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
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
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.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
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- Review of Grade Procedure
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- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
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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
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'.
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
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!'
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.
- 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
- 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 Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||||||||
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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
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
Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Edition: 6th (2014)
Authors: David Magee
Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , USA
ISBN: 978-1-4557-0977-9
Binding: Hardcover
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
Churchill Livingstone Elseveir Ltd
Gloucester Gloucester , UK
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5177-7
Binding: Paperback
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
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.
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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
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.
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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
- 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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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)
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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
Module/Topic
Lectures and tutorials.
Review for OSCE
Technique: Practical skills 2 X 3 hours practical sessions.
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Review Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Orthopedic Examination, Psychomotor Skills and GORP
- Review for OSCE
Chapter
Resources and readings will be given via Reading List.
- No new readings
Events and Submissions/Topic
No submissions.
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
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 On-campus Activity
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).
Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Occur during the weekly classes. Please see Moodle for list of weekly activities
Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022)
Via Moodle
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.
- 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
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Portfolio
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.
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.
Week 11 Friday (27 May 2022)
Via Moodle
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.
- Communicate and demonstrate behaviours to the standard expected of a registered healthcare professional.
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
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.
Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
OSCE performed on campus in Week 12.
Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)
Grades released via grade book.
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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
4 In-class Test(s)
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.
Review/Exam Week Monday (6 June 2022) 12:00 pm AEST
End of term test will start Monday AM
Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)
Via Moodle
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.
- Apply clinical reasoning skills to the selection and application of assessment and management procedures relevant to commonly encountered conditions seen in chiropractic practice
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
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