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Course requirements

Postgraduate training course requirements

Essential 

All applicants for OCC postgraduate courses must:

  • be qualified osteopaths, registered with the General Osteopathic Council and be insured to work in the UK
  • have a good undergraduate osteopathic degree or equivalent
  • provide an Enhanced Disclosure (with lists) check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
  • either have a place on the OCC Access Course or provide evidence of having completed an SCTF-approved Involuntary Mechanism course at post-graduate level or the date of a course to be undertaken before the course starts.
  • Half day observation in one of the OCC clinics

Desirable 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate and evidence good skills relating to:

  • clinical reasoning, osteopathic diagnosis and evaluation
  • communication and patient management
  • teamwork
  • critical thinking
  • self-directed learning and a commitment to professional development
  • written reports/essays/case notes

Supporting documents:

You must provide the following with your completed Application Form:

  • Two references, one relating to clinical ability and the other ideally commenting on academic ability.  References must be completed on the OCC Reference Form and returned to the Foundation by the referee.
  • Evidence of your GOsC registration and professional insurance (new graduates can do this later).
  • A transcript of grades and degree certificate related to the undergraduate osteopathic qualification which can be requested from the undergraduate institution where you have trained.
  • a copy of your SCFT approved cranial course certificate.
  • An Enhanced Disclosure (with lists) check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  • A copy of your CV.
  • DPO candidates must provide a copy of your CPO Course Certificate or other relevant post graduate course with demonstration of appropriate osteopathic skills, knowledge, and supervised clinical experience.
  • Non-refundable £60.00 application fee (please email [email protected] for bank details).