Creating Clinical Competence
Level Two – Compulsory Modules
Level Two compulsory modules comprise seven modules that complete the fundamental toolkit for an animal functional practitioner. Ensuring that graduates can assess and treat a wide range of maladies, safely and competently. In these modules, students will learn how to integrate osteopathic concepts, advanced limb, and spinal assessment. General health screening, pathophysiology, functional neurology and advanced limb/spine and neurological testing. In addition, students will be taught Balanced Ligamentous Tension for the animal patient, veterinary intervention, and advanced clinical reasoning.
Level Two Compulsory Modules:
Please note: Students will study that which is relevant to their pathway of study i.e., canine or equine.
Module 1:
Osteopathic Concepts & Philosophies (Part II) – Canine
Osteopathic Concepts & Philosophies (Part II) – Equine
Module 2:
Module 3:
Module 4:
General Health Screening (GHS) & Functional Neurology – Canine
General Health Screening (GHS) & Functional Neurology – Equine
Module 5:
Balanced Ligamentous (and Tissue) Tension for the Canine Patient
Balanced Ligamentous (and Tissue) Tension for the Equine Patient
Module 6:
Veterinary Approach to Canine Conditions with Osteopathic Considerations & Integration
Veterinary Approach to Equine Conditions with Osteopathic Considerations & Integration
Module 7:
Clinical Competence & Professional Practice – Canine
Clinical Competence & Professional Practice – Equine
Level Two courses are intended for those with prior experience in the relevant animal pathway i.e., canine or equine. They are also open to existing animal osteopaths and other animal professionals who can demonstrate Level I competences and/or fulfil all entry criteria. As stated, conversion courses are available for those with prior learning, and the modules may also be taken in isolation, but students will only be awarded a Certificate of Completion until the entire pathway is complete. Please note, prerequisites still apply to those who wish to attend level two modules in isolation.
Level Two – Advanced Modules
The Advanced Diploma is an extension of the Level Two Diploma pathway (compulsory modules), for those who want the full and unabridged osteopathic toolkit. These modules extend the student’s veterinary and osteopathic knowledge and enhance their ability to test and assess the patients before them. They will include a range of direct and indirect techniques, such as adjustments/mobilisations, visceral and biodynamic/biomechanical cranial. All of which will include detailed analysis of the animal’s body systems and exposure to related pathophysiology. Topics taught at this level, are best suited to the advanced practitioner, and those with a solid degree of experience will enjoy the journey. Graduates are expected to go on to treat a diverse and varied array of clinical patients.