Overview
Clinical Practice 2 provides you with the second block of practical experience in a chiropractic clinic. You will work at a clinical level of proficiency and will be expected to perform as a functional team member under moderate guidance of the clinic supervisors. You will be expected to demonstrate a higher level of knowledge and skills as compared to Clinical Practice 1 and contribute to patient assessment and treatment. You will also be expected to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and understanding of chiropractic procedures, processes and documentation, building on the practical experience gained in the first placement.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: CHIR20002 Clinical Practice 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 2 - 2018
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 Student Feedback
Continue to make competencies as achievable as possible and still maintain time for manual adjusting practice.
Dedicate time to the manual adjusting practice and practice of the new specialty techniques. it is important that this time so it doesn't get taken over by other teaching
Feedback from Student Feedback
Practical sessions should be limited to manageable duration to avoid them becoming too repetitive.
Limit the length of time of practical class can run so students can focus on good quality practice sessions and provide good breaks for longer classes. Professional shifts are seldom longer than 4hrs plus straight without some sort of a break so if practical sessions can mimic this we would be creating work ready graduates.
Feedback from Student Feedback
Competencies should be a pass / fail OR competent, professional etc. instead of being a numeral mark
Competencies in CP1-3 will be changed to pass/fail to ensure standardization of assessment and standardization across campuses and examiners.
- Perform clinical assessment, decision making and management at a proficient level.
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care practitioner.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to a proficient level in a broad range of conditions in the adult and paediatric populations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to the reactions of patients to acute illness or injury.
- Explain the operational and clinical aspects of chiropractic care.
- Effectively communicate with patients and other professionals under moderate clinical supervision.
The Learning Outcomes address the majority of elements and performance indicators of CCEA’s Accreditation Standards: Unit 6 Patient Assessment, Unit 7 Diagnostic Decision Making, Unit 8 Planning of Patient Care, Unit 9 Implementation of Care, and Unit 3 Professional Interaction. There will be some elements addressed from Unit 10 Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Unit 11 Professional Scientific Development.
The Learning Outcomes will be evident in continuing, supervised patient contact leading to participation in patient care.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 70% | ||||||
| 2 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 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 - 70% | ||||||||
| 2 - Professional Practice Placement - 0% | ||||||||
| 3 - Examination - 30% | ||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
There are no prescribed texts for the clinical placement unit.
The Back Letter will be useful for case work in CP2 - The Back Letter delivers in-depth information necessary to stay up-to-date on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal problems and back pain--information you can use immediately to benefit your patients and your practice.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
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.
a.dane@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Specialty Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Outline Qualitative & Quantitative Testing |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 1 |
| Dermatology | Modules 1-2 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 1 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
| Week 2 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Shoulder |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 2 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 2 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
| Week 3 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Elbow |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 3 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 3 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
| Week 4 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Wrist & Hand |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 4 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 4 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
| Week 5 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Hip |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 5 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 5 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mid term
Chapter
Mid term
Events and Submissions/Topic
Mid term
Module/Topic
| Week 6 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 6 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 6 |
Chapter
Placement
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement
Module/Topic
| Week 7 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Basic Pharmacology | Modules 7-8 |
| Dermatology | Module 3 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Derm module 3 |
Chapter
Placement
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement
Module/Topic
| Week 8 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 9 |
| Dermatology | Module 4 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm modules 7-9 |
Chapter
Placement
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement
Module/Topic
| Week 9 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Basic Pharmacology | Modules 10-11 |
| Dermatology | Module 5 |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm modules 10-11 |
Chapter
Placement
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement
Module/Topic
| Week 10 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Knee |
| Basic Pharmacology | Module 12 |
| Dermatology | |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Pharm module 12 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
| Week 11 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Technique Practice, Speciality Techniques & Competencies |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Case Work & Competencies |
| Rehabilitation | Ankle & Foot |
| Basic Pharmacology | |
| Dermatology | |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Derm modules 4 -5 |
Chapter
Lecture notes, recording and reading information available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Placement Due: Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
| Week 12 | |
| Chiropractic Technique | Review |
| Case Work & Clinical Competencies | Review |
| Rehabilitation | Review |
| Basic Pharmacology | Review |
| Dermatology | Review |
| Tuesday zoom tutorial topics | Revision |
Chapter
OSCE / Exam Week
Events and Submissions/Topic
OSCE / Exam Week
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
- Clinical Competencies 40% of the 70% Portfolio. Each competency will be assessed on a pass/fail (competent / not yet competent) basis, students must achieve 65% in each to be deemed competent. Competencies can be completed during the practical class or be recorded and submitted as a video. (NB. Technique competencies must be completed in class under supervision. Competencies should be completed on a weekly basis. Each student should achieve 65% or greater in all summative competencies to achieve 40%. If students are not deemed competent or do not complete the listed summative competencies – that proportion will be deducted from their 40% portfolio percentage. Competencies can be attempted as many times as is possible, students are encouraged to try competencies as many times as possible and learn from the feedback provided. The list of required competencies is listed on Moodle.
- Reflective Observations – Ongoing from week 1 to 11. 30% of 70% portfolio.Weekly reflections should take place along side the competencies and other work within the unit. Reflections can be on any aspect of your course that you are having difficulty with. Reflective Journals should be completed on Mahara and submitted via secret url.
Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Complete all competencies and submit Mahara url
Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018)
Competency Rubric and examination templates are available on Moodle.
Reflective Journal rubric and template (Chese Melt and 4-step) are available on Moodle.
- Perform clinical assessment, decision making and management at a proficient level.
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care practitioner.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to a proficient level in a broad range of conditions in the adult and paediatric populations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to the reactions of patients to acute illness or injury.
- Explain the operational and clinical aspects of chiropractic care.
- Effectively communicate with patients and other professionals under moderate clinical supervision.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Professional Practice Placement
Student must complete 100hrs Placement hours, hours must be logged and signed for by your placement chiropractor on the placement log sheet. Students must attend and contribute to one placement mentor session each week while on placement. Placement chiropractors will be surveyed after the completion of all placements to discern appropriate behavior and professionalism while on placement. Students will be expected to adhere to behavior and professionalism expectations set out in CQUniversity's code of conduct and Chiropractic Discipline Clinic Education Manual while on placement.
Week 11 Friday (28 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (5 Oct 2018)
Placement is a Pass / Fail Assessment component. Student must complete 100hrs Placement hours, hours must be logged and sign for by your placement chiropractor on the log sheet provided. Student must attend and contribute to one weekly placement mentor session while on placement. Placement chiropractors will be surveyed on placement students behavior, professionalism while on placement.
- Perform clinical assessment, decision making and management at a proficient level.
- Display behaviour appropriate to a professional health care practitioner.
- Apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to a proficient level in a broad range of conditions in the adult and paediatric populations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to the reactions of patients to acute illness or injury.
- Explain the operational and clinical aspects of chiropractic care.
- Effectively communicate with patients and other professionals under moderate clinical supervision.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
Examination
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?
