Overview
Within this unit Foundations of Chiropractic 4 you will further develop your psychomotor skills and manipulative techniques relative to the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities. You will continue to build prior knowledge of radiographic mensuration and functional biomechanics of the spine and upper extremities, to perform musculoskeletal assessments. You will also examine current public health issues related to chiropractic care.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: CHIR12005 & CHIR12004
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 Have your Say student survey
Students believe this was the best run chiro semester for them so far. Pretty clear understanding of what was required of us and they did enjoy having to do in class power point presentations on the different topics as it creates an ownership to fully understand the content involved. Study template for the written exam was very helpful and easy to understand also.
To continue to provide well presented lectures that are clear and well referenced. The use of study guides for preparation for the written exam will enable students to consolidate their learning.
Feedback from Have your Say student survey
Students reported the debate was a great tool, and they would definitely be interested in doing more of this as they found it a great way to learn, and able to create ownership of their work.
The debate is planned to be an annual event to help build a strong chiropractic culture among the students across all campuses and encouraged robust academic dialogue.
Feedback from Have your Say student survey and Self Reflection
students reported this term was much more clear in terms of what was required both throughout the term and in relation to assessment.
To continue to work on refining the Moodle site to make it easier to navigate for students.
Feedback from Have your Say student survey
The unit was structured well and the learning outcomes are a value for future subjects within the degree.
Continue to refine the unit learning outcomes to improve the student learning experience.
Feedback from Have your Say student survey
Students believe this semester was the most fluent and organised yet. Communication between the campuses was much better. The majority of the content was presented well. The students liked how the on campus activities actually helped with OSCE scenarios and that they were much shorter in duration. They also enjoyed the opportunity for a mid semester feedback for the portfolio.
Continue to develop well planned on-campus activities that are designed to meet learning outcomes and create authentic assessment tasks.
- Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate treatment/management protocol, including the adjusting techniques used
- Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 25% | ||||
| 3 - Examination - 25% | ||||
| 4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 0% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Portfolio - 25% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 25% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Chiropractic Technique
Edition: 3rd (2010)
Authors: Thomas F . Bergmann, David H. Peterson
Mosby Elsevier
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , USA
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Joint Play and Mobilization Textbook
Edition: 1st (2018)
Authors: Nikita A. Vizniak
Prohealth
Canada
ISBN: 978-0-9936191-4-4
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Bergman is the prescribed text book for CHIR11001, CHIR11003, CHIR12005 & CHIR12006.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- ZOOM meetings
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.
m.harris@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
1. Overview: Unit Introduction; Formative Assessment Tasks and Learning Outcomes.
2. Mannequin- Based Simulation in Chiropractic Education.
3. Lab Orientation
4. Skills Chirobics
Chapter
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 4: Principles of Adjustive Technique; Contraindications to Complications of Adjustive Therapy p 93- 102
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 20- 33
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Cervical Spine Biomechanics
2. Review Cervical Spine Motion Palpation
3. Public Health: Assessment of Vertebral Artery Insufficency by G Clum
4. Cervical Spine Set Ups and Adjustments fig 5.94A, fig 5.84B fig 5.96A
Chapter
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique pg 152- 184
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 198- 205, 206 - 209,
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practicall labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Upper Cervical Spine
2. Ancillary techniques for Cervical Spine and Upper Limb ( muscle energy, mobilisations, traction)
3. Upper Cervical Spine Set Ups and Adjustments fig 5.82, fig 5.98A
4. Cervical NRA and Mensuration
Chapter
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique pg 175- 180
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 212- 215, 218 -219, 222- 223, 230
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Review Lower Cervical Spine Biomechanics
2. Mannequin practice basic stances for Set Ups and Adjustments
3. Cervicothoracic Set Ups and Adjustments fig 5.169A fig 5.170A
4. Force Plate Analysis
5. Public Health.Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Health
Chapter
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique pg 180- 184
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 224-228
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Shoulder Joint Biomechanics
2. Shoulder NRA and Mensuration
3. Shoulder Set Ups and Adjustments fig 6.53 and see slides
4. AC and SC Set Ups and Adjustments fig 6.63, fig 6.65
5. Public Health: Cultural Perspectives and Awareness: presentations and recorded interview on Indigenous health issues
Chapter
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Technique pg 294- 309
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 240- 251
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
Study Break - no classes scheduled
Chapter
Study Break - no classes scheduled
Events and Submissions/Topic
Study Break - no classes scheduled
Module/Topic
Mid Term OSCE within the practical labs
1. How to proceed when evidence -based practice is required but very little evidence available.
Chapter
Mid Term OSCE within the practical labs
Events and Submissions/Topic
Mid Term OSCE within the practical labs
Module/Topic
1. Thoracic Spine Joint Biomechanics
2. Thoracic Spine Set Ups and Adjustments fig 5.175A, fig 5.175B, fig 5.177A, 5.181E, fig 5.181G
3. Non Thrust procedures: Mobilisations, Traction and Soft Tissue Techniques
4. Commencing Preparation for the Great Debate
Chapter
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques pg 188- 226
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 155- 163
3. Bergmann, Chapter 7 Non thrust Procedures Mobilisation, Traction and Soft Tissue Techniques pg 381- 384, 402- 405
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Biomechanics of the Elbow
2. Elbow NRA and Mensuration
3. Elbow Set Ups and Adjustments fig 6.85, fig 6.86, fig 6.87, 6.88 , 6.89, 6.90
4. Elbow adjustments fig 6. 92 and fig 6.931 and see slides
Chapter
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques pg 315- 325
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 274- 278, 279- 282
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Biomechanics of the Wrist and Hand
2. Wrist and Hand NRA and Mensuration
3. Wrist and Hand Set Ups and Adjustments fig 6.16, fig 6.117, fig 6.118, fig 6.119, fig 6.120, fig 6.121, fig 6.122, fig 6.123
4. Wrist and Hand Adjustments fig 6.126, fig 6.130 , fig 6.132 , fig 6.133, fig 6.134
5. Public Health Screenings for Disease Recognising the benefits and limitations of Public Health Screenings
Chapter
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques pg 326- 337
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 286- 302
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
Module/Topic
1. Temporomandibular Joint TMJ
2. Biomechanics of Temporomandibular Joint TMJ fig 6.19, fig 6.21, fig 6.22, fig 6.24 and fig 6.25
3. The Great Debate
Chapter
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques pg 283- 294
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation pg 234- 236
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Activity within the practical labs each week.
The Great Debate
On - Campus Activity (Pass/Fail) 0% Due: Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
1. Review all setups and adjustments
Chapter
MOCK OSCE
Events and Submissions/Topic
No On-Campus Activity scheduled for this week
Submit ePortfolio in Mahara
address any concerns for the up coming OSCE
Portfolio 25% Due: Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
OSCE
Chapter
OSCE
Events and Submissions/Topic
OSCE
OSCE Practical Assessment 50% Due: Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018) 8:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
REVISION
Chapter
REVISION
Events and Submissions/Topic
REVISION
Module/Topic
Examination Week
Chapter
Examination Week
Events and Submissions/Topic
Examination Week
CHIR12006 is the 4th unit the in Foundations of Chiropractic Practice program.
A weekly Zoom session will be made available for you to attend and obtain direction on any of the topics required in this unit. They will be scheduled every week (QLD) time throughout this term.
There will also be a Q & A Forum setup where you can be encouraged to ask questions that you may have. This forum will be monitored as some of the answers you obtain will be shared to all.
If you wish to speak to myself and ask specific questions then please use the Q & A Forum where the answer to your questions can addressed and could benefit of the entire 2nd year cohort.
I can be contacted on m.harris@cqu.edu.au or call 07) 4940 7506
1 On-campus Activity
The on-campus activities will occur in the practical labs each week. Each weeks 's activity will vary in content and will involve the learning outcomes for this unit throughout the term. These activities will prepare you for your assessments in this unit.
Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
The on-campus activities will occur in the practical labs each week. Each weeks 's activity will vary in content and will involve the learning outcomes for this unit throughout the term. These activities will prepare you for your assessments in this unit.
Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018)
Feedback maybe provided to students after each Short Activity.
The students are required to participate in 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation in class.
You will receive a PASS/FAIL for all in on-campus activities which is required to continue in the program regardless of the OSCE practical and Final Examination results.
- Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
In this unit you will further develop your understanding of the role and skill sets required of a chiropractor through investigating the knowledge, skills and dispositions required. To help with your development on this journey of self-discovery you will create a journal for each lecture you attend and provide reflections of the On-Campus activities discussions, activities and material presented during the term. The journal provides evidence of the quality and quantity of your in-class learning.
Your ePortfolio can be used as a way 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.
Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
In Mahara via Turnitin in Moodle
Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)
via Turnitin in Moodle
You will be required to reflect on the theoretical and practical content of the unit and enter comments in your journal which can be then entered electronically into your ePortfolio in Mahara
Throughout the term you will be given on-campus activities (based upon the learning outcomes for this unit) that you will comment and reflect on in your ePortfolio and will involve the following criteria.
If requested you will be able to receive feedback on your portfolio in week 3 and week 9 of the term to ensure you have met all requirements for this assignment.
Note that you will continue to develop your portfolio in future units in the course.
1 - Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate treatment/management protocol, including the adjusting techniques used
2 - Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
3 - Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
4 - Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.
There will be a specific rubric for the ePortfolio that is available in your Moodle site that you can refer to for further information.
The students are required to attend 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation in class.
You will receive a PASS/FAIL for all in on-campus activities which is required to continue in the program regardless of the OSCE practical and Final Examination results.
- Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
3 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
In practice, the chiropractor is required to combine a variety of psychomotor skills. All skills/techniques taught within this unit must be mastered. You must have a strong understanding of their applications. The primary focus of this assessment will be on the contextual nature of the adjustment/manipulation in addition to refining the skill itself. Each of these activities will require the student to complete various techniques over a specific time period, with an allowance of 1 minute reading/planning time prior to the commencement of the assessment. You will complete a Mid Term Exam (OSCE), with a value of 20% in week 6 and a Final Term Exam (OSCE) with a value of 30% in week 12 in scheduled lab times where possible.
Activity 1-- You will be required to perform three upper limb setups/ mock thrust adjustmentsat an intermediate level demonstrating correct technique, appropriate patient handling. Furthermore, you will be required to perform the physical examination components below correlating your findings to your examiner by viva voce
- Motion palpation of the joint;
- Perform the appropriate setup and mock thrust adjustment
The tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
Activity 2- Perform functional assessments demonstrating the correct technique with appropriate patient handling and viva voce assessment and or perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non- force techniques at an intermediate level. eg PNF stretches, trigger point therapy, mobilizations, X fiber friction therapy. This tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
Activity 3 - You will be required to perform three spinal setups/ mock thrust adjustments at an intermediate level demonstrating correct technique, appropriate patient handling. Furthermore, you will be required to perform the physical examination components below correlating your findings to your examiner by viva voce:
- Motion palpation assessment of a spinal segment.
- Perform the appropriate setup and mock thrust adjustment.
Please note:
- Must perform the appropriate setup/ mock thrust adjustment for the lesion in question. The tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
- You present for your OSCE dressed professionally. Any student not adhering to the dress code may be excluded from the assessment;
- Each activity is timed. You will have the set time to complete the activity , therefore if an activity is not completed within the allocated time the practical element will be stopped and you will be marked based on your performance to that point;
- Clinical and skills staff may be present as part of the examiner assessment date;
- The assessment will be recorded using a video camera to enable moderation, however, these recordings will not be available for student feedback.
Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018) 8:00 am AEST
practical assessments are performed in-class in scheduled time
Exam Week Friday (19 Oct 2018)
Results will be released once moderated
You will complete a Mid Term Exam (OSCE), with a value of 20% in week 6 and a Final Term Exam (OSCE) with a value of 30% in week 12 in scheduled lab times where possible.
Your performance will be graded using a marking rubric which will be provided to you via Moodle.This marking rubric will grade your performance according to the following:
- Infection control
- Draping
- Verbal Consent
- Static palpation of the region
- Motion palpation of the joint
- Perform the appropriate adjustment for the lesion in question
- Appropriate interpretation of findings
- Practitioner position
- Patient position
- Patient handling
- Examiners over all impression
No submission method provided.
- Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate treatment/management protocol, including the adjusting techniques used
- Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Team Work
Examination
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.
What can you do to act with integrity?
