Overview
In this unit you will build upon your knowledge of the principles and practice of chiropractic management through the introduction of soft tissue and mobilisation techniques commonly used in chiropractic practice. You will further demonstrate your psychomotor skills through the application of these techniques in practical classes. You will continue to learn about the contemporary status and philosophy of the chiropractic profession as well as the biomechanical principles underpinning the practical procedures you are learning.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2 CHIR11003 Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 2 Co-requisite: CHIR12004 Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy 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 - 2021
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 Self-reflection and Student Feedback "Have Your Say"
The students appreciated the use of interactive and innovative online apps to enhance their practical learning while off campus due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator continue to provide interactive tutorials including: problem-based learning sessions supported by innovative online apps and software (like Kahoot and H5P).
Feedback from Student Feedback "Have Your Say"
The students appreciated the weekly study guide questions and tasks to assist them with keeping on track.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator continues to offer weekly self-paced practice material for students to assist them with comprehension of content and assessment preparation.
Feedback from Student Feedback "Have Your Say"
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, students struggled with the transition to online learning, and missed the practical components of the unit.
It is recommended that when it is safe to do so future offerings of this unit should return to weekly face to face teaching.
- Discuss the principles and practice of chiropractic management in a diverse community
- Demonstrate psychomotor skills including mobilisation and soft tissue technique in a professional and competent manner
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current political status of the chiropractic profession
- Communicate the biomechanical and physiological principles underpinning mobilisation and soft tissue techniques to a variety of audiences.
Learning outcome 1 - competency 1 (1.2, 1.3), 3 (3.2, 3.4), and 4 (4.2)
Learning outcome 2 - competency 1 (1.2, 1.3) and 5 (5.2)
Learning outcome 3 - competency 1 (1.1, 1.3, 1.4)
Learning outcome 4 - competency 1 (1.2) and 2 (2.1)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||
2 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | ||||
3 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | ||||
4 - Portfolio - 25% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
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 - In-class Test(s) - 25% | ||||||||||
3 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | ||||||||||
4 - Portfolio - 25% |
Textbooks
Chiropractic Technique: Principles and Procedures
3rd edition (2011)
Authors: Thomas Bergmann and David Peterson
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , MO , USA
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Joint-Play and Mobilization
1st edition (2018)
Authors: Nikita A Vizniak
Professional Health Systems Inc
Burnaby Burnaby , BC , CANADA
ISBN: 978-0-9936191-4-4
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
The Vizniak book is also available as an e-book which is perfectly acceptable.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.dane@cqu.edu.au
m.harris@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Overview to FCP3; Introduction, Expectations of FCP3 and compulsory Lab Induction; Introduction to 'new' soft tissues techniques; creation of the Weebly ePortfolio introduction.
Practical types of thrusts; chirobics; psychomotor development; review of ROM, palpation from FCP1; review of muscle testing and soft tissue work from FCP2.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 394-398
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 38-41
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission of Weebly ePortfolio URL link due Sunday March 14th, 2021.
Module/Topic
Lectures on stretching techniques; cervical spine anatomy, muscle biomechanics, joint classification and lever biomechanics.
Practical: Cervical region soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques development with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 151-169; page 399-410
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 198-205; 212-223
Observe the Bergmann videos for P-A scan and motion palpation of the cervical spine.
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Work through Study Guide questions.
Module/Topic
Lectures on muscle energy techniques; thoracic and rib spinal anatomy; cervicothoracic biomechanics.
Lecture on working effectively with Australian Indigenous Populations
Practical: Thoracic and rib region soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques development with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 11-18; 20-23; page 188-200; 399-410
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 165-171; 183
Observe the Bergmann videos for P-A scan and motion palpation of the thoracic spine and ribs (costal) region.
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
ZOOM session
Submission of Chiropractic Lab Clearance Participation due Friday March 26th, 2021.
Module/Topic
Lectures on joint motion arthrokinematics; lumbar and pelvic, lumbopelvic biomechanics; chiropractic medicine evolution.
Practical: Lumbopelvic soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques development with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 233-245; page 383-386
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 103-107; 138-141; 148-149
Observe the Bergmann videos for P-A scan and motion palpation of the lumbopelvic spine.
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture on gait analysis overview.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 55-59
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 103-107; 138-141; 148-149
Observe the ASICS - Gait video for an overall perspective of gait.
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
ZOOM session
Module/Topic
Vacation Week
Chapter
Vacation Week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Module/Topic
Lecture on G.A.L.S. assessment.
Practical review of spinal regions and preparing for Mid-Term OSCE.
Chapter
Observe the GALS screening exam
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Mid-Term OSCE held during class this week.
Study Guide questions
Module/Topic
Lecture on hip biomechanics
Practical: Hip soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques development with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 337-341; 344-346
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 314-323
Observe the Bergmann videos for mobilisation techniques of the lower limb (hip).
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Upload the first ePortfolio reflection due Sunday April 2nd, 2021
ZOOM session
Module/Topic
Lecture on knee, ankle and foot biomechanics
Practical: Knee, ankle, foot soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques development with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 349-358; page 365-372
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 337-343; page 356-367
Observe the Bergmann videos for mobilisation techniques of the lower limb (knee, ankle and foot).
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture on shoulder biomechanics
Practical: Shoulder soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 294-302
Vizniak, N "Joint-Play and Mobilization" page 250-269
Observe the Bergmann videos for mobilisation techniques of the upper limb (shoulder).
Periodic journal articles relative to the lecture material.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Study Guide Questions
Module/Topic
Lecture on elbow, wrist and hand biomechanics
Practical: Elbow, wrist and hand soft tissue manipulation and mobilisation techniques with integrated examination.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 316-322; page 326-333
Vizniak, N "Joint Play and Mobilization" page 279-282; page 294-301
Observe the Bergmann videos for mobilisation techniques of the upper limb (elbow, wrist and hand).
Events and Submissions/Topic
Upload the second ePortfolio reflection due Sunday May 23rd, 2021
ZOOM session
Module/Topic
Lecture on temporomandibular joint biomechanics
Preparation for final reviews and completion of ePortfolio assignment.
Practical: Review of upper and lower limb regions expectations for final OSCE practical.
Chapter
Bergmann, T "Chiropractic Technique; Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition" page 383-394; page 326-333
Vizniak, N "Joint Play and Mobilization" page 234-235
Events and Submissions/Topic
Upload the ePortfolio with copy of signed On- Campus Activities Checklist due Friday May 28th, 2021
ZOOM session
(PORTFOLIO 25%) Due: Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: None
Final OSCE
Chapter
None
Events and Submissions/Topic
FINAL-Term OSCE held during class this week.
(OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATIONS (OSCES) 50%) Due: Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 6:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The end of Term Test is scheduled as per timetable on the
Wednesday June 9th, 11.30am - 1.30 pm
(IN-CLASS TEST 25%) Due: Review/Exam Week Wednesday (9 June 2021) 11:30 am AEST
Module/Topic
End of Term On-Line Test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 On-campus Activity
The on-campus activities in this unit will help prepare you for subsequent units in your chiropractic degree. As such, you will receive ongoing feedback with the opportunity to work with the unit coordinator and/or tutors, as well as classmates, to develop your key chiropractic skills.
Preparation, study and organisational skills are required of both successful students and chiropractic professionals throughout your career, therefore there will be tasks that you must complete before these on-campus activities are delivered. The weekly on-campus activities will vary in requirements and expectations. Each will be based on material from the previous or current week. It is essential that you review the material.
The tasks will be completed during the first 10-15 minutes of each class. You will be provided with an on-campus activity sheet which you will be required to bring to each class and upon completion of the activity have your in-class tutor sign and date it. It is your responsibility to ensure this sheet is completed and kept safe as it is proof of completion. Once you have completed the assessment you will need to upload the signed checklist sheet in your ePortfolio into Moodle at the end of Week 11. This assignment requires 80% to pass.
Please note, this is a pass/fail assessment task that means if you do not achieve a pass for this task you will not pass the unit. Supplementary assessments are not available for pass/fail assessment items.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
Submit your signed on-campus activity checklist sheet into your portfolio at the end of Week 5 and into Moodle after the last activity
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
You may receive formative feedback following each activity during the term and your final result will be confirmed through Moodle.
The assessment criteria for this assessment task will involve completing 80% of the on-campus activities.
These activities will involve and be assessed on the following:
- Completing a task (additional details of the weekly activities can be found on Moodle)
- Receiving formative feedback
- Participating in group discussions
- Having the on-campus activity sheet signed after each activity
- Uploading the on-campus activity sheet to your ePortfolio in Moodle at the end of week 11
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You will be required to complete 80% of the on-campus activities to receive a 'pass' grade for this assessment.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Discuss the principles and practice of chiropractic management in a diverse community
- Demonstrate psychomotor skills including mobilisation and soft tissue technique in a professional and competent manner
2 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
There is a practical examination in the second practical session of Week 6 and another in week 12.
Each is worth 25% of the total grade for this unit.
Each practical examination will consist of several components. Students must obtain a total of 50% or more to pass the practical assessment. Each practical assessment must be passed.
Mid-Term OSCE Assessment Criteria:
You will need to demonstrate competence in performing and evaluating spinal muscle techniques and mobilisation approaches. Your performance will be graded, using a marking rubric, according to introduction, hygiene and consent; performance of soft tissue manipulations and/or mobilisations of the spinal regions; patient handling; technical performance and the examiner's overall impression of the overall performance.
Final OSCE Assessment Criteria:
You will need to demonstrate competence in performing and evaluating peripheral muscle techniques and mobilisation approaches. Your performance will be graded, using a marking rubric, according to the introduction, hygiene and consent; performance of soft tissue manipulations and/or mobilisations; a G.A.L.S. assessment on your patient; and a selective integrated scenario (spinal and/or peripheral) where you will perform the GORP OMNI approach: G - Gait and/or G.A.L.S. analysis, O - observation including postural, R - ranges of motion (active and passive); P - bony as well as motion and/or accessory/fluid motion and mobilisation, and M muscle assessment and energy techniques, patient handling; technical performance and the examiner's overall impression of your performance.
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 6:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (18 June 2021)
Grades with feedback will be returned via Moodle
The assessment criteria for this unit will seek to ensure that this assessment examines your newly developed clinical skills. A detailed rubric will be provided on Moodle.
The criteria will examine the following:
- Professionalism and communication with your mock patient
- Clinical skills - performing soft tissue manipulations and/or mobilisations of the spinal regions
- Performing and evaluating spinal and peripheral muscle techniques and mobilisation approaches
- Patient handling
- Communication
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Demonstrate psychomotor skills including mobilisation and soft tissue technique in a professional and competent manner
- Communicate the biomechanical and physiological principles underpinning mobilisation and soft tissue techniques to a variety of audiences.
3 Portfolio
In this unit, you will further develop your understanding of the role and skill sets required of a chiropractor. To help with your development of self-reflection.
You will create a journal and provide two (2) reflections using the CHESE MELT format.
The first topic will be to explore how health practitioners accommodate diverse populations and to reflect upon some accommodations that could be employed in a chiropractic clinic
The second topic will be to examine the chiropractic profession over the past 10 years in Australia taking time to reflect on key events that have brought the profession to the attention of others. There are examples of both good and bad events that can be found. Your reflection should consider positive contributions that individual chiropractors can make to the profession as a whole.
Your ePortfolio can be used to evaluate and enhance your learning and/or be used to critically reflect and develop deeper learning. It may be used to evolve skills set which will be essential during your professional career such as documenting your professional portfolio, professional achievements and continued professional development.
Each reflection for the term should be no longer than 1000 words +/- 10% in total, not including your APA references. Your final submission will be via your Weebly website by the end of Week 11.
Week 11 Friday (28 May 2021) 11:00 pm AEST
in Weebly via Turnitin in Moodle
Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021)
Feedback and grade to be provided via Moodle site.
The assessment criteria for this portfolio will include the following:
The completion of reflections was in a timely manner
The language used demonstrated candour and intellectual honesty with respect to the reflections and were written without any grammatical or spelling errors
Critical reflection and logic was demonstrated by subject matter that was fully explored and reflections that involve critical analysis followed by the demonstration of new understanding
The references/resources adhered to APA style guide, were from well-respected journals i.e. PubMed indexed and strengthened the points being made in the portfolio
The overall presentation of the portfolio was to a high standard, easy to navigate with the use of hyperlinks and other multimedia elements (if used) were all functional and/or relevant to the topic at hand
Each reflection for the term should be no longer than 1000 words +/- 10% in total, not including your APA references. Your final submission will be via your Weebly website by the end of Week 11.
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current political status of the chiropractic profession
4 In-class Test(s)
This end of term test will be undertaken in a CQUni computer lab on whichever campus that you are enrolled. The test will involve a mix of question types including multiple choice, short answer and matching styles. The test will assess all theoretical content taught across weeks 1-12. A study guide will be provided during the term.
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (9 June 2021) 11:30 am AEST
The end of term test will take place as per timetable (Week 13 Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm)
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (9 June 2021)
The results will be available upon completion of the assessment task
The assessment criteria will involve selecting or providing the most accurate and correct answers to the questions posed in this end of term test.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Social Innovation
- Discuss the principles and practice of chiropractic management in a diverse community
- Demonstrate knowledge of the current political status of the chiropractic profession
- Communicate the biomechanical and physiological principles underpinning mobilisation and soft tissue techniques to a variety of audiences.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.