Unit Profile Correction added on 02-08-18
The end of term examination for CHIR11003 will last for 120 minutes.Overview
This unit follows on from Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 1. You will learn the principles and practice of chiropractic within the context of the Australian health care system. You will further develop your muscle testing, in addition to your psychomotor skills in manipulative/adjusting techniques. You will learn basic musculoskeletal assessment protocols, beginning with observation (postural analysis), gait analysis and movement (passive and active range of motion), while continuing to develop your palpation skills. Throughout the unit, you will need to apply your knowledge of related functional anatomy, physics and biomechanics to chiropractic.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: BMSC11001 and CHIR11001
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 2 - 2018
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Moodle survey and emails
Students across the campuses reported a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for the practical sessions.
The faculty across the campuses are very pleased that the students enjoyed the on-campus time and will continue to offer a supportive student centered learning environment.
Feedback from Moodle survey
Students reported that the lecture powerpoints and learning resources were clear and useful for study purposes, though some students would have appreciated recordings to go with the lectures. Others suggested further improvement could be achieved by working on the radiography within the unit.
The unit coordinator is pleased that the new material was useful for the students. Lecture recordings are being created and the radiographic anatomy is being reformatted in preparation for the next offering of this unit.
Feedback from Moodle survey
Assessments tasks were clearly explained, adequate time was given to prepare and they were run well when delivered. The formative quizzes and activities also helped students to engage with the content.
The unit coordinator is happy that the formative quizzes were helpful and the assessment tasks were appropriately managed for students to engage with them.
- Explain the relevance of the principles and practice of chiropractic.
- Apply your psychomotor skills to adjusting/manipulative set-ups at an intermediate level.
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques at an intermediate level.
- Test the function of a range of muscles and muscle groups.
- Analyse findings from musculoskeletal assessment protocols such as observation, range of movement and palpation.
- Describe the scope of chiropractic practice within the context of the Australian Health care system.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 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 | |||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Chiropractic Technique : Principles and Procedures
Edition: 3rd ed (2010)
Authors: Bergmann , Thomas & Peterson , D
Elsevier
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 9780323049696
Binding: Paperback
Muscle Manual Textbook
Authors: Vizniak, N
Professional Health Systems
Toronto Toronto , CA
ISBN: 9780973274226
Binding: Spiral
Muscle Manual Student Workbook / Lab Manual
Authors: Vizniak,N
Professional Health Systems
Toronto Toronto , CA
ISBN: 9780973274233
Binding: Spiral
Additional Textbook Information
If you prefer to personally register and subscribe to prohealth's online program for the duration of the term that is also acceptable (link will be provided on moodle). You will have access to formative activities, videos and the digital version of the muscle manual.
Bergman is the prescribed text book for CHIR11001, CHIR11003, CHIR12005 & CHIR12006.
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.dane@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Introduction to record keeping
Introduction to cervical spine muscles
Practical:
Cervical Spine -Introduction to motion palpation with documentation and muscle testing
Chapter
Bergmann - Chiropractic Technique pp 152-169 (Cervical Spine)
Vizniak - Muscle Manual - pp 74 - 105 (Cervical Spine)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to biomechanics and functional anatomy - tissues and tissue loading
Practical: Cervical spine -introduction to soft tissue work and combined clinical examination including recording observations (*,O, R, P, *, M, *,*,*)
Chapter
Bergmann - Chiropractic Technique pp 152-169 (Cervical Spine)
Vizniak - Muscle Manual - pp 74 - 105 (Cervical Spine)
Additional resources available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lectures:
Introduction to vitalism and mechanism
Introduction to thoracic muscles
Practical:
Thoracic spine -introduction to motion palpation with documentation and muscle testing
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 188 - 200 (Thoracic Spine)
Vizniak - pp 109 - 151 (Torso and Back)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to biomechanics and functional anatomy of the spine
Introduction to lumbar muscles
Practical:
Lumbar spine -introduction to motion palpation with documentation and muscle testing
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 233- 245 (Lumbar Spine)
Vizniak - pp 109 - 151 (Torso and Back)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to contemporary philosophy
Practical:
Thoracic and lumbar spine -introduction to soft tissue work and combined clinical examination including recording observations (*,O, R, P, *, M, *,*,*)
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 188 - 200 (Thoracic Spine), pp 233- 245 (Lumbar Spine)
Vizniak - pp 109 - 151 (Torso and Back)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
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Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to the biomechanics of the extremities
Practical:
Review of spinal motion palpation, muscle testing, soft tissue and combined examination AND 2nd class of the week mid-term OSCE
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6 OSCE second class of the week
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to upper limb muscles
Practical:
Upper limb -introduction to motion palpation with documentation and muscle testing
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 294-302 (Shoulder), pp 315-321 (Elbow), and pp 326-333 (Wrist and hand)
Vizniak - pp 154 - 189 (Upper Arm) and pp 192 - 243 (Forearm and Hand)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to evidence informed healthcare
Practical:
Upper Limb -introduction to soft tissue work and combined clinical examination including recording observations (*,O, R, P, *, M, *,*,*)
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 294-302 (Shoulder), pp 315-321 (Elbow), and pp 326-333 (Wrist and hand)
Vizniak - pp 154 - 189 (Upper Arm) and pp 192 - 243 (Forearm and Hand)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to lower limb muscles
Practical:
Lower limb -introduction to motion palpation with documentation and muscle testing
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 262 - 273 (Pelvis) and pp 337 - 346 (Hip), pp 349 - 358 (Knee), and pp 364 - 371 (Ankle and Foot)
Vizniak - pp 246 - 301 (Hip and thigh) and pp 304 - 343 (leg and foot)
Additional resources will be available on moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Introduction to manual therapies
Practical:
Lower Limb -introduction to soft tissue work and combined clinical examination including recording observations (*,O, R, P, *, M, *,*,*)
Chapter
Bergmann - pp 262 - 273 (Pelvis) and pp 337 - 346 (Hip), pp 349 - 358 (Knee), and pp 364 - 371 (Ankle and Foot)
Vizniak - pp 246 - 301 (Hip and thigh) and pp 304 - 343 (leg and foot)
Additional resources will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Formative Moodle quiz AND submission of on-campus activities weeks 6-10
On-campus activities Due: Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Practicals:
Review of upper and lower extremity motion palpation, muscle testing, soft tissue and combined examination
Review for OSCE in week 12 -activities to be provided
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1 On-campus Activity
These activities will take place in the first 15 - 20 mins of EACH practical class, expect 2 per week unless otherwise specified. A detailed list of each activity plus a checklist will be provided on Moodle. It is important that you ensure the instructor registers your activity, please print off the on-campus activity check-list and have your instructor sign it after you complete the activity. You will receive formative feedback from your peers and your instructors for these activities. Important to note, an 80% pass rate is required to pass the course. Participation and completion of each activity needs to be recorded and submitted via Moodle in weeks 5 and 10.
Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
upload completed on-campus activity checklist to Moodle
Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018)
Each student will receive confirmation of successful completion of 80% or more of the activities
The composition of weekly short activities will be based on the following criteria:
- Can the student demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills?
- Can the student perform, interpret and analyse musculoskeletal assessment findings?
- Can the student competently perform functional muscle tests?
- Can the student competently perform a range of soft tissue therapies?
- Can the student demonstrate their knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system?
- Can the student discuss chiropractic philosophy, evidence informed healthcare and the variations of manual therapies in a group setting?
- Apply your psychomotor skills to adjusting/manipulative set-ups at an intermediate level.
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques at an intermediate level.
- Test the function of a range of muscles and muscle groups.
- Analyse findings from musculoskeletal assessment protocols such as observation, range of movement and palpation.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
2 Practical Assessment
There will be two OSCEs over the term, the first in week 6 (weighted at 20% of total 50%) and the second in week 12 (weighted at 30% of total 50%).
Week 6 - will require you to demonstrate competence in the following practical skills:
- Patient handling
- Chiropractic record keeping
- Motion palpation of the spine
- Muscle tests of the spine
Station 1: Regional examination of the spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbar) to include recording active range of motion (AROM), passive range of motion (PROM), motion palpation of assigned segments and two muscle tests
Week 12 - will require you to demonstrate competence in the following practical skills:
- Patient handling
- Chiropractic record keeping
- Motion palpation of the spine and upper and lower limbs
- Muscle tests of the spine and upper and lower limbs
Components:
- Performing and recording postural analysis
- Motion palpation (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee or ankle)
- Muscle tests (spinal and extremity)
- Performing and recording AROM and PROM (spinal region)
- Motion palpation (spinal region)
- Soft tissue work
Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018) 2:00 pm AEST
OSCE will be marked on-campus, time slots will be provided.
Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018)
results will be returned via moodle
- Can you demonstrate appropriate patient handling and chiropractic record keeping?
- Can you demonstrate competence in performing soft tissue techniques?
- Can you demonstrate competence in evaluating the musculoskeletal system (observation, range of motion and motion palpation)?
- Can you demonstrate competence in functional muscle testing?
- Apply your psychomotor skills to adjusting/manipulative set-ups at an intermediate level.
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques at an intermediate level.
- Test the function of a range of muscles and muscle groups.
- Analyse findings from musculoskeletal assessment protocols such as observation, range of movement and palpation.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Ethical practice
Examination
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