Subject Guides: Osteopathy/Musculoskeletal health: Home

Osteopathic practice in New Zealand

As a student of Osteopathy you will be training to join a regulated health profession with a boundaried scope of practice. The Ara programme is designed around the OCNZ capability framework and scope.

Osteopathic scope of practice schema and related qualifications prescribed by the Osteopathic Council
January 2013
New Zealand osteopathic scope of practice reform
July 2010

Welcome

Welcome to the Osteopathy Subject Guide. A selection of resources have been hand selected for you to use to aid you with your studies. If you have any questions at all please contact the library.

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Need is the mother of invention - History of Osteopathy
Podcast by Ryan McHenry (The Osteo-caster). Covers the time before and events leading up to the founding of Osteopathy in the US. Focus is on the life of Dr. AT Still and his discovery. Story told by guest Jason Haxton, director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO.

An introduction to Musculoskeletal Health in the Aged

This video gives a good introduction to what musculoskeletal health is and how to apply it to the aged. Given we have an aging population in New Zealand and the world there will be a lot of opportunities to put your skills to good use.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning
Contains a huge number of video learning resources. You can train yourself in almost anything from Agile Project Management to WordPress and Zoom.
How do I access LinkedIn Learning for the first time?
Communication Tips
This course helps you communicate better in a variety of professional situations, including meetings, email messages, pitches, and presentations.
Problem Solving Techniques
Learn techniques for identifying the root cause of a problem, generating options, and selecting the best solution.
Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Managing Your Nervous System
Stress, anxiety, burnout, overwhelm, and disengagement are all connected to the function of your nervous system. Learning how to work at the level of your nervous system can help you bring your best self to the challenges you face on a daily basis.
Time Management Fundamentals
How to develop habits to be more organized and reduce the clutter in your workspace; how to stay mentally on task and eliminate the to-dos you have floating in your head; and how to develop a time budget to get the most done during your workday and focus on your most valuable activities.

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Information and Research Skills

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