A formative clinical assessment will take place in advance of the reflective practical assessments.

75% Reflective Practical assessments (to assess LOs 1 - 4) - reflective clinical assessment is completed within the teaching clinic by a clinic tutor, based on reflections in the clinic log book of patient observations
25% Business Plan Revision (to assess LO5) - the business plan revision is a 500-word summary of the students business plan, with revisions made since year 1


All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module.

- Case history taking.
- Performing components of osteopathic biomechanical assessment and treatment procedures in the clinical setting.
- Indications and contra-indications for specific osteopathic examination and treatment techniques.
- Reflective practice within the clinical setting.
- Business planning skills including legal aspects of self-employment.

CONTACT HOURS (21):
18 hours lectures
3 hours group reflection activity

INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (279):
150 hours clinic attendance
70 hours log book & IPP preparation
59 hours background reading

For Clinical Osteopathy 2 the key physical resource is the clinical environment provided by the College. The majority of teaching for clinical modules is delivered in the Osteopathic Teaching Clinic where there is access to all the necessary equipment and learning resources within an environment that meets standards specified and inspected by the General Osteopathic Council and Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

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Sammut E, Searle-Barnes P (1998), Osteopathic Diagnosis. London: Stanley Thorne
Tucker C & Deoora T (1995) Fundamental Osteopathic Techniques. London. Self-published.

Admission requirements for students are that they have enhanced disclosure clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau, that they have fulfilled the criteria set out in the Fitness To Practice form (updated and completed annually) and that they have completed the Clinic Induction which includes the issuing of clinic log books (with clinic procedures and the code of conduct) and clinic uniform. Students must have successfully completed Introduction to Osteopathic Theory & Practice; Form & Function; Clinical Osteopathy 1 and REPS 1 (all year 1 modules), unless exemption has been agreed.