Overview
In this unit you will learn about the important features of complex and multifaceted clinical conditions which are 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, diagnosis and management skills acquired in Professional Chiropractic Practice 2 (CHIR13009). This unit builds upon the knowledge and skills you have obtained in Professional Chiropractic Practice 1 (CHIR13008) and Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 1 (CHIR12007).
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: CHIR12007 and CHIR13008Co-requisite: CHIR13009
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 - 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 Have your Say and verbal feedback
Students did not like the self-directed learning opportunity with required reading and matching set of questions to be answered directly from and alongside the reading material.
It is recommended that the unit co-ordinator communicate the importance of self-directed learning to students
Feedback from Have your Say and verbal feedback
Students appreciated the case-based material mirroring what they can expect to see in the future in professional practice.
It is recommended that good quality, genuine, case-based material that incorporate new topics but expand previous learning continue to be provided.
Feedback from Have your Say
Students appreciated the content topics that were relevant and important for future professional practice.
It is recommended that content and topics continue to be relevant and important for future professional practice.
Feedback from Have your Say
Students provided mixed opinions on the volume of content in this unit. Most were happy with the volume and some felt the volume was onerous.
It is recommended that an internal and external audit of the volume and topics be considered.
- Discuss and describe the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities seen in chiropractic practice
- Using provided clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities develop differential and working diagnoses
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in the selection of procedures used in the assessment and management of complex and multifaceted conditions seen in chiropractic practice.
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 - Written Assessment - 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 - Written Assessment - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithms.
Edition: 5th (2014)
Authors: Thomas A. Souza
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Burlington Burlington , MA , USA
ISBN: 978-1-284-02230-8
Binding: Hardcover
Neurological Examination Made Easy
Edition: 5th (2013)
Authors: Geraint Fuller
Churchhill Livingstone Elseveir Ltd
Glouchester Glouchester , UK
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5177-7
Binding: Paperback
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6 th (2014)
Edition: 6th (2014)
Authors: David J. Magee
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-1-4557-0977-9
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
If you prefer to study with a paper text, you can purchase one at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code).
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.
k.lorme@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
1.0 Hip Common Conditions
1.1 Review Hip Tissue and Anatomy
1.2 Bursitis, Synovitis,
1.3 Childhood Conditions
1.4 AVN/ Ostenecrosis
1.5 Trauma Fractures and Tumors
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
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
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A;405-407, 409-410, 412, 419-421
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
2.0 Knee Common Conditions
2.1 Review Knee Anatomy
2.2 Meniscal and Knee Ligament Injuries
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 12, Knee, 765-770;
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 423-433, 448-470, 478-506, 514-530, 534-538
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
3.0 Ankle and Foot Common Conditions
3.1 Ankle Sprain
3.2 Plantar Fasciitis
3.3 Misc
a. Knee, Ankle and Foot Trauma (Fracture/ Dislocation)
b. Knee Ankle and Foot Arthropathies
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th (2014); Author: David J. Magee; Chapter 12, Leg, Ankle & Foot, 888-895
Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithims 5th (2016); Authors: Souza T.A; 478-506, 514-530, 534-538
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Test due Friday 30/7/2021 at 11:59PM
Module/Topic
Lecture:
4.1 Joint Disease - Arthropathies
4.2 Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis
Tutorial
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
Lecture:
5.1 Scoliosis
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
N/A
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
Lecture:
6.1 Headaches
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Test due Friday 27/8/2021 at 11:59PM
Module/Topic
Lecture:
7.1 Dizziness
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
Lecture:
8.1 TMJ and Facial Pain
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
Lecture:
9.1 Spine and Spinal Cord Tumours
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
PORTFOLIO ESSAY/ REFLECTION 17/9/2021 at 5PM
Portfolio Essay/ Reflections Due: Week 9 Friday (17 Sept 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture:
10.1 Infection
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-Class Test due Friday 24/9/2021 at 11:59PM
In-Class Tests (30%) Due: Week 10 Friday (24 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture
11.1 Post Trauma
Tutorial:
Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
Lecture:
Regional DDx and Review
Tutorial:
Regional DDx
Case history simulation and discussion related to cases over the term
Chapter
Refer to the Unit Moodle site for assigned readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
N/A
Module/Topic
N/A
Chapter
N/A
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of Term on-line assessment test
Thursday 14/10/2021 from 9-11 AM
End of term On-Line Assessment Due: Review/Exam Week Thursday (14 Oct 2021) 11:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
There will be one (1) essay type assessment pieces through the term. The essay will be around clinical cases and concepts that you have studied over the term. You will be assigned a case or condition to discuss in detail. The assessment will be a paper of 1000 +/- 10% words.
Week 9 Friday (17 Sept 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Uploaded on Moodle. The assessment is due Week 9 September Friday 17th at 5 PM
Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021)
Via Moodle
Assessment criteria will be based on grammar, knowledge and logic, referencing (including external material), and overall composition. A rubric will be provided.
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in the selection of procedures used in the assessment and management of complex and multifaceted conditions seen in chiropractic practice.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
2 In-class Test(s)
You will perform three (3) online tests during the term. This assessment occurs in weeks 3,6,10 and will assist with review for the final assessment. The quiz will be based on the material presented in the weeks prior. The test will involve any of multiple choice, true and false, matching questions. The test will be a 30 minutes. The quiz will be available during a 24 hour window.
Week 10 Friday (24 Sept 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Via Moodle
Review/Exam Week Friday (15 Oct 2021)
Via Moodle
The assessment will test your comprehension, assimilation, clinical reasoning and communication of general knowledge, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic means and some care options for the range of more complex and multifaceted conditions encountered in Chiropractic practice. The assessments will cover the material presented in the weeks before the quiz. All quizzes will be graded. If there is no weekly submission by the student a grade of zero will be given.
- Discuss and describe the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities seen in chiropractic practice
- Using provided clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities develop differential and working diagnoses
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Written Assessment
The End of Term Assessment will be a test that will take place in a computer lab under supervision of a staff member. The test will be delivered via Moodle and will involve a range of question types including matching, true/ false, short answer, essay and multiple choice questions.
These questions will assess the content delivered between weeks 1-12.
Review/Exam Week Thursday (14 Oct 2021) 11:00 am AEST
Online via Moodle
Exam Week Friday (22 Oct 2021)
Via Moodle
The assessment will test your comprehension, assimilation, clinical reasoning and communication of general knowledge, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic means and some care options for the range of more complex and multifaceted conditions encountered in Chiropractic practice and presented in all formats throughout the term.
The End of Term Test will be based on a score out of 100 points. You will need a minimum of 50% to pass this test.
- Discuss and describe the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities seen in chiropractic practice
- Using provided clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities develop differential and working diagnoses
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in the selection of procedures used in the assessment and management of complex and multifaceted conditions seen in chiropractic practice.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
- Social Innovation
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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.
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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.
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