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CHIR13006 Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 2
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 2
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General Information

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

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

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 - 2022

Brisbane
Mackay
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. Portfolio
Weighting: 20%
2. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 30%
3. Written Assessment
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

Feedback

Some students felt that because the content was posted early and in advance it made it easier to plan study.

Recommendation

It is recommended that early posting of material and keeping the material clinically relevant should continue.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

Students felt that the lectures while heavy in content included relevant material and were presented in a fun and enjoyable way.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the UC continue to foster a fun learning environment without sacrificing the level of content.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

Students appreciated that the content was very specific and to the point. There was no extra content that was not required.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the content continue to be presented in a very specific and to the point manner.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Discuss and describe the etiology, incidence, pathophysiology and clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities seen in chiropractic practice
  2. Using provided clinical presentations of complex and multifaceted conditions of the spine and extremities develop differential and working diagnoses
  3. 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 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
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 and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

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
Prescribed

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
Prescribed

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

Both paper and eBook copies can now 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)
Referencing Style

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.

Teaching Contacts
Kenneth Lorme Unit Coordinator
k.lorme@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

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

1.6 Common Hip Conditions in Clinical Practice Overview


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, 401-414,419-421

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

2.1 Review Knee Anatomy

2.2A Meniscal and Knee Ligament Injuries

2.2B Knee Muscle/ Tendon

2.3 Knee Trauma

2.4 Common Knee Conditions in Clinical Practice Overview


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 eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

3.1 Ankle Sprain and Common Disorders

3.2 Ankle and Foot Misc. Conditions

3.3 Ankle and Foot Trauma (Fracture/ Dislocation)

3.4 Misc. Conditions of the Leg

3.5 Heel Pain

3.6 Common Ankle and Foot Conditions in Clinical Practice Overview

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 eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-Class Quiz due Friday 29/7/2022 at 11:59PM

Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

4.1 Joint Disease - Arthropathies (Degenerative, Inflammatory, and Crystalline)

4.2 Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis

Tutorial

4.1B Arthropathies in Clinical Practice Overview

4.2B Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis in Clinical Practice Overview

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

5.1 Scoliosis


Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

N/A

Chapter

N/A

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

6.1 Headaches

Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-Class Quiz due Friday 26/8/2022 at 11:59PM

Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

7.1 Dizziness

Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 8 Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

8.1 TMJ 

8.2 Facial Pain

Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 9 Begin Date: 12 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

9.1A Primary Spinal Cord Tumours

9.1B Tumours and Metastatic Disease

9.2 Primary Bone Tumours


Tutorial:

9.3 Overview of Tumours in Clinical Practice

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

Submit Portfolio Essay/ Reflection Friday September 16th at 9 PM


Portfolio Essay/ Reflections Due: Week 9 Friday (16 Sept 2022) 9:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 19 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

10.1 Infection

10.2 Cellulitis/ Meningitis

Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-Class Quiz due Friday 23rd at 11:59PM


In-Class Quizzes (30%) Due: Week 10 Friday (23 Sept 2022) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 26 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture

11.1 Trauma and Falls Lecture


Tutorial:

Case history simulation and discussion related to lecture

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Please read key points in Falls by Adam Darowski for each chapter pages: 1-3,6,14,21,17,30,33,39,44,45,48,54,58,65,77,82,90,99,109,125,134,143,144 and Chapter 17 pages 125-132

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Lecture:

Regional DDx and Review Cases


Tutorial:

Regional DDx Cases

Case history simulation and discussion related to cases over the term

Chapter

Refer to eReading for assigned readings

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A


Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

N/A

Chapter

N/A

Events and Submissions/Topic

End of Term Online Assessment 9-11AM 14/10/2022


End of Term On-Line Assessment Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (14 Oct 2022) 11:00 am AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Portfolio Essay/ Reflections

Task Description

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. 



Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Friday (16 Sept 2022) 9:00 pm AEST

Uploaded on Moodle. The assessment is due Week 9 September Friday 17th at 5 PM


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Friday (30 Sept 2022)

Via Moodle


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria will be based on grammar, knowledge of the condition and its diagnosis, critical thinking and logic, referencing (including external material), and overall composition. A rubric will be provided. A grade of 50% or greater is required to pass this assessment piece.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning in the selection of procedures used in the assessment and management of complex and multifaceted conditions seen in chiropractic practice.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

2 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
In-Class Quizzes (30%)

Task Description

You will perform three (3) online quizzes during the term. These quizzes occur in weeks 3,6,10 and will assist with review for the end of term on-line assessment. The quizzes will be based on the material presented during the term. The quizzes will involve any of multiple choice, true and false, matching questions. The quiz will be a 30 minutes. The quiz will be available during a 24 hour window.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (23 Sept 2022) 11:59 pm AEST

Via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022)

Via Moodle


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

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 term. All quizzes will be graded. If there is no weekly submission by the student a grade of zero will be given unless pre-approved in writing.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
End of Term On-Line Assessment

Task Description

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, multiple choice, true/ false, short answer, and essay/ cases. These questions will assess the content delivered between weeks 1-12.

An overall grade of 50% or more is required to pass this assessment piece. 


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Friday (14 Oct 2022) 11:00 am AEST

Online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (21 Oct 2022)

Via Moodle


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

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. A grade of less than 50% may receive a supplementary test based on CQU policy.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice
  • Social Innovation

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?

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?