MC284 - Master of Clinical Osteopathy

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Plan: MC284 - Master of Clinical Osteopathy
Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes recorded lectures, lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of scheduled face-to-face and online classes, and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities.

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program since the assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) or practical exams, laboratory projects, practical assignments, reflective journals, and end of semester examinations.

Inherent requirements

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the MC284 Master of Clinical Osteopathy inherent requirements.

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

  • understand more about the program
  • determine if you may need support during your studies
  • make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service.

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit.

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional clinical practice. As a student enrolled in this program you will:

  • Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
  • Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities
  • Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations.

In this program you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional clinical practice in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

The work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses for this program are:

  • REHA2248 Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1
  • REHA2254 Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2
  • REHA2233 Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3
  • REHA2234 Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4

In these WIL courses, you will engage with courses that include on campus WIL activities in RMIT Health Sciences clinic and industry placements where you will complete your learning and assessment in real workplace environments. These environments are designed to simulate real workplaces in their function, equipment and mode of operation so that you can experience a variety of scenarios and inter-related activities similar to real work experience in the industry or profession to which your program leads.

International Students will need to check their Visa requirements and any work regulations/limitations before they can commence any WIL Activity. Further information can be found under the Visa Requirements for International Students section.

Immunisation and Professional Compliance Requirement

There are a number of pre-WIL passport compliance requirements prior to any Work Integrated Learning. Current pre-WIL passport compliance requirements at the time of printing are:

  • National Police Check: Students must present evidence of a successful National Police Records Check;
  • Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years): Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check;
  • First Aid and CPR: Students will be required to undertake First Aid and CPR training;
  • Hand Hygiene Certificate: Students will be required to undertake Hand Hygiene prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program;
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check*: You may be required to undertake an NDIS Worker Screening Check;
  • COVID-19 Vaccination*: You may be required to undertake COVID-19 Vaccination as part of this program.

*NDIS Worker Screening Checks and COVID-19 Vaccination requirements may change due to government regulations and as such updated details will be provided to students at the time of enrolment into the MC284 Master of Clinical Osteopathy program.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

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Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Foundations in Public Health 12 MEDS2145 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 12 REHA2248 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Skills 1 12 REHA2249 Bundoora Campus
Pain Science and Management 12 REHA2250 Bundoora Campus
Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine 12 MEDS2155 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Skills 2 12 REHA2252 Bundoora Campus
Occupational Rehabilitation and Adjunctive Therapies 12 REHA2253 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 12 REHA2254 Bundoora Campus
 
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Course Code

Campus
Advanced Therapeutic Exercise 12 REHA2251 Bundoora Campus
Business and Entrepreneurship in Health 12 REHA2277 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Skills 3 12 REHA2256 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 12 REHA2288 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4 12 REHA2234 Bundoora Campus
Osteopathic Professional Practice Portfolio 12 REHA2264 Bundoora Campus
Research Project A 12 OHTH4261 Bundoora Campus
Research Project B 12 OHTH4259 Bundoora Campus
 

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Program transition plan

Transition Plan Semester 1, 2025

A minor amendment has been made to your program as detailed below. If you have completed the removed course, credit will still count towards your completion.

  1. MEDS2155 Differential Diagnosis in Western Medicine has been added to Year 1
  2. REHA2251 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise has moved from Year 1 to Year 2
  3. MEDS2206 Health and Disease Across the Lifespan and REHA2255 Healthcare Communication in a Digital World have been removed from Year 2
  4. REHA2277 Business and Entrepreneurship in Health has been added to Year 2
  5. The following courses have had a course title change:

Course Code 

Old Course Title 

New Course Title 

REHA2248 

Introduction to Osteopathic Clinical Practice 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 

 REHA2250 

Osteopathic Theory and Practice 1 

Pain Science and Management 

MEDS2145 

Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging 

Foundations in Public Health 

REHA2254 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 1 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 

REHA2252 

Osteopathic Theory and Practice 2 

Osteopathic Clinical Skills 2 

OHTH2233 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 2 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 

REHA2256 

Osteopathic Theory and Practice 3 

Osteopathic Clinical Skills 3 

REHA2234 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 3 

Osteopathic Clinical Practice 4 

 

 

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