Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The objectives of the Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) are designed to equip its graduates with the necessary skills, responsibilities and capabilities to function in global communities as registered chiropractors.
The prime objective of this program is to produce RMIT graduates who are registrable as chiropractors in Australia.
The key to achieving this is the maintenance and enhancement of a program that meets or exceeds the applicable Accreditation Standards.The program is designed as a holistic, integrated five-year sequence, which will skill you for entry into the Chiropractic profession.
It is not possible to exit the program with a single three year degree in either Health or Applied Science.
As an RMIT chiropractor, you will be a technologically articulate generalist healthcare worker, predictive and preventive in a holistic manner who will contribute to improving and enhancing the overall health, wellbeing and quality of life of your patients.
You will be a team-player within the health care system and highly regarded as expert in the assessment and management of functional articulation disordersof the musculoskeletal system for the specific purpose of achieving optimal function.
In promoting good mechanical health as an essential component of good general health you will engage in daily health promotion enhanced by supportive measures such as exercise, nutrition and advice on healthy living.The course REHA2240 Chiropractic Clinical Practice 4 is a capstone experience in which you will integrate and apply all your prior skills and knowledge as you make the transition from student to work-ready graduate.
You will undertake supervised clinical practice in a chiropractic clinic dealing with typical and atypical clinical presentations and undertake reflective case mix analysis.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 1 | 12 | REHA2163 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biology of the Cell | 12 | BIOL2272 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences | 12 | CHEM1268 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2480 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 2 | 12 | REHA2164 | Bundoora Campus |
| Limb and Trunk Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2274 | Bundoora Campus |
| Research in Health Science | 12 | OHTH2160 | Bundoora Campus |
| Professionalism and Evidence-based Health Care | 12 | PUBH1410 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Two of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 3 | 12 | REHA2165 | Bundoora Campus |
| Head and Visceral Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2275 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2043 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy | 12 | BIOL2506 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 4 Practical | 12 | REHA2198 | Bundoora Campus |
| Neuroscience | 12 | BIOL1131 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Physiology 2: Body Systems | 12 | BIOL2044 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chiropractic 4 | 12 | REHA2242 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Three of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 5 Practical | 12 | REHA2199 | Bundoora Campus |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | ONPS2060 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Pathology | 12 | MEDS2118 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medical Examination 1 | 12 | MEDS2146 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic 6 Practical | 12 | REHA2200 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Pathology | 12 | MEDS2119 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics | 12 | ONPS2294 | Bundoora Campus |
| Medical Examination 2 | 12 | MEDS2147 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Four of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging | 12 | MEDS2144 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chiropractic Clinical Practice 1 | 12 | REHA2204 | Bundoora Campus |
| Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine | 12 | MEDS2049 | Bundoora Campus |
| Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 1 | 12 | REHA2206 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diagnostic Imaging | 12 | MEDS2143 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chiropractic 7 | 12 | REHA2207 | Bundoora Campus |
| Differential Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors 2 | 12 | REHA2208 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chiropractic Clinical Practice 2 | 12 | REHA2212 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Five of Program
Semester One - Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Clinical Practice 3 | 24 | REHA2239 | Bundoora Campus |
| Clinical Presentations across the Lifespan | 12 | MEDS2148 | Bundoora Campus |
| Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | 12 | OHTH2163 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two - Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic Clinical Practice 4 | 24 | REHA2240 | Bundoora Campus |
| Chiropractic 8 | 12 | REHA2211 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
Entry requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Applicants must hold registration as a student chiropractor with the Chiropractic Board of Australia, a current first aid certificate, and a Working with Children check. Applicants must be prepared to undergo a Police Check in year 1 and each subsequent year of the program when they are registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority (AHPRA) as students of Chiropractic.
International applicants with a first language other than English are required to demonstrate an IELTS of 7.0 when applying for registration as a chiropractor with the Chiropractic Board of Australia.
Learning outcomes
The program has been designed to enable you to achieve the following learning outcomes in particular: PLO1 Provide specialised health care within a patient-centred, evidence-based framework. PLO2 Gather clinical information to make accurate differential diagnoses, assessment and management plans and carry out effective treatment. PLO3 Practice as a competent health care professional in a safe, ethical and legally responsible manner. PLO4 Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity in the provision of specialized health care. PLO5 Communicate effectively in a range of forms (written, online, oral) and with diverse audiences (patients, community/public, agencies and health professionals). PLO6 Work independently and in teams, specifically to lead and contribute to inter-professional care partnerships. PLO7 Function as an autonomous practitioner, with sound business management skills. PLO8 Understand the historical development of the profession, its ethos, organisation and philosophical foundations.
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