendations regarding the healthcare provision, facilities and equipment, education, and ethical framework for the good practice of osteopathy.