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 - 2018

Brisbane
Mackay
Melbourne
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 'have your say'.

Feedback

Could there be one or 2 practical case studies included in the class? For example, going through GORPOMNICS on a real person rather than using a written example. It may help reinforce the principles of taking a patient history and doing a physical examination.

Recommendation

After a review of the curriculum, the peripheral component that was once taught in CHIR13008 and CHIR13009 will now be taught in CHIR13006 (Clinical assessment and diagnosis 2). This will free up time to practice the routines.

Feedback from Moodle 'have your say'

Feedback

There needs to be more space for practice.

Recommendation

It is assumed that this feedback came from the Brisbane campus where there are greater numbers of enrollments. It has been communicated that there will be enough space to practice next year. on this campus. There does not appear to be a problem of this nature on Mackay and Sydney campuses.

Feedback from Moodle 'have your say'

Feedback

Recommended that the unit convenor take over the case studies via zoom. The unit convenor articulates on the case and trains students to diagnose patients.

Recommendation

Two zoom sessions will be given next year (this is one more compared to this year). One of the sessions will be dedicated to the case studies. This will not however replace the tutorials where greater in-class interaction and class discussion is facilitated. In future, tutors on each campus will be better prepared so that students will feel more comfortable when answering case based questions.

Feedback from Moodle 'have your say'

Feedback

More in-class demonstration is required in addition to more practice time.

Recommendation

The tutors will spend more time on demonstrating the techniques. Additionally, there will be more practice sessions outside of class times.

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 style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Sharyn Eaton Unit Coordinator
s.eaton@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Lecture 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

  • Unit profile, assessment, written assessment and portfolio.
  • Principles of chiropractic management: treatment guidelines
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 1.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the chiropractor 5th ed. Barlett and Jones Learning. Chapter 1, read pages 31-48 ‘General approaches to management’.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions (found in the workbook for lecture 1) to be completed by the 11th July

Lecture 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 1: Instability and hypermobility
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 2.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 2) to be completed by the 18th July.

Lecture 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 2: Peripheral nerve entrapments
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 3.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 3) to be completed by the 25th July.

Lecture 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 3: Thoracic Outlet and Brachial syndromes. Scapulo-Costal Syndrome
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 4.

Read Souza T.A Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 2 pages 67, 77-79, 95.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 4) to be completed by the 1st August

Lecture 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 4: Intervertebral disc syndromes
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule for week 5

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the chiropractor 5th Ed. Bartlett and Jones Learning. Chapter 2, read pages 64-65 (the discs) 92-93 (Cervical Radiculopathy), Chapter 6 Pages 170-171,174,176,179,

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 5) to be completed by the 8th August

Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Lecture 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 5: Neurogenic and vascular claudication, Cervical spondylotic Myelopathy.(CSM)
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 6.

Read Souza T.A Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 6: pages 214 and 215, Chapter 2 92-93

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 6) to be completed by the 22th August

Lecture 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

  • Catch-up, review and reflection.
  • No new material

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Lecture 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 6: Headaches
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 8.

Read Souza T.A Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor Chapter 18, pages 577-610

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 8) to be completed by the 5th September

Lecture 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 7: Whiplash and vertebral artery
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 9.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and algorithms. Souza, Thomas A 5th Edition; Chapter 2 read pages 85-87 and page 97

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 9) to be completed by the 12th September.

Lecture 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 8: Miscellaneous conditions: torticollis, vertigo, tinnitus, neck tongue syndrome.
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 10.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and algorithms. Souza, Thomas A 5th Edition. Read chapter 2, page 96 chapter 16 page 612..

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 10) to be completed by the 19th September.


On-campus activity. Due: Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Reflection journal Due: Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Lecture 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

  • MSK topic 9: Miscellaneous conditions: Fibromyalgia, complex regional syndrome (CPRS), arachnoiditis
  • Technique: Practical skills. Spinal manipulative techniques and GORP.

Chapter

Resources and readings will be given in Moodle. Refer to technique schedule and workbook for week 11.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and algorithms. Souza, Thomas A 5th Edition. chapter 16 read page 570.. Chapter 21 read pages 680-682

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study and questions found in the workbook (for lecture 11) to be completed by the 26th September.

Lecture 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Review week.

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Practical Assessment Due: Week 12 Monday (1 Oct 2018) 12:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic


Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic


Term Specific Information

The unit coordinator for CHIR13009 is Associate Professor Sharyn Eaton

Contact information: s.eaton@cqu.edu.au

Phone 0418277213 or 9324 5016

Assessment Tasks

1 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On-campus activity.

Task Description

The on-campus activity will be assessed via a series of weekly short activities.  These short activities will be assessed in-class and will be graded as a pass/fail basis. Students must submit all cases to their respective tutor by the due date.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST

Assessment is based on all activities being satisfactorily performed each week.


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Monday (24 Sept 2018)

Feedback will be provided to students immediately after each short activity


Weighting
Pass/Fail

Assessment Criteria

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

1) Attendance is required in order to complete the on-campus activity.

2) An understanding of the procedure and rationale is required for the on-campus activity.


Referencing Style

Submission

No submission method provided.


Submission Instructions
This is a short activity given in-class. Feedback will be given immediately.

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
Reflection journal

Task Description

Your aim of this unit is to further develop your understanding of the role and skill sets required of a chiropractor through investigating the knowledge, skills and dispositions required. To help with your development on this journey of self-discovery you will create a reflective portfolio. The total work 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 10 Friday (21 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST

Upload in Moodle via turnitin


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018)

Marks will be uploaded in Moodle (via gradebook).


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
Minimum mark or grade - 50%. Failure to achieve the minimum grade will result in failure to pass this assessment.

Assessment Criteria

The criteria is outlined in the Chese Melt Rubric provided in Moodle. Follow the headings accordingly.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Via turnitin (Moodle)

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
Practical Assessment

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 Monday (1 Oct 2018) 12:00 am AEST

In-class practical assessment


Return Date to Students

Review/Exam Week Friday (12 Oct 2018)

Via gradebook in Moodle


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
In order to pass this assessment a minimum of 50% is required.. Further information can be found in Moodle.

Assessment Criteria

Do you know how to perform: gait, observation, range of motion (active and passive) and palpation (motion and static)?

Do you know how to integrate these findings to determine the primary area to treat?

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


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
This is an in-class assessment in week 12.

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
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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