New Zealand College of Chiropractic

To develop knowledge of professional behaviour, interactions, and demeanour; diagnosis; clinical history taking; regional examinations; orthopaedic testing (spine, upper and lower limbs); physical examinations (spine, upper and lower limbs); chiropractic analysis including instrumentation and adjustment of vertebral subluxations. Opportunities will also be offered for students to utilise outcomes assessment procedures which can be applied to a clinical chiropractic setting.

As primary health care practitioners, chiropractors are expected to have an understanding of the psychology of human behaviour, and to incorporate factors of mental health to overall care. In addition, it is important to recognise psychological conditions and then refer as appropriate. This course serves to develop a basic understanding of psychology.

To introduce fundamental principles of the physics of conventional radiologic imaging techniques, digital radiography, and advanced imaging modalities.