Overview
This unit offers you an introduction to the principles and practice of chiropractic, within the context of the Australian health care system. The overall structure of the Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 1 unit covers integrated material on topics to prepare you for progressively more complex health-related units in the course. As such, it commences with etymology (medical terminology); basic musculoskeletal assessment protocols; postural observation and analysis; movement (active and passive ranges of motion); psychomotor palpation skills to spinal and peripheral anatomy landmarks; elementary biomechanics; history of manipulation and founding philosophical principles of chiropractic.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback and Self-Reflection
Heavy amount of theoretical material.
Work shops within the Discipline will continue to redefine and integrate required learning knowledge. with restructuring and refinement. Some lecture material was repeated for reinforcement however to minimise the impression that this was 'new material', it will be edited and provided in a more selective fashion. Improved application of the material and coordination within the practical sessions will be implemented.
Feedback from Student Feedback
Organisation of Moodle site and presentation of excessive material.
The detailed material was constructed to overlap the theoretical and practical lab sessions. The majority of the students did not like that setup and wanted them separate as they felt that it was less to print, study and review. It potentially could reduce the chances of errors and potential confusion. There will still be the need to continue with modification in how it is to implemented. It is anticipated that there will be a need for tutorial sessions at the beginning of the term to achieve standardisation and consistency amongst tutor requirements at other campuses. There will be continued development and refinement in marking rubrics and other forms of assessment to engage the students and promote their learning goals. We need to utilise more mapping strategies of the material and assessment to our levels of taxonomy, appropriate pedagogy and blueprinting. Overall, the unit is improved from last year, especially in organisation (even though some students reported that it was confusing and poorly organised). The assessments are authentic in nature, provide good timely feedback and test the students ability in a multi-modal manner. Changes for the future will evolve around the structuring and further integration of on-line lectures throughout the term with accompanying tutorials.
- Define the principles and practice of chiropractic and discuss how philosophical chiropractic approaches are applied in a modern health paradigm
- Describe biomechanical principles relevant to chiropractic practice
- Perform and interpret musculoskeletal assessment tasks using postural observation, range of motion measurements and static palpation of spinal and axial landmarks
Not applicable
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | |||
| 2 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 60% | |||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 60% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures
Third Edition (2011)
Authors: Bergmann, Thomas F and Peterson, David H
Elsevier Mosby
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , United States
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Muscle Manual
1st Edition (2015)
Authors: Nikita Vizniak
Professional Health Systems Inc
Burnaby Burnaby , BC , Canada
ISBN: 978-0-9732742-2-6
Binding: Spiral
Muscle Manual Workbook/Lab Manual
1st Edition (2015)
Authors: Nikita Vizniak
Professional Health Systems Inc
Burnay Burnay , BC , Canada
ISBN: 978-0-9732742-3-3
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.hannah@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Introduction to Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 1;
-Etymology and associated definitions
Practical;
-Introduction to Lab procedures
Chapter
Read articles:
1. Schiff, E Touching Ethics: Assessing the applicability of ethical rules for safe touch in CAM, Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2011) volume 19, pages 12-18
2. Stone, J Respecting Professional Boundaries: What CAM practitioners need to know Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2008) Volume 14, pages 2-7
3. Schneider, M Spine Care as a Framework for the Chiropractic Identity, Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Pages 14-21, December 2016
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- History of Chiropractic;
-Biomechanics: Anatomical Planes and Body Planes and Regions; Spinal Curvatures
Practical:
-Spinal Ranges of Motion (ROM) and use of goniometer and Record Documentation
Chapter
Read from Bergmann text, Chapter 1 pages 1-5; Chapter 2 pages 11-15; Chapter 3 pages 59-65
Read from Vizniak, Muscle Manual, pages 3-9; 17-20; 74; 108
Observe ROM Videos supplied on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Will book computer lab for 30 minute online quiz in Etymology
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Anatomy: Surface Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Limb;
-Ranges of Motion of Upper and Lower Limb
- History of Chiropractic (contd);
Practical:
-Upper and Lower Limb ROM and record documentation
Chapter
Read from Vizniak, Muscle Manual, pages 11; 154; 156; 192
Observe ROM Videos supplied on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Anatomy: Surface Anatomy of the Spine, Trunk, Chest and Extremities;
Practical:
-Surface Anatomy Spinal and Extremities
Chapter
Read from Vizniak, Muscle Manual, pages 11; 34-36
Observe ROM Videos supplied on Moodle.
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Postural Analysis and Assessment
Practical:
-Postural Examination and record documentation.
Chapter
Read from Bergmann text, Posture Chapter 3, pages 55-56 ; Figure 3-14 and Table 3-2
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Anatomy: Introduction to Palpation Skills; -Bony Landmark Definitions; -Cervical Spine Bony and Ligamentous anatomy
Practical:-Surface palpation including radiographic anatomy of the cervical spine.
-Revision for first OSCE later in the week.
Chapter
Read from Vizniak, Muscle Manual, pages 35; 76-77
Read from Bergmann text, Posture Chapter 3, pages 65-67
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material along with revision for mid-term OSCE.
Practical Assessment: Ranges of motion and postural assessment by April 20, 2018
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Anatomy: Thoracic Spine Bony and Ligamentous anatomy
-Introduction to Australian Chiropractic History
Practical:
-Surface palpation including radiographic anatomy of the thoracic spine.
Chapter
Vizniak, N. Muscle Manual, page 110-113, “Thoracic Bones and Ligaments”
Bergmann, T, Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2011), pages 65-67, “Bony Palpation”
Bergmann, T, Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2011), pages 5-10, “Chiropractic Education”
Bolton, S, Chiropractic Education in Australia: A Short History of its Emergence and Development, Chiropractic Journal of Australia (2010) 40, pages 88-90 “Chiropractic Education in Australia”
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
-Anatomy: Thoracic Spine Bony and Ligamentous anatomy
-Importance of Chiropractic Philosophy
Practical:
-Bony landmarks and anatomy of the lumbopelvic region;
-Surface palpation including radiographic anatomy of the lumbopelvic spine.
Chapter
Vizniak, N. Muscle Manual, page 110-113, “Lumbopelvic Bones and Ligaments”
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Anatomy: Upper Limb bony and ligamentous anatomy
- History of Chiropractic Science
Practical:
-Surface palpation and radiographic anatomy of the upper extremity.
Chapter
Vizniak, N. Muscle Manual, page 160-165, “Shoulder Bones and Ligaments”
Vizniak, N. Muscle Manual, page 194-195, “Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand Bones and Ligaments”
Brown, R Spinal Health: The Backbone of Chiropractic's Identity, Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Pages 22-28, December 2016
Hart, J Analysis and Adjustment of Vertebral Subluxation as a Separate and Distinct Identity for the Chiropractic Profession: A Commentary, Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, Volume 23, Number 1, Pages 46-52 December 2016
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Lecture:
-Lower Limb Bony and Ligamentous Anatomy;
-Chiropractic Across the World
-the Role of Chiropractic in Today's Australian Society
Practical:
-Surface palpation and radiographic anatomy of the lower limb.
Chapter
Vizniak, N. Muscle Manual, page 160-165, “Shoulder Bones and Ligaments”
Bergmann, T, Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2011), Guidelines Chapter 1 pages 8-10
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus activity involving various aspects of previous week's material.
Module/Topic
Lecture: None
Practical: Revision in preparation for Final OSCE.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
On-Campus Activity Due: Week 11 Friday (25 May 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: None
Practical: Final OSCE - scheduled during last practical lab session for week 12.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
OSCE Due: Week 12 Friday (1 June 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Additional Campus Tutors for CHIR11001, FCP1
BNE Dr Dawn Dane (07) 3023 4271
SYD Dr Sharyn Eaton (02)
MEL Dr Barry Draper (03)
1 On-campus Activity
Week 11 Friday (25 May 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Last on-campus activity, requiring attendance, is scheduled in week 11 so shall be completed by the end of that week.
Week 12 Friday (1 June 2018)
Results will be accessed via Moodle. These activities are formative but will be listed as "Pass/Fail".
No submission method provided.
- Define the principles and practice of chiropractic and discuss how philosophical chiropractic approaches are applied in a modern health paradigm
- Describe biomechanical principles relevant to chiropractic practice
- Perform and interpret musculoskeletal assessment tasks using postural observation, range of motion measurements and static palpation of spinal and axial landmarks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
2 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
In practice the Chiropractor is required to combine a variety of clinical skills; all these techniques must be mastered. The objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) in CHIR11001, is made up of a single (Mid-term) to multiple stations (Final) that reflect various aspects of the clinical skills used by a Chiropractor.
Each station will require the student to complete consent, hygiene, professionalism, and applying various techniques over a maximum time period, including reading/planning time prior to the commencement of the assessment.
There will be a mid-term exam (week 6) as well as a final exam in week 12. The Mid-term OSCE would have a value of 25% and the final practical test valued at 35%. The exact duration of each station will be determined and announced at a later date, but for the Mid-Term, the tasks should be completed within 3-4 minutes and the entire FINAL OSCE should be3 minutes per station.
Mid-Term OSCE - Week 6
Station 1 - You will be required to perform two tasks to demonstrate competence in performing a correct approach or technique, with appropriate patient handling. You will be required to correlate your findings by sharing them with the examiner:
- Postural analysis (with professional patient handling).
- Spinal Range of Motion assessment, using goniometer OR Extremity Range of Motion assessment using goniometer.
FINAL OSCE - Week 12
Station 1 - Postural Analysis You will be required to demonstrate competence in performing a correct approach or technique, with appropriate patient handling. You will be required to correlate your findings by sharing them with the examiner:
1. Postural analysis (with professional patient handling).
Station 2 Spinal - You will be required to demonstrate competence in performing a correct approach or technique, with appropriate patient handling and being able to correlate your findings by sharing them with the examiner
- Location of specific spinal structures (muscles and bony landmarks).
- Spinal Range of Motion assessment, using goniometer.
The tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to series of previously composed station cards.
Station 3 Peripheral - You will be required to demonstrate competence in performing a correct approach or technique, with appropriate patient handling. You will be required to correlate your findings by sharing them with the examiner:
- Location of specific peripheral structures (muscles and bony landmarks).
- Extremity Range of Motion assessment, using goniometer.
The tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to a series of previously composed station cards.
Please note:
Week 12 Friday (1 June 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
The practical test will be held on campus as close to the scheduled time for this unit, but extended to 3 hours per section to accommodate the examination without rushing through it. The test will be held in the practical room.
Week 12 Friday (1 June 2018)
Non-endorsed results can be accessed via Moodle but only until immediately before the written examination, at which time it can no longer be viewed. The OSCE results will be released at the same time as the final written examination.
MID-TERM OSCE Assessment Criteria:
Can you demonstrate competence in evaluating postural assessment? Can you demonstrate competence in evaluating the spine and peripheral joints (range of motion)?
Station 1 - Your performance will be graded using a marking rubric according to the following:
- Active and Passive range of motion in all degrees of motion;
- Appropriate postural interpretation of findings;
- Patient handling;
- Technical performance;
- Examiners over all impression.
Can you demonstrate competence in psychomotor skills expected at this introductory level in an applied context?
Can you demonstrate competence in evaluating postural assessment? Can you demonstrate competence in evaluating the spine and peripheral joints (observation, range of motion, static palpation)?
Station 1 - Your performance will be graded using a marking rubric according to the following:
- Patient position;
- Appropriate findings noted;
- Understanding of technique application;
- Practitioner positioning;
- Patient handling;
- Examiners over all impression
- Passive range of motion;
- Appropriate interpretation of findings;
- Joint assessment in all degrees of motion;
- Practitioner position;
- Patient position;
- Patient handling;
- Technical performance;
- Examiners over all impression.
Station 3 Peripheral - Your performance will be graded using a marking rubric according to the following:
- Active range of motion;
- Passive range of motion;
- Appropriate interpretation of findings;
- Joint assessment in all degrees of motion;
- Practitioner position;
- Patient position;
- Patient handling;
- Technical performance;
- Examiners over all impression.
No submission method provided.
- Perform and interpret musculoskeletal assessment tasks using postural observation, range of motion measurements and static palpation of spinal and axial landmarks
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Ethical practice
Examination
No calculators permitted
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