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Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®
The Diploma in Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy® is awarded to participants who have qualified in
accordance with the criteria approved by The McKenzie Institute International
Board of Trustees and is designed to assess competencies in relation to the
Diploma Curriculum.
The criteria for registration is attendance at the Institute's Educational
Courses (Parts A, B, C, D, E) and also a successful pass in The McKenzie Institute
International Credentialling Examination. Applications must be submitted by
15 February 2009 to commence the Distance Learning
component in July 2009.
Registrations for commencement in 2009 are limited to 18 candidates. Duly
completed registrations will be processed strictly in the order they are received.
Please note - all supporting documentation must also be included before a registration
will be processed.
The Diploma Curriculum has as its foundation the teaching of Mechanial Diagnosis
and Therapy® (Spinal and Extremity) as developed by Robin McKenzie. It
consists of two components: Theoretical and Clinical.
| Theoretical Component |
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Comprises a Distance Learning course titled "Foundations in Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy" conducted by the University of Otago, School
of Physiotherapy, Dunedin, New Zealand in collaboration with the
McKenzie Institute
International. Attendance at the University is not required but
students will be enrolled at the University of Otago and therefore
will have access to the University's extensive resources, which
have been developed specifically to support distance teaching.
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here for full program details (PDF).
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| Clinical Component |
The Clinical Component consists
of a minimum of 360 hours of supervised clinical practice based on a
variety of musculoskeletal disorders. It emphasises the central importance
of "the evidence" of the patient.
Qualified McKenzie practitioners, known as Mentors, who are appointed
by The McKenzie Institute International, provide supervision. The Mentor
conducts continuous assessments of the clinical performance of the
participants and regular formal assessments. Both formal and informal
tutorials are conducted throughout the clinical training. The maximum
ratio of participants to Mentor is limited to four.
Satisfactory proficiency in the Clinical Component is determined by the
Mentor and/or by The McKenzie Institute International appointed assessors.
Proficiency is determined by performance in both the formal assessments
and in the continuous assessments.
Clinical training sites are currently located in the USA, Denmark and
The Netherlands (a venue is also being commissioned in New Zealand).
The registration fee payable for the different training programmes
reflects the difference
between
residential
and
non-residential venues.
Other venues in different locations around the world
are also in the process of being commissioned.
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Clinical Training at Austin, Texas USA:
Choice of this pathway allows the student to undertake their clinical training
in one x 9 week block or in two x 5 week rotations. Accommodation is provided
in a fully furnished unit..
Registration Fee:
US $13,500 |
Clinical Training at Ega,
Denmark:
Choice of this pathway allows the student to undertake their clinical training
in one x 9 week block Accommodation is not provided
but the Mentors at Ega will assist students to secure appropriate accommodation.
When the New Zealand venue is commissioned, the same pathway as Ega will
apply.
Registration Fee:
US $11,500 |
Clinical Training at The Hague
and Roermond, The Netherlands,
&
Montclair,
New Jersey USA:
Choice of this pathway provides the opportunity for the student to
undertake their clinical training in three x 3 week blocks - 3 separate
rotations of 3 weeks are required to complete the total number of
clinical hours. This enables the training to be spread over a 12
month period. The exact dates of the three week blocks for Montclair
and The Netherlands are determined by the Mentor and the student.
Accommodation is not provided at these venues however assisstance
with accommodations options
is available from the Mentors.
Registration Fee:
US $11,500
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The Institute's
Application Form for the Diploma Program should be submitted
together with supporting documentation to:
Karen Nisbet, Diploma Programme Administrator
The McKenzie Institute® International
P.O. Box 2026
Raumati
Beach 5255, New Zealand
Email: diploma.mckinst@xtra.co.nz
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McKenzie Diploma Program
