Education & Training
Introduction
The AECC chiropractic programme leads to the award of Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) which is an internationally recognised qualification accredited by the both the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and Council of Chiropractic Education-Europe (ECC-E) allowing our graduates to work in many countries around the World. A further one year's supervised clinical practice under the auspices of their home country's chiropractic association may also be required.
Please read more about our full range of courses in this section, these fall underneath the following categories:
Undergraduate Programme Structure and Content
The core aim of the Chiropractic Degree Course is to produce safe and competent primary care chiropractors. This involves having a sound knowledge and understanding of human structure and function in both health and disease. It also involves students applying high levels of diagnostic and therapeutic skills together with the development of attitudes necessary for critical, reflective practice and life-long learning. The structure of the programme ensures that skills are built upon and applied in increasingly more complex and realistic situations. Equal emphasis is placed on the theoretical underpinning of these skills, drawing on knowledge and understanding from anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics and other informing disciplines.
In the early years, learning activities are highly structured but, as the programme progresses, reliance on formal teaching diminishes. During years 2 and 3, students are required to undertake an in-depth research project. This project is required to be completed at honours level, demonstrating a self-directed approach to data collection and the critical evaluation of concepts and arguments.
In the final year, students treat and manage patients in an outpatient clinic setting under the guidance and supervision of experienced chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. This extended clinical "classroom" provides the ideal environment in which to foster a critical and analytical approach to problem solving and the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical clinical competencies.
Course Delivery
Delivery of the programme is undertaken through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, science laboratories and clinical practical laboratories. The curriculum is designed so that, in the early years, there is more emphasis on whole class teaching and structured learning for students. The emphasis shifts to more interactive delivery modes in the later years.
Course Assessment
Assessment is considered an integral part of the learning process and, as a result, knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills are assessed on a continual basis throughout the programme by a mix of termly assessments and end-of-year integrated examinations. Wide ranges of assessment methods are employed to encourage students to adopt deep learning approaches. Assessment is used to ascertain levels of learning achieved by students so as to allow progression, monitor progress, provide feedback and assist each student to meet the standard required.
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Accreditation
Degrees earned at AECC are validated by Bournemouth University. The MChiro is also accredited by two Professional regulatory bodies, the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the Council on Chiropractic Education-Europe (CCE-E).