Program Overview

Unit of Study OSTP6007 Osteopathic Manual Therapy 6 (2026)

Unit Snapshot

• Unit type: PG Coursework Unit
• Credit points: 12
• Faculty & College: Faculty of Health
• Placement: No
• Enrolment information: Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit Description

Integrates osteopathic principles into diagnostic and management processes through teaching of integrative osteopathic technique for all body regions across the lifespan. This unit advances clinical reasoning skills in the context of evidence-informed osteopathic practice utilising an integrative neuro-musculoskeletal approach. These skills will be utilised in the development of a complex patient management plan.

Unit Content

1. Integration of evidence into osteopathic practice in the biopsychosocial context
2. Advanced anatomy including embryology (wet lab tutorials and self-directed learning)
3. Functional methods
4. Balanced ligamentous tension
5. Osteopathy in the cranial field
6. Combined indirect techniques - advanced integrative osteopathic technique

Availabilities

• Location: Gold Coast, Lismore
• Domestic: Term 1
• International: Term 1

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• Explain the evidence basis of the osteopathic health care concept
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of anatomy and embryology
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning in osteopathic diagnosis utilising an integrative neuro-musculoskeletal approach
• Integrate advanced osteopathic technique in complex patient management

Teaching and Assessment

Gold Coast (Term)

• Teaching method:
  • Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)
  • Practical 2 x 2.5 hours (Weekly)
  • Laboratory 1 hour (Weekly)
• Assessment:
  • Practical: 60%
  • Portfolio: 30%
  • Quiz: 10%

Lismore (Term)

• Teaching method:
  • Tutorial 1 hour (Weekly)
  • Practical 2 x 2.5 hours (Weekly)
  • Laboratory 1 hour (Weekly)
• Assessment:
  • Practical: 60%
  • Portfolio: 30%
  • Quiz: 10%

Prescribed Learning Resources

• Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.
• Prescribed Resources/Equipment: No prescribed resources/equipment.

Fee Information

Domestic

• Commonwealth Supported courses: For information regarding Student Contribution Amounts please visit the Student Contribution Amounts.
• Fee paying courses: For postgraduate or undergraduate full-fee paying courses please check Domestic Postgraduate Fees OR Domestic Undergraduate Fees.

International

• Please check the international course and fee list to determine the relevant fees.

Courses that Offer this Unit

• Master of Osteopathic Medicine (2026): Gold Coast, Lismore
• Master of Osteopathic Medicine (2025): Gold Coast, Lismore