This course is designed for registered chiropractors and final-year chiropractic students looking to refine their clinical examination techniques and enhance their diagnostic confidence. Through a combination of pre-course study, face-to-face practical sessions, clinical simulations, and post-course reflections, participants will develop a systematic approach to performing clinical examinations across multiple body systems.

With hands-on practice and real-time feedback, attendees will gain the confidence to integrate these skills into their everyday chiropractic practice. The course also provides a unique opportunity to review and analyse recorded examination footage for self-reflection and improvement.

Participants are required to be UK registered chiropractors,  chiropractic student in their final year of study, or have an equivalent, relevant qualification.

This course is aimed at registered chiropractors, and those in their final year of study in the subject. Additionally, osteopaths, physiotherapists and sports rehabilitators (predominantly private practice), may find this course beneficial.

Partipants on this course may also find our Chiropractic Management of Simulated Medical Emergencies course useful.

This course provides an opportunity to practice and refine clinical examination skills across various body systems, including:

• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Head & Neck
• Abdominal System
• Upper & Lower Limb Peripheral Vascular System
• Upper & Lower Limb Peripheral Neurological System
• Cranial Nerves
• Vitals Examination

Participants will receive access to a bank of clinical examination video resources before the course. Post-course, attendees will have the opportunity to reflect on and analyse their own clinical examination performances.

• Enhanced Clinical Examination Skills: Participants will develop greater proficiency in performing systematic clinical examinations, improving both accuracy and efficiency.
• Recognition of Abnormal Findings: Improved ability to recognise and interpret abnormal clinical signs, supporting better decision-making in practice.
• Stronger Diagnostic Confidence: Increased confidence in using clinical examination skills to assess patients effectively and formulate appropriate management plans.
• Practical Integration into Daily Practice: The skills gained will be directly applicable in everyday chiropractic practice, enhancing patient assessment and care.
• Self-Reflection and Continuous Improvement: Access to recorded examination footage and structured post-course reflections will allow participants to refine their techniques beyond the course itself.

James Oldham

MChiro DC LRCC
Lecturer of Chiropractic at London South Bank University 

This course employs a blended learning approach to maximise engagement and skill development.

• Pre-Course Learning: Participants will be provided with a comprehensive set of pre-recorded video tutorials covering clinical examination techniques. These resources will be supplemented with guided reading materials to help build foundational knowledge before the face-to-face session (Estimated study time: 5 hours).
• Face-to-Face Teaching: The in-person training session is structured as an intensive full-day workshop incorporating hands-on practice, peer-to-peer learning, and clinical simulations. Attendees will work in small groups to refine their skills, practice under supervision, and receive real-time feedback from experienced instructors (8 hours).
• Clinical Simulation: Advanced clinical simulation techniques, including high-fidelity patient simulators and standardised patient encounters, will be used to help participants recognize abnormal clinical findings and enhance diagnostic thinking. This provides a unique opportunity to engage with complex case presentations in a safe and controlled environment.
• Post-Course Reflection: After the face-to-face session, participants will have access to recordings of their own clinical examinations for review. They will be encouraged to complete structured self-assessment exercises to identify areas of improvement and enhance long-term retention of skills (Estimated reflection time: 5 hours).

This is a one-day course taught in person at our LSBU Croydon Campus, running 09:15 – 17:30 with scheduled refreshment breaks.

Participants will be provided with pre-course materials (5 hours), and post course reflection study (5 hours).

There is no formal assessment for this course.

There is no accreditation for this course. A certificate of attendance to be produced confirming the agreed hours (learning with others and learning alone) to satisfy GCC requirements. 

For information on our policies (payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, etc.) visit our general information page.

If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we will respond to your query within 24 hours.