Overview
This unit is the first of three clinical practice units in which you will gain experience by observing a real chiropractic clinic during a placement for part of the term. On placement, you will be expected to perform as a functional team member under guidance of the clinic supervisors and placement mentors whilst developing observational and reflective skills. While during your on-campus time in Clinical Practice 1 you will also learn how to communicate clearly and effectively with patients. You will also become immersed in the clinical experience by applying and integrating the clinical skills and knowledge you have gained up until this point in preparation for Clinical Practice 2.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in CC71 - Master of Clinical Chiropractic and Corequisite: CHIR20001 Advanced Neurology and Skeletal Dysfunction
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 - 2024
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 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 Verbal Feedback
Students appreciated the new practical assessment and associated feedback added to the unit.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator continue to offer an OSCE with feedback in this unit.
Feedback from SUTE
Some students would have liked additional guidance in developing clinical examination routines to help them better understand the unit requirements.
It is recommended that the discipline explore the scaffolding of clinical examination routines throughout the curriculum to ensure student competence by this point.
- Develop, refine and integrate problem solving skills through clinical assessment, decision making and management at an intermediate level
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care provider, including ethical practice management and upholding the professional code of conduct
- Demonstrate empathetic communication skills in the practitioner-patient relationship, and other professional and personal relationships
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate sustainably within the broader health care system, including responsible use of health care resources, the ability to collaborate with other health care disciplines, and the employment of health promotion and preventative strategies through community education.
On successful completion of this unit you will meet certain CCEA requirements that will progress you towards applying for registration as a chiropractor in Australia.
The Learning Outcomes build towards CCEA’s Accreditation Standard 4.4.3 regarding Clinical Sciences.
This unit is designed to contribute towards you having adequate and early patient experiences and opportunities to acquire sufficient clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes to assume appropriate clinical responsibility upon graduation.
It provides early, supervised patient contact leading to participation in patient care. Your clinical skills training includes physical, clinical and lab diagnosis, mental health assessment, orthopaedics, gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, geriatrics, dermatology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging procedures and interpretation, nutrition, rehabilitation, ergonomics, pharmacology (a working knowledge of commonly used medications and pharmaceuticals), and other appropriate subjects. Clinical skills include history taking, physical examination, spinal analysis, mental health assessment, first aid and emergency procedures, manual techniques, physical therapies (such as heat, cold, bracing, electrical therapies, etc.), and other treatment procedures, communication, leadership skills, etc. Appropriate clinical responsibility would include physical and mental health promotion, disease prevention and patient care, for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patient. Participation in patient care would include relevant community experience and teamwork with other health professions.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 60% | ||||
| 2 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - 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 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 60% | ||||||||
| 2 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | ||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- SONIA (Online)
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.
a.dane@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Thoracic Spine
Case Work - Intake & History
Rehabilitation - Introduction & Stages and Principles of Rehab
Clinical Nutrition - Food & Nutrition Basics
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Thoracic Spine inc. Mechanically Assisted Adjusting
Case Work - History Continued
Rehabilitation - Models of Rehabilitation
Clinical Nutrition - The Macronutrients
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Cervical Spine
Case Work - Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Rehabilitation - Qualitative and Quantitative Rehab Testing
Clinical Nutrition - Energy Intake & Weight Management
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Rehab biopsychosocial tutorial
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Cervical Spine inc. Mechanically Assisted Adjusting
Case Work - Using Clinical Guidelines and writing a Management Plan
Rehabilitation - Movement Patterns (Janda)
Clinical Nutrition - Water, Vitamins & Minerals
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Lumbopelvic Region & Leg-Length analysis
Case Work - Written Case summary
Rehabilitation - Soft tissue therapy (Lewit)
Clinical Nutrition - Dietary Assessment
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Mechanically Assisted Adjusting Lumbopelvic Region
Case Work - Case Presentation & ROF
Rehabilitation - Cervical Spine & TMJ
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition for Exercise & Sport
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Coccyx, Sacrum & Pubic Symphysis
Case Work - ROF & Informed consent
Rehabilitation - Thoracic Spine
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition During Pregnancy & Lactation
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chiropractic Technique - Extremity Mechanically Assisted Adjusting
Case Work - Practical Assessment
Rehabilitation - Lumbar Pelvis & Pelvis
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence
Chapter
Chiropractic Technique - CP1 Technique Outline and Chiropractic Technique Bergmann & Peterson
Case Work - CP1 Case Work
Rehabilitation - Lecture material on Moodle
Clinical Nutrition - Lecture material on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Rehabilitation Moodle Quiz - Wk 8
Practical Assessments - 2 station assessment in class practical time.
Module/Topic
Placement Week 1
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition During Adulthood & Prevention of Chronic Disease
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Placement Week 2
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition in Older Age
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Placement Week 3
Clinical Nutrition - Indigenous Australian Food Security
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Placement Week 4
Clinical Nutrition - Nutrition Quiz
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement Submission (Log Sheet, History Reflection inc placement history rubric)
Nutrition Moodle Quiz - Wk 12
PLACEMENT Due: Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Moodle In Class Test
BNE 01/1.06
Computer Lab (PC)
Thursday
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
06/06/2024
MKY 82/G.10
Training Room 7
Thursday
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
06/06/2024
End of Term Test Due: Review/Exam Week Thursday (6 June 2024) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
Portfolio 60% - (divided into three components each worth 20%)
Assessment completed by Wk13, considering student engagement and performance from the term.
Two station practical assessment of history taking skills and performing a ROF, Wk 8.
N.B. both quizzes are open for 1 wk, 1 X 30-minute attempt permitted.
The Overall Clinical Competence Assessment or OCCA is a tool used in CP4-6 for assessing overall clinical competence. A copy and the scoring indicators will be found on Moodle.
The OCCA will be informed by;
- CQUni tutors from practical classes and tutorials.
- Unit expectations in terms of professional behaviour, conduct and engagement.
- Placement professionalism survey & supervisor meetings.
- Placement arrangement.
- Formative competency performance / engagement.
- Students will be expected to come to practical class having already made themselves familiar with the lecture material.
Practical Assessment - Two station practical assessment of history taking and performing a ROF, wk 8. History and ROF rubrics are available on Moodle. Assessment rubrics and templates are provided within the unit and assessment material.
Quizzes
- Rehab Moodle Quiz (Wk 8) – lecture material wks 1-8
- Nutrition Moodle Quiz (Wk 12) - lecture material wks 1-11
- N.B. quizzes are open for 1 wk, 1 X 30-minute attempt permitted.
- Develop, refine and integrate problem solving skills through clinical assessment, decision making and management at an intermediate level
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate sustainably within the broader health care system, including responsible use of health care resources, the ability to collaborate with other health care disciplines, and the employment of health promotion and preventative strategies through community education.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
2 Professional Practice Placement
- 100 hours for CP1 - a log of completed placement hours signed by the placement site manager or chiropractor and submitted via Moodle by CoB Friday week 12.
- Professionalism survey is sent to all practitioners, a positive (50% or greater) response is required to pass the Placement assessment.
- Placement (history taking) reflection must be completed and submitted to Moodle by CoB Friday week 12.
- All students must attend weekly Placement Supervisors meetings (total 4) to discuss their experiences. If a meeting is missed without a valid reason – a reflective report will be required to pass the Placement assessment.
Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (14 June 2024)
Placement is a Pass/Fail assessment component, and each student must complete the required. Placement will be assessed from the point of finding the placement site to the point of the professionalism survey being completed by the placement practitioner. Placement requirements include
• 100 hours for CP1 - a log of completed placement hours must be kept and signed by the placement site manager or chiropractor and submitted via Moodle by CoB Friday week 12.
• Professionalism survey is sent to all practitioners, a positive response is required to pass the Placement assessment.
• Placement (history taking) reflection must be completed and submitted to Moodle by CoB Friday week 12.
• All students must attend a weekly Placement Supervisors meetings (total 4) to discuss their placement experience. If a meeting is missed without a valid reason – a reflective report will be required to pass the Placement assessment.
- Develop, refine and integrate problem solving skills through clinical assessment, decision making and management at an intermediate level
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care provider, including ethical practice management and upholding the professional code of conduct
- Demonstrate empathetic communication skills in the practitioner-patient relationship, and other professional and personal relationships
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate sustainably within the broader health care system, including responsible use of health care resources, the ability to collaborate with other health care disciplines, and the employment of health promotion and preventative strategies through community education.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
3 In-class Test(s)
In Class Test - Weighting: 40%, to be completed during the university week 13. This assessment will assess material from all streams of the unit.
Clinical Cases and follow up questions – 100 marks
06/06/24 Thurs 9am-11am - BNE 01/1.06 & MKY Training Rm7
A written assessment outline will be provided on Moodle. This will outline the exact number of cases, questions and marks allocated.
Review/Exam Week Thursday (6 June 2024) 9:00 am AEST
9AM-11.00AM
Exam Week Friday (14 June 2024)
CoB
Students will be assessed on their ability to select / answer the correct answers posed in the assessment.
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care provider, including ethical practice management and upholding the professional code of conduct
- Demonstrate empathetic communication skills in the practitioner-patient relationship, and other professional and personal relationships
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
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?
