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Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Central Queensland University
Bruce Highway NORTH ROCKHAMPTON Queensland 4701
Overview
Enroll in the Master of Clinical Chiropractic to acquire the expertise and clinical proficiency necessary to fulfill the standards set by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA), enabling you to seek chiropractic registration across all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand.
Structured as an extended (six-term) program, the Master of Clinical Chiropractic focuses on immersive clinical experiences primarily conducted in approved chiropractic clinics within the community. These practical experiences are complemented by flexible learning options for theoretical content delivery.
Central to chiropractic training is the ability to methodically diagnose patients, devise treatment plans, and evaluate the efficacy of interventions. Graduates of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic program will develop the requisite knowledge, skills, values, and ethical behaviors essential for providing patient-centered care as primary care chiropractic practitioners.
The curriculum underscores the importance of evidence-based practice, which integrates the best available scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and consideration of patient values and circumstances.
As a primary healthcare provider, you will:
- Acquire advanced practical skills integrating assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across clinical sciences.
- Receive instruction in the rehabilitation and prevention of spinal and extremity pain and disability.
- Learn the essentials of managing a private practice and operating x-ray equipment.
- Engage in supervised patient care through practice-integrated learning, involving both university teaching clinics and industry work placements.
- Deliver chiropractic care with a focus on safety, competence, and ethical practice.
- Develop the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information through the creation and implementation of a research project, effectively articulating the findings and outcomes.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration104 Weeks
- Intake04 March 2024
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
Brisbane C.Q.U. Campus
Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
160 Ann St, BRISBANE, 4000 Mackay Ooralea Campus
Queensland ( Inc. Brisbane )
90 Sydney St, Mackay, 4740
Course Structure
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Completion of 18 core units is mandatory.
UNIT DETAILS:
To explore the units available in this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.
CREDIT TRANSFER:
Candidates who have completed relevant studies may be eligible for credit transfer.
Career Outcomes
Achieving the Master of Clinical Chiropractic equips you for various career paths including private practice, sports medicine, occupational health and safety, and rehabilitation. The program offers chances for international placements, involvement in regional and rural healthcare, and participation in indigenous healthcare initiatives.
Academic
Completion of an undergraduate chiropractic program equivalent to three years or six terms, accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA). Although the CQUniversity
Entry Requirement
- An Academic IELTS taken within the past two years (from the term you are applying to commence) with a minimum score of 7.0 in each section and overall; or
- A secondary or university qualification obtained within the last five years (from the term you are applying to enter) with a satisfactory level of attainment, spanning at least two years of study in Australia.
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