NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 11

31 JANUARY 2013

inter-disciplinary form of practice drawing on contemporary knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicine rather than traditional systems of knowledge. It is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain (including myofascial trigger point pain), postoperative pain and nausea. Holders of the scope are bound to practise according to the Code of Practice for Osteopaths using Western Medical Acupuncture and Related Needling Techniques.

Protection of Title: Those registered in the Scope of Practice Western Medical Acupuncture and Related Needling Techniques are entitled to use the title of Osteopathic - Western Medical Acupuncture Practitioner.

Pursuant to section 12 of the Act, the Council has prescribed the following qualifications for registration in the Scope of Practice: Western Medical Acupuncture and Related Needling Techniques.

All applicants must:

(1) hold one of the qualifications prescribed for registration in the Scope of Practice – Osteopath; and

(2) hold one of the following qualifications:

• Post Graduate Certificate in Western Acupuncture, Auckland University of Technology
• Post Graduate Certificate in Western Medical Acupuncture, University of Hertfordshire (United Kingdom);

or in addition to paragraph (1) above

(3) in accordance with section 15(2) of the Act, satisfy the Council that they hold an overseas qualification that is, in the opinion of the Council, equivalent to, or as satisfactory as, one of the qualifications prescribed in paragraph (2) above. If necessary in the opinion of the Council, the applicant will be required to complete further training in Western medical acupuncture.

3. Vocational Scopes of Practice: Gerontology and Pain Management

The purpose of a vocational scope is to allow members of the public / referring healthcare professionals to identify osteopaths on the Register with advanced standing in a sub-domain of practice. Council recognises that there is a continuum of skill and expertise acceptable in the area of practice and it is explicit that the pre-professional training / registration in the General Osteopathic Scope of Practice gives the registrant adequate skills to be competent but that mastery of a particular area of practice may develop overtime and with further study. The vocational scopes allow post-graduate study combined with clinical experience to be reflected on the Register. Patients and referring healthcare professionals will be able to identify registrants that are well suited to meet the particular healthcare needs of patients.

Gerontology

Pursuant to section 12 of the Act, the Council has prescribed the following qualifications for registration in the Gerontology Scope of Practice.

All applicants must:

(1) be registered in the General Osteopathic Scope of Practice; and

(2) hold one of the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Older Adult: Health and Wellness, Auckland University of Technology
• or other courses of study at New Zealand tertiary institutions deemed by Council to be of similar standard and content (Current registrants who possess relevant tertiary qualifications that are not prescribed may make an application to Council up until date 31 December 2015. Council may grant registration in the scope or recommend further study.);

or

(3) in addition to paragraph (1) above, and in accordance with section 15(2) of the Act, satisfy the Council that they hold an overseas qualification that is, in the opinion of the Council, equivalent to, or as satisfactory as, one of the qualifications prescribed in paragraph (2) above. If necessary in the opinion of the Council, the applicant will be required to complete further training in gerontology.

Pain Management

Pursuant to section 12 of the Act, the Council has prescribed the following qualifications for registration in the Pain Management Scope of Practice.

All applicants must:

(1) be registered in the General Osteopathic Scope of Practice; and

(2) hold one of the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science endorsed in Pain & Pain Management, Department of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Otago University (Christchurch), or other courses of study at New Zealand tertiary institutions deemed by Council to be of similar standard and content (Current registrants who possess relevant tertiary qualifications that are not prescribed may make an application to Council up until date 31 December 2015. Council may grant registration in the scope or recommend further study.);

or

(3) (in addition to paragraph (1) above, and in accordance with section 15(2) of the Act, satisfy the Council that they hold an overseas qualification that is, in the opinion of the Council, equivalent to, or as satisfactory as, one of the qualifications prescribed in paragraph (2) above. If necessary in the opinion of the Council, the applicant will be required to complete further training in pain management.

4. Special Purpose Scopes of Practice

The Osteopathic Council recognises that osteopathic practice is not limited to the direct provision of clinical services to patients. By recognising that activities other than clinical practice are legitimate applications of professional knowledge osteopaths are permitted to remain on the Register with a practising certificate.