History
The University College, which is located in Bournemouth on the south coast of England, was founded in 1965 and was the first chiropractic school in Europe to be recognize by thePre-University courses
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Sciences) AECC University College offers a Gateway to Higher Education Diploma which is for those seeking access to health related higher education courses (degrees) such as chiropractic, exercise science, community health and rehabilitation, physiotherapy, osteopathy or health sciences. This course is part-time (Friday to Sunday) and covers the range of skills required to progress to further study once completed.Current undergraduate courses
Master of Chiropractic - MChiro (Hons) AECC University College offers a 4 - 5 year chiropractic course in a clinical setting. To qualify as a chiropractor, new students are required to complete successfully the full-time Masters of Chiropractic (Hons) degree. BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Science The AECC University College offer (subject to validation) the BSc (Hons) Clinical Exercise and Rehabilitation Science degree course. New students are required to successfully complete the 3 year full-time degree.Current postgraduate courses
MSc Medical Ultrasound The AECC University College offer a part-time 4 year MSc in Medical Ultrasound in a clinical setting. MSc advanced professional practice (MSc APP) The AECC University College offer a part-time MSc Advanced Professional Practice, with four separate pathways: Clinical Sciences, Paediatric Musculoskeletal Health, Functional Musculoskeletal Health, Musculoskeletal Neuroscience. PgCert Professional Development Chiropractic The AECC University College offer a 1-year Pg Cert for those starting out in their chiropractic career.Continuing professional development courses
The AECC University College offers a range of continuing professional development courses (CPD Seminars) including short courses and MSc programmes. The courses are offered to many different healthcare professionals including chiropractors, nurses, medical practitioners, osteopaths, physiotherapists, radiographers and exercise scientists.Short courses in ultrasound
The AECC University College offers a range of short ultrasound courses for healthcare professionals, including: nurses, midwives, chiropractors, physiotherapists, sonographers, radiographers, rheumatologists, sport physicians, GPs, osteopaths, podiatrists, podiatric surgeons, urologists.Facilities
AECC Clinic Housed within AECC University College campus, the AECC University College Chiropractic clinic is one of the largest in Europe and houses 32 treatment rooms and fully equipped Exercise and Sport Performance Centres. The clinic is run by AECC faculty alongside final year students known as 'interns'. The clinic treats over 50,000 patient contacts a year. Exercise and Sport Performance Centre The Exercise Centre houses a range of strengthening and assessment tools. The room houses the following functional assessment equipment: * Primus – isometric, isotonic and isokinetic assessment and training tool. It can target individual muscle groups or complete functional and sporting movements. * MCU (multi-cervical unit) – used for neck isometric strength and range of motion testing, as well as for strengthening. * Quintic – Biomechanical video analysis software. This has a high speed camera that can be slowed down and watched through a laptop and analysed using Quintic. This machine also has EMG (electromyography), which detects electrical activity in muscles so can be used to analyse muscle recruits and activation levels. AECC University College hosted the Icelandic Olympic track and field team prior to their participation in the London 2012 Games. The sport performance centre works with various sporting teams including Southampton FC, AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth Rugby Football Club and The Seagulls. School of Medical Ultrasound - Assessment and Research Centre for Ultrasound Studies Student Union Facilities - Toggler's Arms and the Spine & Dine Refectory Gymnasium AECC University College gym has cardio facilities housing spinning bikes, rowing machines and a cross trainer. It also has a well-equipped weights area and climbing wall. The gym is housed within a sports hall which is used for various activities including: netball, hockey, basketball, badminton, handball and football. It also holds various exercise classes through the week. Library The AECC University College library houses a collection of printed books and journals. The library also provides online access to a large number of electronic resources, including databases, e-journals and e-books. Wi-Fi is available on campus, as well as space to work independently or in groups. Laptops are also available for loan from the library. All students use learning portal Model, where teaching and learning resources are uploaded by faculty members. Students undertaking distance learning can submit work using this method. Bournemouth Open Upright MRI The AECC University College is home to an open upright Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, which is housed in an extension to the current chiropractic clinic building. The scanner is one of only four open and upright scanners in the UK, and the only in existence in the South West.References
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