MSc Chiropractic (Small Animals)
The Small Animal Chiropractic Course is unique in Europe, in that it is the only University validated masters-level course that trains students in Small Animal Chiropractic, and particularly the renowned McTimoney method. The course is designed for students who are already qualified chiropractors.
The course is run at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic. A wide range of academic subjects are studied as well as an introduction to the philosophy and practice of animal techniques. Practical skills are taught under the supervision of a qualified chiropractor and are conducted at various sites throughout the country.
The Course
The course is taught over two academic years (each of six-month duration), and leads to the award of an MSc Chiropractic (Small Animals) from the University of Wales.
This course provides a route to Membership and Fellowship of the College of Chiropractors and the Specialist Animal Faculty.
Course Aims
The overall aim of the course is to offer sound teaching in the theory and practice of chiropractic for small animals, with particular emphasis on the McTimoney technique. It aims to produce safe, competent and reflective practitioners as well as encouraging opportunities for research and further postgraduate studies. The course aims are:
- To provide solid teaching in the theory and practice of chiropractic for small animals
- To give opportunities for personal and professional development
- To contribute to the research base of this specialisation and to encourage research amongst practitioners
- To promote animal chiropractic as a safe and practical method of treating animals
- To provide safe, competent and reflective practitioners
- To encourage the establishment of the cohesive professional view formalised in a new professional body for chiropractors who treat animals
- To set levels of competency and to place the work of practitioners in an ethical and philosophic context.
Objectives of the Course
By the end of the course successful students will have acquired the experience, knowledge and confidence to:
- Give a safe and competent small animal treatment.
- Understand their role within the animal health/welfare field, together with their relationships to other colleagues and owners/carers.
- Be able to communicate with other professionals involved in the animal health and welfare field.
- Interpret research findings and their implications for animal treatment.
- Understand the major legal, ethical and social implications of animal care.
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