Download foundation / access course - McTimoney College of Chiropractic

FOUNDATION/ACCESS
COURSE
PROSPECTUS
(MChiro Programme Only)
Validated by the University of Wales
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FOUNDATION / ACCESS COURSE
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to provide access to a range of health studies programmes.
It also provides an alternative route for those students who do not meet the current
standard entry criteria for Chiropractic course. Specifically, it aims to provide students with
the basic science background needed to begin a degree course together with a
recognised manual qualification.
Aims
The aims of the course are:
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To expose students to scientific principles and basic concepts in the areas of Human
Physiology, Anatomy, Chemistry and Biophysics
To demonstrate the academic rigour required to study at degree level
To familiarise students with college resources during independent and group activities
To expose students to clinical thinking in the context of observation of demonstrations
To provide a means by which the student is able to judge his/her ability to succeed on
the chiropractic degree course
To provide a professional qualification that allows the student to practice as an Holistic
Massage therapist.
In addition to the McTimoney College certificate, which guarantees an interview for the
MChiro programme, students will gain a massage certificate which provides a hands-on
skill for immediate use.
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Teaching and Learning Experience
The course design is based on individual learning with an emphasis on the development of
the basic concepts required for any health studies programme, but particularly the
Chiropractic degree. Teaching and learning is formally undertaken through lectures,
practical sessions, individual and small group assignments and home study.
Course Content
The course comprises the following elements:
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Study Skills
Clinic Studies
The World of Chiropractic
Human Chemistry
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
Human Biophysics
Practical Massage
The scientific content can be effectively divided into three parts which progress from the
smallest blocks to complete systems:
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Atoms to Molecules
Cells to Tissues
Organs to Systems
Practical massage is taught predominantly in the second half of the course, usually as
whole day sessions, and includes anatomical knowledge specific to the practise of
massage.
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Detailed Course Content
Atoms to Molecules
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Introduction to Immunology
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Atomic Structure
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Feedback systems
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Neurons
Atomic Bonding
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The CNS
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Molecules
- Small molecules of life
 Salts
 Sugars
 Amino acids
- Intermediate molecules of life
 Complex carbohydrates
 Fats
- Large molecules of life
 Proteins
 DNA
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The PNS
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
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The higher functions
- Memory
- Emotion
Cells to Tissues
Biophysics
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Scales, SI units, accuracy and error
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Scientific numbers and their manipulation
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Force
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Membranes
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Bio-materials
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Protein synthesis
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Levers
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Basic Metabolism
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Cell replication and gene expression
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Epithelia
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The chiropractic profession
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Muscle
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Running a practice
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Organ structure examples
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Clinic observation
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Microbiology
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Treatment demonstrations
Organs to Systems
Chiropractic
Study Skills
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The bones
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Time management
The joints
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Study techniques
The muscles
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The heart
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The vessels
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Control of CV and muscle contraction
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The endocrine system
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Holistic Massage Technique
The urogenital system
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Professional Conduct
The tubes
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Business awareness
The lungs
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Control of breathing
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Digestion
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Skin
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Massage
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Surface anatomy and detailed muscle
anatomy
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Course Texts
(available for purchase at 10% discount from College Bookshop).
It is recommended that students should not purchase texts before starting
on the course, as your lecturers will advise you of the essential purchases
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An Introductory guide to Anatomy & Physiology, Tucker
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Tortora and Grabowski, 12 th ed,
Wiley †
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Principles and Practice of Physical Therapy, 4th ed, W. Arnould-Taylor
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An Holistic Guide to Massage, Tina Parsons
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Chemistry for Biologists, Instant Notes, Fisher and Arnold 2nd Ed, Bios
Publishing
† also a course book for Year 1 of the MChiro course
Length of Course
There are three intake dates for the Access Course:
Intake 1
March/April
As well as the necessary anatomy and physiology to gain entry to the MChiro
programme, this intake gives students an ITEC qualification in massage. It is
ideally suited to those who prefer a less intensive mode of study, and will be
completed in time for students to start the MChiro in September (or January the
following year).
Intake 2
June/July
This intake is a more intensive study programme, it is also a route for entry on
the September MChiro (or the January intake the following year). A McTimoney
College certificate in massage provides the essential hand skills required for the
MChiro programme, as well as a qualification that can be used in future practice.
Intake 3
September
This intake provides an intensive course in anatomy and physiology essential for
the January intake of the MChiro programme. Students will complete their
McTimoney College massage qualification concurrent with the first year of the
MChiro programme.
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Course dates for 2011
Dates available on application.
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Fees
An initial application fee of £50 should be submitted with the completed
application form. This fee is non-refundable.
A College registration fee of £45 is to be paid on enrolment. Should students
progress from the Foundation / Access course to the full degree, then an
equivalent reduction will be made from the degree registration fee.
A Criminal Records Bureau fee (currently £52) is to be paid on enrolment.
Students will not have to pay this again when they enrol onto the MChiro course,
although there may be a requirement for another check prior to entering the
Clinic year.
The course tuition fees for 2011 are normally payable in full prior to the start of
the course.
Intake 1
£1,495
Intake 2
£ 850
Intake 3
£ 850
There may be certain circumstances in which the fees for the course may be
treated as a tax deduction although the general rule is that the costs of acquitting
a skill set to enable you to commence a profession are not allowable against tax.
The principal ones circumstances would be either where you are employed and
being sponsored through the course (in which case your employer may be able
to set off the fees against tax) or else where you are already qualified and
practicing in a closely allied field. The school/college cannot give any guarantees
as to whether a tax claim may exist in any given circumstances but further
information may be obtained, free of charge, from our business module lecturer,
Michael B Bennett. [email protected]
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