Handbook

Describe and demonstrate an understanding of the principles and concepts of evidence-based health care; (document 9.1 - In-depth knowledge of chiropractic discipline using basic and clinical science)

Demonstrate an understanding of how the legislative framework impacts on chiropractic practice and health care; (document 5.3, 7.2 - Legal responsibilities, international status of chiropractors)

Demonstrate the capacity to correctly and accurately identify the role chiropractic plays in public health; (document 6.1 - Social aspects of health and disease)

Describe and explain the context of the profession's history and its current place in the health care system in Australia. (document 9.3 - Principles and history of chiropractic profession)

Demonstrating the ability to conduct and explain the importance of a comprehensive and systematic patient assessment through collecting, recording and interpreting data and incorporating qualitative and quantitative evidence; (document 9.2 - Chiropractic procedural skills involving critical problem solving and the use of Informatics)

Planning, implementing and evaluating chiropractic care in consultation with relevant individuals and groups; (document 6.2, 7.1, 9.2 - Health care systems, health and disease, procedural skills involving communication and critical problem solving)

Demonstrate the ability to establish, maintain and appropriately conclude therapeutic relationships; (document 2.1 - Critical problem solving)

Delivering care that is evidence-based, customised and responsive to individual patients

Demonstrate the ability to deliver care in a diverse set of health settings;

Synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources. (document 4.1 - Uses of information technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health care)

Show the ability to work effectively within the interdisciplinary health care team to deliver quality chiropractic care; (document 1.2, 3.1, 3.3 - Communicates effectively with peers, mentors and other health professionals, social interaction with member of health care team, participate in productive relationships)

Demonstrate the ability to participate in ongoing professional development of self and others; (document 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2, 8.1 - Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and communities, self-awareness, engages in appropriate activities to address learning needs, Interdisciplinarity)

Demonstrate the ability to present information, articulating arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes that include assessment, treatment, education and research; (document 1, 2.1, 3.1, 7.2, 8.1, 9.2 - Communicate effectively, demonstrate critical clinical thinking capabilities, social interaction with clients and other health care professionals to achieve desired outcomes, international perspective of chiropractic profession, professional interaction and procedure skills)

Identify and adhere to the relevant and required ethical conduct and behaviour within which chiropractic is practised; (document 5.1, 5.2 - Ethical reasoning and professional values)

Demonstrate a capacity for working independently, responsibly and safely; (document 1.1, 5.2 - Communicate effectively and appropriately, professional values)

Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills in chiropractic practice; (document 4.3 - Effective clinical problem solving)