Accreditation

The Australian and New Zealand Osteopathic Council (ANZOC) is the accreditation authority responsible for accrediting education providers and programs of study for the osteopathy profession.  Programs are assessed against accreditation standards and programs that meet the standards receive accreditation. 

The accreditation standards define the knowledge, skills and professional attributes expected on graduation, and in broad terms how education and training should be provided.

Accredited Standards

•  Standards and Procedures for the Accreditation of Osteopathic Courses in New Zealand (August 2010)
• Standards for the Accreditation of Osteopathic Courses in Australia (August 2010, revised June 2012)
• Procedures for the Accreditation of Osteopathic Courses in Australia (August 2010, revised June 2012)

Accredited Programs of Study

The Health Practitioner Regulation Law Act 2009 (National Law) as in force in each State and Territory requires that a program of study is both accredited by ANZOC and subsequently approved by the Osteopathy Board of Australia before it can be accepted as a qualification suitable for the purpose of registration as a osteopath.

• Accreditation status of Australian and New Zealand osteopathic programs of study

Accreditation Assessors

The ANZOC continues to seek expressions of interest from osteopaths to be part of the schedule of accreditation assessors.

You will be part of the accreditation assessment team examining the curricula for osteopaths in Australia and New Zealand.

If you feel you can contribute to this important role within your profession please contact the Executive Officer.