CQUniversity Unit Profile
CHIR12006 Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 4
Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 4
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General Information

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

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

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 - 2019

Brisbane
Mackay
Melbourne
Sydney

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. On-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail
2. Portfolio
Weighting: 25%
3. Examination
Weighting: 25%
4. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Weighting: 50%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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

Feedback

Best aspects of this unit are the practical sessions As a student went on to say "Well its chiro, so best aspects are getting hands on".

Recommendation

To develop student's psychomotor skills and improve the student learning experience the practical sessions should be extended each week. A student commented that "as we are a practical profession, I would like to see more time spent in the lab class each week. I believe that increasing the lab classes would benefit each student to learn and fine tune the practical skills required in the students future profession".This is a view that the unit coordinator supports for possible change in the future.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback

Students found the portfolio a great learning tool and did prefer having only 5 to write this semester so it gave them more time to research and reflect on their thoughts. They did wish they had a slightly higher word limit, although in some ways it helped me compress their thoughts.

Recommendation

The portfolio assessment task will continue to be used to help develop students critical thinking skills.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback

The practical classes should strictly be about practical work and the Zoom sessions should be times for where the lecturer can cover public health topics or other theory topics. If they want to teach theory face to face to add a compulsory tutorial to the subject.

Recommendation

The practical classes are structured to allow for discussion of the material, better time management is planned for the future and communicated to the tutors in weekly tutor meetings.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback

Best Foundations yet with OUTSTANDING teachers, very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and happy to teach us the same thing again and again until it sunk in. They really helped us feel prepared for both the OSCEs, many of the other students commented they were extremely happy and felt more prepared in this semester than in others.

Recommendation

The discipline will continue to employ tutors that have a strong passion for teaching and pass on their knowledge to the next generation of chiropractors. As these are our greatest assets.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  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.


Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

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 and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Chiropractic Technique

Edition: 3rd (2010)
Authors: Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson
Mosby Elsevier
Philadelphia Philadelphia , PA , United States
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Supplementary

Joint Play and Mobilization Textbook

Edition: 1st (2018)
Authors: Nikita A.Vizniak
Professional Health Systems
Canada
ISBN: 978-0-9936191-4-4
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

The Nikita A. Vizniak texts bridge the gap between classroom education and practical clinical application.They contain current, easily accessible information on topics including musculoskeletal assessment, palpation, trigger point referral, radiographic analyses and mensuration. Free online resources, quizzes and videos assist the student with their studies in this unit and future units in the course.

Both texts can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • ZOOM meetings
Referencing Style

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.

Teaching Contacts
Martin Harris Unit Coordinator
m.harris@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

1. Unit profile, assessment expectations for the practical, written assessment using Weebly portfolio. 

2. Mannequin- Based Simulation in Chiropractic Education.

3. Lab Orientation

4. Skills Chirobics

5. APA Clinical Guidelines for Assessing Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency in the Management of Cervical Spine Disorders 

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Moodle

1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 4: Principles of Adjustive Technique; Contraindications to Complications of Adjustive Therapy (P.92-102)


Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Submit Weebly URL to Unit Coordinator by end of week 1 Term 2 (6 pm Sunday 21st July)

Week 2 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

1. Cervical Spine Biomechanics

2. Review Cervical Spine Active and Passive ROM and Motion Palpation

3. Public Health: Assessment of Vertebral Artery Insufficency by G Clum

4. Cervical Spine Psychomotor Skills Development Skills 

5. Cervical Spine Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 5.94A,  Fig 5-94B, Fig 5-96 

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique (P.152-184)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.198- 205, 206 - 209, 230) 

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 3 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2019

Module/Topic

1. Cervical Spine

2. Ancillary techniques for Cervical Spine and Upper Limb (muscle energy, mobilisations, traction)

3. Cervical Spine Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 5.82, Fig 5.94A, Fig 5-94B, Fig 5-96A, Fig 5-98A

4. Cervical NRA and Mensuration

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique (P.175- 181)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.212- 215, 218 -219, 222- 223, 230)

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 4 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

1. Cervicothoracic Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 5.169A, Fig 5.170A 

4. Force Plate Analysis in Chiropractic Education

5. Public Health.Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Health

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5: Principles of Adjustive Technique (P.180-184)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.224-228)

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 5 Begin Date: 12 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

1. Shoulder Joint Biomechanics

2. Shoulder NRA and Mensuration

3. Accessory Joint Movement of the Shoulder Joint 

4. Assessment of Glenohumeral, Sternoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Joints

5. Shoulder Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 6.48, Fig 6-49, Fig 6-52, Fig 6-39, Fig 6-53, Fig 6-59, 

4. AC and SC Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 6.60, Fig 6.62, Fig 6-65, Fig 6-66.

5. Public Health: Cultural Perspectives and Awareness: presentations and recorded interview on Indigenous health issues

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Technique (P.294- 312)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.240- 251)

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 19 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Study Break  - no classes scheduled

Chapter

Study Break  - no classes scheduled

Events and Submissions/Topic

Study Break - no classes scheduled

Week 6 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2019

Module/Topic

Revision Week

Mid Term OSCE within the practical labs (20%)


Chapter

Revision Week 

Mid Term OSCE within the practical labs (20%)


Events and Submissions/Topic

Revision Week 

Mid Term OSCE  within the practical labs (20%)

Week 7 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2019

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. Cultural Perspectives and Awareness - Indigenous Health Issues 

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques (P.188- 226)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.155-163) 

3. Bergmann, Chapter 7 Non thrust Procedures Mobilisation, Traction and Soft Tissue Techniques(P.381- 384, 402- 405)

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 8 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

1. Elbow Examination 

2. Elbow NRA and Mensuration

3. What is Cultural Competence 

4. Accessory Joint Movement of the Elbow 

5. Elbow Set Ups and Adjustments Fig 6.85, Fig 6.86, Fig 6.87, Fig 6.88 , Fig 6.89, Fig 6.90

6. Elbow adjustments Fig 6-91, Fig 6. 92 and Fig 6.93, Fig 6-96, Fig 6-98 

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques (P.315- 325)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.274- 278, 279- 282 )

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 9 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

1. Wrist and Hand Examination 

2. Wrist and Hand NRA and Mensuration

3. Accessory Joint Movement of the Wrist and Hand  Fig 6.16, Fig 6.117, Fig 6.118, Fig 6.119, Fig 6.120, Fig 6.121, Fig 6.122, Fig 6.123, Fig 6-124, Fig 6-125

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

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques (P.326- 337)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.286-302)


Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.

Week 10 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

1. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Examination and Treatment

2. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Biomechanics 

3. TMJ Set- Ups and Adjustments Fig 6.19, Fig 6.21, Fig 6.22, Fig 6.24 and Fig 6.25

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter

1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques (P.283- 294)

2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and Mobilisation (P.234-236) 

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity within the practical labs each week.


Week 11 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2019

Module/Topic

1. Review all Set Ups and Adjustments

2. Submit Weebly e-portfolio

Technique: Practical skills 2X2 hours practical sessions.

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Submit e-portfolio in Weebly Friday 4th October 6 pm 

Submit On-Campus activity checklist via Moodle



On - Campus Activities (Pass/Fail) 0% Due: Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 6:00 pm AEST
Portfolio 25% Due: Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 6:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 07 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

OSCE

Chapter

OSCE

Events and Submissions/Topic

OSCE


OSCE Practical Assessment 50% Due: Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2019

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Exam Week Begin Date: 21 Oct 2019

Module/Topic

Examination Week

Chapter

Examination Week

Events and Submissions/Topic

Examination Week

Assessment Tasks

1 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On - Campus Activities (Pass/Fail) 0%

Task Description

On-Campus Activity

There will be weekly on-campus activities that will involve participation in set tasks during your normal lab time. It will be your responsibility to have the on-campus activity checklist (this is available on Moodle) signed by the tutor on the day of the activity. You will be required to upload this document via Moodle at the end of week 11.



Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 6:00 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.


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (18 Oct 2019)

formative feedback maybe provided to students after each short activity by the tutors.


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Minimum mark or grade
The students are required to participate in 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation in class.

Assessment Criteria

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 on-campus activities which is required to continue in the program regardless of the OSCE practical and Final Examination results.

Students are required to upload all on-campus registered activities that have been signed and witnessed by campus tutors into Moodle via Turnitin as part of their Weebly e-portfolio. 


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
In week 11 students are to upload their Weebly e-portfolio via Turnitin in Moodle promptly.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Work
  • Ethical practice

2 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Portfolio 25%

Task Description

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 reflective portfolio and provide five (5) reflections based on the on-campus activities, discussions, and material presented during the term. The e-portfolio in Weebly provides evidence of the quality and quantity of your in-class learning.

Your Weebly e-portfolio 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. Note that you will continue to develop your reflective writing skills in future units in the course. 


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (4 Oct 2019) 6:00 pm AEST

You will submit your Weebly URL with your marking rubric via Turnitin in Moodle promptly


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (25 Oct 2019)

via Turnitin in Moodle


Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
50%. Further information can be found in Moodle. A minimum grade is required to pass this unit

Assessment Criteria

You will be required to reflect on the theoretical and practical content of the unit and enter comments electronically into your e-portfolio in Weebly 

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 e-portfolio and will involve the following criteria.

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 e-portfolio in Weebly that is available in your Moodle site that you can refer to for further information. 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.

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.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
You will submit your Weebly URL with your marking rubric via Turnitin in Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ethical practice

3 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)

Assessment Title
OSCE Practical Assessment 50%

Task Description

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. 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 four (4) 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

  1. Motion palpation of the joint;
  2. 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. e.g PNF stretches, trigger point therapy, mobilizations, cross-fibre 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 four (4) upper limb 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:

  1. Motion palpation assessment of a spinal segment.
  2. Perform the appropriate setup and mock thrust adjustment.

Please note:

  1. 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.
  2. You present for your OSCE dressed professionally. Any student not adhering to the dress code may be excluded from the assessment;
  3. 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;
  4. Clinical and skills staff may be present as part of the examiner assessment date;
  5. The assessment will be recorded using a video camera to enable moderation, however, these recordings will not be available for student feedback.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (11 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST

practical assessments are performed in-class in scheduled time


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (25 Oct 2019)

Results will be released once moderated


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50% minimum mark or grade is required in order to pass the unit

Assessment Criteria

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


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
practical assessments are performed in-class in scheduled time where possible

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Work

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
25%

Length
120 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Academic Integrity Statement

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?

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