Unit Profile Correction added on 28-04-20
The end of term
examination has now been changed to an online assessment. Please see Moodle for further details.
Overview
In this unit you will learn about important features of clinical conditions which are commonly encountered in chiropractic practice. In learning the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of these conditions, you will integrate this theoretical knowledge with the the assessment and management skills acquired in Professional Chiropractic Practice 1 (CHIR13008).
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology Co-requisite: CHIR13008 Professional Chiropractic Practice 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 - 2020
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 Students response from "Have Your Say"
The students felt that having only one two-hour tutorial per week wasn't enough to cover the knowledge and practical skills required for this unit.
This unit is being modified as part of the 2020 Chiropractic curriculum review. The student's eagerness to learn, as evidenced by the request for additional tutorial time, shall be advanced as part of the review and discussion in the plan proposals.
Feedback from Students response from "Have Your Say"
Students appreciated having a mid-term OSCE and that the lead up preparation and final exam were set out well for effective learning.
The unit coordinator shall continue to provide information and assessment tasks to students in a fashion to maximise their learning and deliver authentic clinical scenarios.
Feedback from Students response from "Have Your Say"
Students requested that practical assessment rubrics be implemented with more consistency and clarity for both staff and students.
The unit coordinator shall endeavour to create clearly defined parameters and instructional materials for tutors across the campuses to use during the assessment processes to maximise equity and discrimination capabilities in the marking rubrics.
- Discuss the etiology, incidence and pathophysiology of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Describe the clinical presentation of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Demonstrate an introductory level of clinical reasoning in relation to the selection and application of commonly used assessment and management procedures.
Learning outcome 1 - competency 3 (3.4)
Learning outcome 2 - competency 3 (3.4)
Learning outcome 3 - competency 1 (1.2, 1.3), 3 (3.3, 3.4, 3.5). 4 (4.1, 4.2)
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | |||
| 2 - In-class Test(s) - 30% | |||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - In-class Test(s) - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
20th edition (2018)
Authors: Merck Editor
Elsevier Health Sciences
London London , UK
ISBN: 9780911910421
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
No referencing style set.
k.grace@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
1.1 Course profile, expectations, assessments and portfolio.
1.2 Developing a Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Clinical Reasoning & Guideline based management
1.3 Red and Yellow Flags
1.4 Pain
1.5 Cervical Spine: Tissue & Anatomy, Facet Sprain vs. Dysfunction; Cervical Muscle strain; Subluxation/ Cervical Manipulable lesions
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Authors: David J. Magee; Chapter 1
AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 5: Cervical Spine Trauma. Stuttgart: Thieme Medical, Incorporated, 2015. Web.; Chapter 1
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 59-72
Events and Submissions/Topic
Sign on to Weebly and set up Portfolio
Module/Topic
2.1 OA - Spondylosis, Uncovertebral and Facet arthrosis; Stenosis
2.2
A. Whiplash/ WAD
B. Cervical Spine Trauma
2.3 Cervical Disc Lesions, Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
2.4 Torticollis
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Authors: David J. Magee; Chapter 3 - Cervical Spine 148-162, 180-183
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 79-96, 103-104
AOSpine Masters Series, Volume 5: Cervical Spine Trauma. Stuttgart: Thieme Medical, Incorporated, 2015. Web.; Chapters 2-16
Kasch, Helge, Dennis Turk, and Troels S. Jensen. Whiplash Injury : Perspectives on the Development of Chronic Pain. 2016. Web.; Chapters 3 & 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning - Weeks 1 & 2 will be submitted for week 2
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
3.1 Thoracic Spine – Tissue and Anatomy; Mechanical Pain
3.2 Costochondritis, Scapulocostal Bursitis/ Tendonitis, Herpes Zoster; Thoracic Disc lesions
3.3 Compression fracture; Rib – Subluxation vs Fracture
3.4 Thoracic Spine OA and other common Arthropathies; Facet Syndrome
3.5 Scheuermann’s disease; Postural Syndromes
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 8, Thoracic Spine; 508-515, 536 (Tables)
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 119-123, 127-133
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 20th; Authors: Merck Editor; 1624-1625
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
4.1 Lumbar Spine – Tissue and Anatomy
4.2 Chronic LBP. Disc Disease and OA
4.3 Lumbar Radiculopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Piriformis S
4.4 Lumbar Strain/Sprain; SI syndrome; Coccyx
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 9, Lumbar Spine; 550-562, 563 & 566 (Tables), 588-594; Chapter 10, Pelvis; 649-654
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 163-180, 190-221, 233-235
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
5.1 Special Groups & Cauda Equina
5.2 Spinal Myofascial Pain Disorders (incl dysfunction/ subluxation); Postural Dysfunctions
5.3 Other Conditions
Infection, Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Neuropathy (DM, Alcoholic); AAA
Chapter
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 20th; Authors: Merck Editor; 1260-1261
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
6.1 Overview of Nerve Entrapment/ Nerve Compression/ Compression Neuropathy
6.2 Upper Limb
a. Pronator Teres S
b. CTS – Carpal Tunnel S
c. Ulnar Nerve S
d. Cubital Tunnel Entrapment
6.3 Lower Limb
a. Meralgia Paresthetica
b. Tibial and Deep Peroneal Nerve Entrapment
c. TTS – Tarsal Tunnel S
d. Morton’s neuroma
Chapter
Patten, John. Neurological Differential Diagnosis. 2nd ed. London ; New York: Springer, 1996. Print; Chapters 16 & 17
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 6, Elbow; 399, 412-416, 426 (Table); Chapter 7, Wrist/ Hand, 483 (+Table); Chapter 11, 731-732, 734 (Table), Chapter 12, 852-854; Chapter 13, 942-947
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
7.1 Review Shoulder Anatomy and Tissue
7.2 Subacromial Bursitis, Adhesive Capsulitis
7.3 Rotator Cuff S , Impingement, Labral Tears,
7.4 Misc
a. Shoulder Trauma (Fracture/ Dislocation) & Instability
b. Shoulder Arthropathies
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 5, Shoulder; 252-264; 349
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 237-245, 272-288, 298-300
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
8.1 Review Elbow, Wrist and Hand Tissue and Anatomy
8.2 Tennis/ Golfer’s Elbow
8.3 Elbow Bursitis/ Tendonitis
8.4 Wrist Intersection
8.5 Misc
a. Elbow, Wrist and Hand trauma Fracture/ Dislocation)
b. Elbow, Wrist and Hand Arthropathies
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 6, Elbow; 388-90; Chapter 7, Wrist/ Hand, 429-433
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 303-308, 311-321, 326-336, 342-356
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
9.1 Review Hip Tissue and Anatomy
9.2 Hip, Buttock and Groin Muscle Injuries; Labral Tears
9.3 Hip OA; FAI - Femoroacetabular Impingement
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 11, Hip, 689-695
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 391-397, 401-404,407-408, 413-414
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
10.1 Bursitis, Synovitis,
10.2 Childhood Conditions
10.3 AVN/ Ostenecrosis
10.4 Fractures and Tumors
Chapter
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A;405-407, 409-410, 412, 419-421
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
Module/Topic
11.1 Review Knee, Ankle and Foot Tissue and Anatomy
11.2 Meniscal and Knee Ligament Injuries
11.3 Ankle Sprain
11.4 Plantar Fasciitis
11.5 Misc
a. Knee, Ankle and Foot Trauma (Fracture/ Dislocation)
b. Knee Ankle and Foot Arthropathies
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 12, Knee, 765-770; Chapter 12, Leg, Ankle & Foot, 888-895
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 423-433, 448-470, 478-506, 514-530, 534-538
Events and Submissions/Topic
Portfolio Questions to be submitted no later than 12am Tuesday morning
In class test weekly
weekly portfolio submission Due: Week 11 Monday (25 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Weekly In-class test Due: Week 11 Monday (25 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
12.1 Series of Practice Cases that Incorporate the Terms Learning Objectives
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1 Portfolio
Workbook Questions
Each week you will be expected to upload the questions from the workbook to your Weebly Portfolio page for CHIR12007 and answer these questions prior to the first tutorial of each week. These questions will be discussed in tutorial. You will be expected to correct any answers that are not correct. This will commence week 2 and will assist with review for the final assessment.
Week 11 Monday (25 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Monday (1 June 2020)
All weekly workbook tasks are to be uploaded with attempted answers prior to the first tutorial of each week. If there is no weekly submission, an 'Incomplete' will be allotted for that week. Marking rubric will posted on Moodle. 3 'Incomplete' marks will result in an overall fail of the portfolio component. It is expected that by the end of the term, the portfolio will be complete with correct answers
- Demonstrate an introductory level of clinical reasoning in relation to the selection and application of commonly used assessment and management procedures.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical practice
2 In-class Test(s)
This will be a series of 10 questions including but not limited to multiple-choice, short answer or short case based questions related to the weekly lectures and reading materials.
This will be opened during either the first or second tutorial of each of weeks 2-11. Students will be given 20 minutes to complete the test and it will then be closed and marked.
Week 11 Monday (25 May 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Tuesday OR Thursday during tutorial session
Week 11 Monday (25 May 2020)
Following the Thursday tutorial
As the questions asked in each test will be objective in style, answers will be computer marked as either correct or incorrect. Some questions will require you to demonstrate a knowledge of facts, while others will require you to use your interpretive or analytical skills.
- Discuss the etiology, incidence and pathophysiology of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Describe the clinical presentation of commonly encountered conditions of the spine and extremities in chiropractic practice
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
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?
