Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment

	Ensuring and maintaining quality assurance in chiropractic education and competency



	Stage 2 - Competency Based Assessment

The Competency Based Assessment consists of the following 3 parts and is based on competencies defined in the Competency Based Standards for Entry Level Chiropractors:

	Part 1 - Written Basic Competency;
	Part 2 - Written Clinical Competency; and
	Part 3 - Practical Clinical Competency.

REMEMBER : Candidates are strongly advised to read the following to ensure they are adequately prepared for the assessment:

	the Candidate Guide, which includes a detailed outline of the components of the Competency Based Assessment; and
	the Evaluation Guidelines and Preparation; and
	the Competency Based Professional Standards for Entry Level Chiropractors.

If you live outside of Australia, you should allow for at least a minimum of two months in Australia to observe local chiropractic practice, complete the Evaluation Process and receive your formal results. Advice regarding visa types is available from Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC).

FORMAT OF COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT

The Competency Based Assessment consists of the following:

Part 1

Section 1 - 1 x 1 hour paper relating to chiropractic principles;

Section 2 - 1 x 2 hour paper relating to anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, nutrition, community medicine.

Part 2

Section 3 - 1 x 2 hour paper relating to neurology and orthopaedics;

Section 4 - 1 x 2 hour paper relating to differential diagnosis/organ systems;

Section 5 - 1 x 1 hour paper relating to diagnostic imaging;

Section 6 – 1 x 1 hour paper relating to radiographic practice;

Part 3

Section 7 - 1 hour VIVA panel (including 10mins reading time);