CQUniversity Unit Profile
CHIR13009 Professional Chiropractic Practice 2
Professional Chiropractic Practice 2
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General Information

Overview

This unit follows on from Professional Chiropractic Practice 1. In order to further develop your clinical reasoning skills, this unit utilises case scenarios at a greater difficulty level, compared with that covered in Professional Chiropractic Practice 1. You will continue to practise, and further refine, your case history taking. You will formulate a differential diagnosis, utilising your assessment and diagnostic skills, gained in Professional Chiropractic Practice 1 and Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 1 and 2, with a greater focus on neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. You will be required to formulate a chiropractic treatment/management approach, according to the case scenario studied. Spinal and peripheral psychomotor techniques will be further ‘fine-tuned’ and practised as they are applied. You will be required to undergo clinic placement with a chiropractic practitioner in the field. You will be required to interpret and reflect on the respective clinical chiropractic practice with a deeper level of understanding.

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

For 2015: Pre-requisite: CHIR13008 Effective 2016: Pre-requisites: CHIR13008, CHIR12006 & CHIR12007

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 - 2017

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: Pass/Fail
2. Portfolio
Weighting: 20%
3. Practical Assessment
Weighting: 50%
4. Examination
Weighting: 30%

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 Moodle feedback

Feedback

Gait assessment should be included at the beginning

Recommendation

Gait assessment should be taught in year 1 and reinforced in years 2 and 3.

Feedback from Moodle feedback

Feedback

It is better to go through the full examination routines for each condition.

Recommendation

We will practice routines in PCP 1 and PCP 2 next year.

Feedback from Moodle Feedback

Feedback

The portfolio was difficult to understand. Further notes/resources required for the critical thinking stream.

Recommendation

More time needs to be spent on what makes a good portfolio. We will have to break down the components and stage it better.

Feedback from Moodle feedback

Feedback

Scapulo-costal syndrome was in the exam but not taught in the course.

Recommendation

For topic areas taught and examined a reference will be made to the notes where the source of information can be located. The information was there but it seems the students didn't see it.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Perform history taking at a competent level for difficult case scenarios, with a focus on neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
  2. Interpret clinical case findings in order to form a differential diagnosis.
  3. Perform appropriate physical examination procedures in order to eliminate or confirm a differential diagnosis.
  4. Interpret the information gathered from the physical examination in order to determine a likely diagnosis.
  5. Provide a comprehensive report of findings for a given case study.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills, including effective communication skills.
  7. Develop an appropiate chiropractic management course according to given case scenarios.
  8. Critically reflect on relevant sources of information.
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 5 6 7 8
1 - On-campus Activity - 0%
2 - Portfolio - 20%
3 - Practical Assessment - 50%
4 - Examination - 30%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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 - On-campus Activity - 0%
2 - Portfolio - 20%
3 - Practical Assessment - 50%
4 - Examination - 30%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Chiropractic Technique:Principles and Procedures

Third Edition (2010)
Authors: Bergman TF, Peterson DH
Elsevier
St. Louis St. Louis , Missouri, 63043 , United States of America
ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Prescribed

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Protocols and Algorithms

Fifth Edition (2014)
Authors: Souza T.A
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Burlington, MA Burlington, MA , MA, 01803 , Unites States of America.
ISBN: 978-1-284-02230-8
Binding: Hardcover

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 styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Sharyn Eaton Unit Coordinator
s.eaton@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Introduction, learning outcomes and assessment. Expectations for the unit.

Review of how to develop a 'tissue in lesion', 'clinical impression, prognosis, likely diagnosis and report of findings.

Introduction to case management/guidelines

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis. Gait analysis

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle

Read Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 1 page 7-9 and page 22

Read Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 6 page 221

Read Bergman T.F and Peterson DH: Chiropractic technique: Principles and Procedures. Chapter 3 page 55

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Review of musculoskeletal conditions taught in PCP1

Developing a differential diagnosis from a case history (review)

Principles of chiropractic management: Guidelines and application.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis. Gait analysis

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle

Read Bergman T.F and Peterson DH: Chiropractic technique: Principles and Procedures. Chapter 3 page 55

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

PICO and Clinical reasoning.

Review of code of conduct and professional ethics.

Principles of chiropractic management: Guidelines and application.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Sacro-iliac and coccygeal pain.

Review of physical examination of the sacro-iliac joint and coccygeal pain.

Discussion on chiropractic management for this condition.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Resources will be available in Moodle

Read Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 6 page 169.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Conditions associated with the hip joint.

Review of physical examination procedure for the hip condition.

Discussion chiropractic management

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Read Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 11 page 391-401

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Headaches

Review of physical examination procedure in a patient with Headaches.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Recommended Reading: Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. Chapter 18 page 577-610.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Whiplash and vertebral artery

Review of physical examination procedure in a patient with whiplash.

The significance of treatment outcome measures

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Read Souza T.A.Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 2 page 85-87

Read Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 2 page 97

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Thoracic outlet and brachial syndromes.

Review physical examination procedure for a patient with Thoracic outlet syndrome and brachial syndromes.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Recommended Reading:Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. Chapter 2 page 67

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Torticollis/vertigo/tinnitis.

Review physical examination procedure with these conditions.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Recommended Reading:Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. Chapter 2, page 96, Chapter 18 page 612

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Complex regional syndrome (CRS), neck tongue syndrome, acrachnoiditis, fibromyalgia

Review of physical examination procedure for these conditions

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Recommended Reading: Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor., Chapter 16 page 570

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2017

Module/Topic

Less common musculoskeletal/biomechanical conditions: Scoliosis and Sheumann's disease

Review physical examination procedure for a patient with these conditions

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis including gait analysis

Preparation for examination. Practical and theory.

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Recommended Reading: Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. Chapter 5 page135-156, chapter 4 page 130 Recommended

Souza T.A. Differential diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor. Chapter 4 page 126

Events and Submissions/Topic

Journal Reflections Due: Week 11 Friday (29 Sept 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Review Class

Preparation for examination for practical and theory.

Review of adjustments taught in PCP 1 according to short case scenarios with a focus on GORP for spinal analysis

Chapter

Class notes placed in Moodle

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-Campus Activity Due: Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
Chiropractic technique/skills Due: Week 12 Tuesday (3 Oct 2017) 3:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2017

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic


Term Specific Information

The Course Convenor for CHIR20015 is Sharyn Eaton

Contact information:

Email: s.eaton@cqu.edu.au

Phone: 0418 277 213 or 02 9324 5016

Assessment Tasks

1 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On-Campus Activity

Task Description

In order to provide students with on-going feedback their On-Campus Activity will be assessed via a series of weekly Short Activities (i.e. quiz and case studies). These short activities will be marked in class thus providing immediate feedback and will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Students must submit all cases to their respective tutor by the due date.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2017) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (20 Oct 2017)

Feedback will be provided to students immediately after each Short Activity.


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Assessment Criteria

The composition of weekly short activities will be based on the following criteria:

Do you demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practise of chiropractic, their approaches to treatment and management of chiropractic?

Can you interpret and analyse from musculoskeletal assessment findings (observation, range of movement and
palpation)?

Do you demonstrate knowledge of the application of adjustments/manipulations?

Do you competently perform the adjustments/manipulative setups?

Can you interpret from a case history to formulate a differential diagnosis?

Can you demonstrate a physical examination routine to eliminate and confirm the differential diagnosis?

Can you determine an appropriate treatment/management plan?

A minimum grade of 80% is required to pass this subject.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Perform history taking at a competent level for difficult case scenarios, with a focus on neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Interpret clinical case findings in order to form a differential diagnosis.
  • Perform appropriate physical examination procedures in order to eliminate or confirm a differential diagnosis.
  • Interpret the information gathered from the physical examination in order to determine a likely diagnosis.
  • Provide a comprehensive report of findings for a given case study.
  • Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills, including effective communication skills.
  • Develop an appropiate chiropractic management course according to given case scenarios.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Work
  • Ethical practice

2 Portfolio

Assessment Title
Journal Reflections

Task Description

The aim in this unit is to further develop your understanding of the role and skills sets required of a chiropractor. To help with your development on this journey of self discovery you will create a reflective portfolio

The total word limit for the portfolio assessment is 1500 - 2000 words for the term. This final assessment should be a fine tuning and summary of your week by week reflections.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (29 Sept 2017) 5:00 pm AEST

A complete, accurate and up-to-date journal must be submitted to the unit coordinator.


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2017)

Grades will be submitted to Gradebook for CHIR13009


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
Minimum 50% Further information can be found in Moodle. Failure to achieve the minimum grade will result in failure to pass this course.

Assessment Criteria

Please follow the rubric according to the Chese melt found in Moodle for CHIR13009. This will also be discussed in class.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Via Turnitin

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Perform history taking at a competent level for difficult case scenarios, with a focus on neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Interpret clinical case findings in order to form a differential diagnosis.
  • Perform appropriate physical examination procedures in order to eliminate or confirm a differential diagnosis.
  • Interpret the information gathered from the physical examination in order to determine a likely diagnosis.
  • Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills, including effective communication skills.
  • Develop an appropiate chiropractic management course according to given case scenarios.
  • Critically reflect on relevant sources of information.


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

3 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
Chiropractic technique/skills

Task Description

You will be required to competently perform a range of practical skills including postural analysis, range of motion, palpation manipulations/adjustments. There will be an emphasis on application - the appropriate practical techniques will be discussed with the weekly case studies.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Tuesday (3 Oct 2017) 3:00 pm AEST

In-class pracitcal assessment


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (13 Oct 2017)


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50% Further information can be found in Moodle. You must achieve the minimum grade in order to pass this unit.

Assessment Criteria

Do you know how to adjust the cervical, thoracic and lumbo-pelvic areas?

Do you know how to prepare an appropriate treatment/management plan from a case study?


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Submission Instructions
In-class practical test

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Perform history taking at a competent level for difficult case scenarios, with a focus on neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Interpret clinical case findings in order to form a differential diagnosis.
  • Perform appropriate physical examination procedures in order to eliminate or confirm a differential diagnosis.
  • Interpret the information gathered from the physical examination in order to determine a likely diagnosis.
  • Provide a comprehensive report of findings for a given case study.
  • Demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills, including effective communication skills.
  • Develop an appropiate chiropractic management course according to given case scenarios.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical practice

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
30%

Length
120 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
No calculators permitted
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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