CQUniversity Unit Profile
CHIR13008 Professional Chiropractic Practice 1
Professional Chiropractic Practice 1
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the assessment and management procedures commonly used in chiropractic practice. You will develop orthopedic and neurological examination skills and explore management procedures including chiropractic techniques.

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-requisites: CHIR12006 Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 4 Co-requisite CHIR12007 Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 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 - 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. On-campus Activity
Weighting: 30%
2. Portfolio
Weighting: 20%
3. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Weighting: Pass/Fail
4. In-class Test(s)
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

Students appreciated how CHIR13008 and CHIR12007 completemented each other. One student stated 'I loved how well it dovetailed with CAD1 and that I can now take a history and make a DDx which I couldn't really do before I started this subject'.

Recommendation

It is recommended that these two co-requisite units continue to be coordinated by the same unit coordinator to ensure smooth delivery of the content.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

Students valued the engaging learning environment created by the practical tutors and the unit coordinator. One student stated 'Usually at this point I'm over the semester and want it to be finished but for PCP I am eager to learn more!'

Recommendation

It is recommended that the practical tutors and the unit coordinator continue to create an engaging learning experience for the students using material that is clinically focused, authentic and delivered by experienced practitioners.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate clinical assessment skills including neurological and orthopedic procedures commonly used in chiropractic practice
  2. Demonstrate management procedures including chiropractic techniques commonly used in chiropractic practice
  3. Apply clinical reasoning skills to the selection and application of assessment and management procedures relevant to commonly encountered conditions seen in chiropractic practice
  4. Communicate and demonstrate behaviours to the standard expected of a registered healthcare professional.

Learning outcome 1 - Competency 1 (1.1, 1.2 and 1.3), 2 (2.1), 3 (3.1, 3.2 and 3.4)

Learning outcome 2 - Competency 1 (1.1, 1.2 and 1.3), 2 (2.1 and 2.3), 4 (4.1 and 4.2), 5 (5.1 and 5.2) 

Learning outcome 3 - Competency 1 (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4), 2 (2.2), 3 (3.3, 3.4 and 3.5), 4 (4.1 and 4.2)

Learning outcome 4 - Competency 2 (2.1), 3 (3.1, 3.2 and 3.4)

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 - Portfolio - 20%
2 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 0%
3 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
4 - On-campus Activity - 30%

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 - Portfolio - 20%
2 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 0%
3 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
4 - On-campus Activity - 30%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Chiropractic Technique

Edition: 3rd (2010)
Authors: Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson
MOSBY ELSEVIER
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Prescribed

Orthopedic Physical Assessment

Edition: 6th (2014)
Authors: David Magee
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-1-4557-0977-9
Binding: Hardcover
Supplementary

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
Supplementary

Neurological Examination Made Easy

Edition: 5th (2013)
Authors: Geraint Fuller
Churchill Livingstone Elseveir Ltd
Gloucester Gloucester , UK
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5177-7
Binding: Paperback

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 Introduction and Cervical Spine Begin Date: 07 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

1.1 Introduction and Expectations for the unit.
1.2 General Approach MSK testing.
1.3 Reference Standards for MSK testing.
1.4 Eliciting a History.
1.5 Cervical Spine Orthopedic Examination
1.6 Cervical Psychomotor Skills and Technique
 


Practical skills 2 X 3 hours practical sessions. Review GORP History taking activities with case scenarios.
Cervical Spine Orthopedic Examination

Psychomotor Skills Cervical Spine

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann. T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages176-184 Cervical Spine: Fig 5-85, Fig 5-94, 5-96 A, 5-98

    · Review 145-174 (Review of Cervical Assessment)

  • Magee. D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 162-208,217-219 (Responsible for all orthopedic tests covered in PowerPoint).
  • Souza.T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Protocols and Algorithms, 5th Edition. 2016, pages 49-58 and 113-123
  • Review Cervical Spine Validity Tables (found in Moodle)

Events and Submissions/Topic

N/A

Week 2 Cervical Spine and SMR Begin Date: 14 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

2.1 General Mnemonic Physical Examination (GORP)

2.2 Introduction to the Upper Limb Neurological Examination (SMR)


Technique: Practical skills 2 X 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Cervical Spine Orthopedic Examination

    Neurological Examination of Upper Limb (SMR)

    History taking activities with case scenarios.

    Psychomotor Skills Cervical Spine and Seated Cervical Skills

    Integrated GORP OMN examination

Chapter

  1. Resources and readings will be given via Reading List
  • Bergman T, Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2011) pages pages 184-185: Seated Digital Pillar Pull Fig 5-100, Seated Index Pillar Push Fig 5-101
  • Magee. D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 23-30 (Nerve Roots), pages 175-180 (myotomes, sensory scanning examination) pages 199- 203 (reflexes/ dermatomes).
  • Review Clinical History Clinical form and Review Patient Registration Clinical form (found in Moodle Week “0”)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Portfolio questions must be uploaded to Moodle by the Sunday at 6 PM after the material is presented.

Week 3 Thoracic Spine Begin Date: 21 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

3.1 Thoracic Spine, Ribs and Sternum GORP, Physical and Orthopedic Examination

3.2 Thoracic Spine Psychomotor Skills and Adjustments


Technique: Practical skills 2 X 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Review GORP Thoracic Spine

    Thoracic Spine, Ribs and Sternum Orthopedic Examination

    Psychomotor Skills Thoracic Spine

    Neurological Examination

    Integrated GORP OMN examination

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages
    215- 219.Fig 5-174, Fig 5-175, Fig 5-177, Cervico-Thoracic Fig 5-169, Fig 5-170

    Suggested review 189-211 (Review of Thoracic Assessment)

  • Magee. D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014),514-547. Includes all aspects of the Thoracic Spine exam including Orthopedic/ Neurological testing)
  • Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Protocols and Algorithms, 5th Edition. 2016, pages 179-186

Events and Submissions/Topic

In the tutorial hand in participation form.

Week 4 Lumbar Spine Begin Date: 28 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

4.1 Lumbopelvic Orthopedic Examination.

4.2 Lumbar Spine Psychomotor Skills and Adjustments

4.3 Introduction to the Lower Limb Neurological Examination (SMR)

Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Review GORP Lumbar Spine

    Lumbopelvic Orthopedic Examination

    Psychomotor Skills Lumbar Spine

    Neurological Examination of the

    Lower Limb (SMR)

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages 245- 260, Lumbar Spine: Fig 5-249 (A, B), Fig 5-250 (A,B,C), Fig 5-251 A,B (P. 257), Fig 5-252 A(P.258)
  • Suggested review 233-245 (Review of Lumbar-sacral Assessment)
  • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 562-648 (orthopaedic tests) Pages 612- 617 (Reflexes, Claudication), Pages 639-641 (Precis, Cases, Differential Diagnosis)
  • Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Protocols and Algorithms, 5th Edition. (2016), pages 248-270

Events and Submissions/Topic

Portfolio questions must be uploaded to Moodle by the Sunday at 6 PM after the material is presented.

Week 5 Lumbar Sacral Spine and SMR Begin Date: 04 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

5.1 Lumbopelvic/ Sacroiliac Musculoskeletal Testing including Superficial and Visceral Abdominal Reflexes.

5.2 Sacroiliac and Pelvic Psychomotor Skills and adjustments.

Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Continue Lumbopelvic Orthopedic Examination

    Pelvic/Sacroiliac Orthopedic Examination

    Psychomotor Skills Sacroiliac and Lumbar Spine

    Neurological Examination of the

    Lower Limb (SMR)

    Superficial and Visceral Abdominal Reflexes

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages, 274- 277. Pelvis Fig 5-282, Fig 5-283 A,B, Fig 5-284 A,B. Fig 5- 285 A,B.
  • Sacroiliac Joint Clustering articles
  • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 654-688, special focus on: 664- 667 (special tests), Pages 685-686 (Precis, Cases, Differential Diagnosis)

Events and Submissions/Topic

The first five weeks of the On-campus activity evidence must be uploaded to Moodle by Sunday at 6 PM (10/4/2022)

Vacation Week Begin Date: 11 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Full Spine Review/ Script Concordance/ Formative OSCE Begin Date: 18 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

Review Lumbopelvic Orthopedic Examination, GORP and Psychomotor Skills Continued

Review all Spinal Orthopedic Examination, GORP and Psychomotor Skills


Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Integrated Lumbar-sacral Examination.

    Spinal Orthopedic Examination, GORP and Psychomotor Skills

    Informal Formative OSCE

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Portfolio questions must be uploaded to Moodle by the Sunday at 6 PM after the material is presented.

Formative OSCE

Week 7 Nerve Tension Begin Date: 25 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

7.1 Nerve Tension Testing for Upper and Lower Limbs (Neuropathies and Entrapments)


Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Nerve Tension Testing for Upper and Lower Limbs (Neuropathies and Entrapments)




Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014) pages 187- 189 (UL nerve tension tests) 594-595, 343-344 (neurodynamic tests).

Events and Submissions/Topic



Week 8 Myofascial and Gait Begin Date: 02 May 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

8.1 Myofascial Pain, Dysfunction and Trigger Points.


Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • 8.1 Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
  • 8.2  Neurological Gait Disturbance Patterns
  • Review all psychomotor skills to date.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages116-120, 400-401, 409-412
  • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 981- 1014 (gait assessment)

Events and Submissions/Topic

Portfolio questions must be uploaded to Moodle by the Sunday at 6 PM after the material is presented.

Week 9 Shoulder Begin Date: 09 May 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

9.1 Shoulder Girdle: Orthopedic Examination and GORP

9.2 Shoulder Psychomotor Skills

Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Review GORP Shoulder

    Shoulder Orthopedic/ Neurological Examination

    Psychomotor Skills Shoulder

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

  • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition(2010) pages 304-309. Shoulders Fig 6-48, Fig 6-49, Fig 6-52 and F Fig 6-53, Fig 6-55, Fig 6-56, Fig 6-59
  • Suggested review 294-302 (Review of Shoulder Assessment)
  • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), pages 264-387, 299-350 (special tests), Pages 375-377 (Precis, Cases, Differential Diagnosis)
  • Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Protocols and Algorithms, 5th Edition. 2016, pages 344-374

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Elbow, Wrist and Hand Begin Date: 16 May 2022

Module/Topic

Lectures and tutorials.

10.1 Elbow, Wrist and Hand Orthopedic Examination and GORP

10.2 Elbow, Wrist and Hand Psychomotor Skills


Technique: Practical skills 2 x 3 hours practical sessions.

  • Review GORP Elbow, Wrist and Hand

    Elbow, Wrist and Hand Orthopedic Examination

    Elbow, Wrist and Hand Psychomotor Skills

    History and Integrated examination practice of Upper Limb

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.

    • Bergmann, T. Chiropractic Technique, Principles and Procedures, 3rd Edition (2010) pages 322- 324. Elbow Fig 6-91, Fig 6-92, Fig 6-93, Fig 6-95, Fig 6- 98.Suggested review 294-302 (Review of Elbow Assessment) Wrist: pages, 334- 337 Fig 6-126, Fig 6-130, Fig 6-132                              Suggested review 326-334 (Review of Wrist and Hand Assessment)
    • Magee D, Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 6th Edition (2014), Wrist pages 392-428, Pages 404-419 (special tests), Pages 425-426 (Precis, Cases, Differential Diagnosis),                        Wrist and Hand: pages 434-507  465-484 (special tests), Pages 501-503 (Precis, Cases, Differential Diagnosis)
    • Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor, Protocols and Algorithms, 5th Edition (2016) , pages 428-432 (elbow), pages 467-472 (wrist) and pages 504-507 (hand)

    Events and Submissions/Topic

    Final weekly activities (study guide/ portfolio questions and on-campus activity) must be uploaded to Moodle by Friday 21/5/2022 at 11:45 PM.

    Weeks 6-10 On-campus activity evidence must be uploaded to Moodle by Friday 20/5/2022 at 11:45 PM.


    On Campus Activity Due: Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
    Portfolio Due: Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
    Week 11 Review Upper Limb/ OSCE Review Begin Date: 23 May 2022

    Module/Topic

    Lectures and tutorials.

    Review for OSCE


    Technique: Practical skills 2 X 3 hours practical sessions.

    • Review Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Orthopedic Examination, Psychomotor Skills and GORP

      Review all psychomotor skills for the term.
    • Review for OSCE

    Chapter

    Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.


    • No new readings

    Events and Submissions/Topic

    No submissions.

    Week 12 Summative OSCE Begin Date: 30 May 2022

    Module/Topic

    Summative OSCE 

    Chapter

    No readings for this week

    Events and Submissions/Topic




    OSCE Due: Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
    Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 06 Jun 2022

    Module/Topic

    Chapter

    Events and Submissions/Topic

    End of term test Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (6 June 2022) 12:00 pm AEST
    Exam Week Begin Date: 13 Jun 2022

    Module/Topic

    Chapter

    Events and Submissions/Topic

    Assessment Tasks

    1 On-campus Activity

    Assessment Title
    On Campus Activity

    Task Description

    There will be on-campus practical assessments designed to develop student's adjusting skills, orthopedic and neurological examination skills, using the GORPOMNICS patient assessment and management protocols. The on-campus activities will occur once each week in tutorial from week 1- 10. The purpose of these on-campus activities is to provide ongoing feedback to students regarding their performance as it concerns the acquisition of their practical skills in a contextual nature helping to develop assessment and management procedures including adjustment/manipulation techniques. These on-campus activities must be completed during each tutorial. They cannot be made up at any other time unless under exceptional circumstances  a prearranged extension has been granted. Failure to participate in the On-Campus activity for the week will result in a "zero" grade for that week.

    Evidence of you completing the on-campus activity needs to be uploaded to Moodle for the first five weeks (Weeks 1-5) of the On-campus activity evidence by Sunday at 6 PM (10/4/2022). Evidence of you completing the on-campus activity needs to be uploaded to Moodle for the second five weeks (Weeks 6-10) by Friday 22/5/2022 at 11:45 PM. It is strongly recommended that the student keeps evidence of participation after each session (i.e. photograph of sheet). 


    Assessment Due Date

    Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

    Occur during the weekly classes. Please see Moodle for list of weekly activities


    Return Date to Students

    Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022)

    Via Moodle


    Weighting
    30%

    Minimum mark or grade
    50

    Assessment Criteria

    A total overall 50% grade is required to pass the on-campus activities. You will be graded by your tutors in performing adjustment set-ups and components of GORP OMNICS. The OMNICS focus will be on practical orthopedic and neurological testing. Grading will be based on understanding of the procedure and the ability to perform the procedure accurately. Evidence of you completing the on-campus activity needs to be uploaded to Moodle for the first five weeks (Weeks 1-5) of the On-campus activity evidence by Sunday at 6 PM (10/4/2022). Evidence of you completing the on-campus activity needs to be uploaded to Moodle for the second five weeks (Weeks 6-10) by Friday 22/5/2022 at 11:45 PM.


    Referencing Style

    Submission
    Online

    Submission Instructions
    Tutors will grade students and give the student the grading sheet. Evidence of you completing the on-campus activity must be uploaded to Moodle for the first five weeks (Weeks 1-5) by Sunday (11/4/2021) at 6 PM and for the second five weeks (Weeks 6-10) by Friday 21/5/2021 at 11:45 PM.

    Learning Outcomes Assessed
    • Demonstrate clinical assessment skills including neurological and orthopedic procedures commonly used in chiropractic practice
    • Demonstrate management procedures including chiropractic techniques commonly used in chiropractic practice
    • Apply clinical reasoning skills to the selection and application of assessment and management procedures relevant to commonly encountered conditions seen in chiropractic practice


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

    2 Portfolio

    Assessment Title
    Portfolio

    Task Description

    Portfolio Questions

    Every second week there is a requirement for you to complete a series of portfolio questions. You will be required to upload the answers to Moodle in weeks 2,4,6,8 and 10. The portfolio questions will be based on the material presented in the two weeks prior to submission (i.e. week two's submission will cover material presented in weeks 1 and 2 and so forth). This task will assist you to keep up with your studies and knowledge across the term.



    Assessment Due Date

    Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

    Submit bi-weekly in Moodle. All submissions need to be uploaded by the Sunday at 6 PM after Week 2: 2,4,6,8,10. In Week 10 the final submission needs to be uploaded by Friday at 11:45 PM.


    Return Date to Students

    Week 11 Friday (27 May 2022)

    Via Moodle


    Weighting
    20%

    Minimum mark or grade
    50%

    Assessment Criteria

    The criteria for grading will include being on time in submitting to Moodle by 6 PM on the Sunday. Submissions will be required in weeks 2,4,6,8,10. The final week's submission will be by Friday night at 11:45 PM. A total score out of twenty (20) points for each submission will be given. The breakdown is 5 points for completeness and details of your answers and 15 points for accuracy of your answers. 50% overall grade for the term is the minimum grade to pass. University policy will apply for late submissions.


    Referencing Style

    Submission
    Online

    Submission Instructions
    Submit in Moodie via Turnitin by Sunday 6 PM after weeks 2,4,6,8,and 10. In Week 10 the final submission needs to be uploaded by Friday at 11:45 PM.

    Learning Outcomes Assessed
    • Communicate and demonstrate behaviours to the standard expected of a registered healthcare professional.


    Graduate Attributes
    • Communication
    • Information Literacy
    • Information Technology Competence
    • Cross Cultural Competence
    • Ethical practice

    3 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)

    Assessment Title
    OSCE

    Task Description

    OSCE
    The practical OSCE assessment will take place in week 12 involving components from material presented in the tutorials from weeks 1-11 as well as assumed knowledge from prior units. There are three sections to the OSCE including: GORP, Physical/ Neurological testing and comprehension and psychomotor skills (adjusting/ manipulation). The assessment is graded as a Pass/ Fail.


    Assessment Due Date

    Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

    OSCE performed on campus in Week 12.


    Return Date to Students

    Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)

    Grades released via grade book.


    Weighting
    Pass/Fail

    Minimum mark or grade
    OSCE 70%

    Assessment Criteria

    OSCE

    The assessment is graded as a Pass/ Fail. The student must obtain a cumulative grade of 70% or greater required to pass this OSCE. Each section of the OSCE will be graded. If student receives a cumulative grade of less than 70%, they may be offered a re-sit for the section(s) graded below 70%. If the re-sit brings the students cumulative score above 70% they will pass the OSCE and be awarded a "P". If after the re-sit, the students cumulative score is below 70% they will receive an "F" (fail) for the unit.



    Referencing Style

    Submission
    Offline

    Submission Instructions
    Tutors will submit OSCE results

    Learning Outcomes Assessed
    • Demonstrate clinical assessment skills including neurological and orthopedic procedures commonly used in chiropractic practice
    • Demonstrate management procedures including chiropractic techniques commonly used in chiropractic practice
    • Communicate and demonstrate behaviours to the standard expected of a registered healthcare professional.


    Graduate Attributes
    • Problem Solving
    • Cross Cultural Competence
    • Ethical practice

    4 In-class Test(s)

    Assessment Title
    End of term test

    Task Description

    The End of Term test will take place in a computer lab under supervision of a chiropractic staff member. The test will be delivered via Moodle and will involve a range of question types including matching, short answer, essay and multiple choice questions. These questions will assess the content delivered between weeks 1 to 12.




    Assessment Due Date

    Review/Exam Week Monday (6 June 2022) 12:00 pm AEST

    End of term test will start Monday AM


    Return Date to Students

    Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)

    Via Moodle


    Weighting
    50%

    Minimum mark or grade
    50%

    Assessment Criteria

    The End of Term Test will be based on a score out of 100 marks. The student will need 50% to pass this test. If the student does not receive a 50% or better grade, a supplementary test may be offered as per CQU's policy.


    Referencing Style

    Submission
    Online

    Submission Instructions
    Via Moodle

    Learning Outcomes Assessed
    • Apply clinical reasoning skills to the selection and application of assessment and management procedures relevant to commonly encountered conditions seen in chiropractic practice


    Graduate Attributes
    • Communication
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Thinking
    • Information Literacy

    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?