Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the theory of assessment, treatment and management of extraspinal articulations. This theory will underpin your clinical practice in the field of articular joint manipulation, adjustment and mobilisation.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: CHIR20002 Clinical Practice 1 Corequisite: CHIR20003 Clinical Practice 2
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 - 2020
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 Postgraduate 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.
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 "Have your say"
Students greatly enjoyed the practical classes and the enthusiasm of the practical supervisors
The casual teaching staff in this unit were all experienced practitioners. Every effort should be made to employ staff who are well versed and committed to a positive student experience.
Feedback from "Have your say"
Students enjoyed hearing about the clinical experience of the lecturer.
Learning material used in this class should continue to be composed of an appropriate mix of clinical experience and evidence based research. Together, these elements make learning authentic and relevant.
Feedback from "Have your say"
Some students felt the unit material was a repeat of that which they had previously been taught
The current structure of the unit sees it act as a review point as well as a space to learn new material. Whilst there may be a need to emphasize the benefits of reviewing previously taught material, the need to link the two in a more integrated manner is required.
- Relate the clinical anatomy and potential functional changes relevant to extra-spinal articulations
- Perform an appropriate physical examination of extraspinal joints, and determine appropriate differential diagnoses
- Interpret changes in extra-spinal articulations and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Perform appropriate chiropractic techniques in the management of extraspinal abnormalities.
Links to CCEA Competency Elements:
Domains 6, 7, 8 and 9 as applicable to these regions.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||
| 4 - In-class Test(s) - 30% | ||||
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 - Written Assessment - 20% | ||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 25% | ||||||||
| 4 - In-class Test(s) - 30% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedures 3rd Edition
Edition: 3rd (2010)
Authors: Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson
Mosby Elsevier
St Louis St Louis , Missouri , United States
ISBN: ISBN: 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover
Additional Textbook Information
Paper copies are available from the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.dane@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction and the Shoulder region motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Shoulder' page 294
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Elbow region motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Elbow' page 315
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Wrist and hand region motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Wrist and Hand' page 326
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Hip region motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Hip' page 337
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Mid term practical examination
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical Examination Due Week 5 (Friday) 11:59pm AEST
Mid term practical examination Due: Week 5 Friday (14 Aug 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Vacation Week
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Knee motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Knee' page 349
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Ankle and foot motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique.
Chapter
Chapter 6 'Ankle and Foot' page 364
Chiropractic Technique - Principles and Procedure, 3rd Edition (2010)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Practical examination
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Practical examination Due: Week 8 Friday (11 Sept 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
No class
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No Class
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No Class
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Assessment Due
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Due: Week 11 Friday (2 Oct 2020) 2:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
No Class -
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
In-class test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
In-class test Tuesday at 9am (rooms TBA)
IN-CLASS TEST Due: Review/Exam Week Tuesday (13 Oct 2020) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
You will return to face to face teaching on campus to commence the practical components of this unit in week 3 of term 2. A detailed timetable for Term 2 will be published by the University prior to the start of Term 2, further information can be sought from the Head of Course, Dawn Dane
1 Written Assessment
Week 11 Friday (2 Oct 2020) 2:00 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Monday (12 Oct 2020)
Further details of the rubric will be placed on the Moodle site.
|
Feature |
0-3 |
3-7 |
7-9 |
Full marks. 10 marks each |
|
Grammar and spelling |
Poor with many errors |
Several errors |
A few errors |
No errors |
|
All components of the patient presentation are addressed. |
None or few provided |
Several omissions. Major components are missing. |
A few omissions. |
All components are addressed. |
|
The components are placed in a logical and easy to understand manner |
Poor with many errors |
Several errors |
A few errors |
No repetition, logical flow to the presentation and easy to
understand. |
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Epidemiology, incidence pathophysiology explored and explained |
Demonstrates poor knowledge |
Demonstrates some knowledge |
Good knowledge with only a few errors |
Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the epidemiology,
pathophysiology and incidence |
|
Clinical Presentation explored and explained |
Demonstrates poor knowledge |
Demonstrates some knowledge |
Good knowledge with only a few errors |
Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the clinical presentation |
|
Medical management explored and explained |
Demonstrates poor knowledge |
Demonstrates some knowledge |
Good knowledge with only a few errors |
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the medical management |
|
Chiropractic management explored and explained |
Demonstrates poor knowledge |
Demonstrates some knowledge |
Good knowledge with only a few errors |
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the chiropractic management |
|
References current and relevant |
No compliance |
Little compliance |
A few errors |
Full compliance |
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Explains in terms the patient would use |
No use of terms |
Some use of terms |
A few omissions |
This section makes use of language a patient would use and is well
written from the perspective of the patient |
|
Insight and empathy into the patients perspective is evident |
Poor insight and empathy is shown |
Some insight and empathy is shown |
Insight and empathy is good with a few omissions |
The patien’ts insight is well explored and presented in a reasonable
and sensitive manner. |
|
Overall professionalism of presentation |
Poor |
Several errors |
A few errors |
Professional level |
- Relate the clinical anatomy and potential functional changes relevant to extra-spinal articulations
- Interpret changes in extra-spinal articulations and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
2 Practical Assessment
This practical assessment will include both assessment and treatment components. Specifically, you will be asked to demonstrate motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique skills pertinent to the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, and hip regions. This will be conducted at the end of Week 5.
Week 5 Friday (14 Aug 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
This will occur in normal practical time during week 5.
Week 6 Friday (28 Aug 2020)
There are 5 sections to the practical examinations:
1. Hygiene, professionalism, patient handling and consent
2. Orthopedic tests
3. Motion palpation
4. Technique
5. Overall impression
You must pass each section of the examination to obtain an overall pass grade. Detailed instructions are placed on the Moodle site.
No submission method provided.
- Perform an appropriate physical examination of extraspinal joints, and determine appropriate differential diagnoses
- Perform appropriate chiropractic techniques in the management of extraspinal abnormalities.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
3 Practical Assessment
This practical assessment will include both assessment and treatment components. Specifically, you will be asked to demonstrate motion palpation, orthopedic tests and technique skills pertinent to the hip, knee, ankle and foot regions. This will be conducted at the end of Week 8.
Week 8 Friday (11 Sept 2020) 11:59 pm AEST
This will occur in normal practical class time in week 8.
Week 9 Friday (18 Sept 2020)
There are 5 sections to the practical examinations:
1. Hygiene, professionalism, patient handling and consent
2. Orthopedic tests
3. Motion palpation
4. Technique
5. Overall impression
No submission method provided.
- Perform an appropriate physical examination of extraspinal joints, and determine appropriate differential diagnoses
- Perform appropriate chiropractic techniques in the management of extraspinal abnormalities.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 In-class Test(s)
This in-class test will test theoretical knowledge presented across all weeks of this term. It will include a mix of question types to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge. The test will be run be through Moodle but will take place on campus in a pre-booked computer lab (room TBA).
Review/Exam Week Tuesday (13 Oct 2020) 9:00 am AEST
This is subject to change based on room availability
Review/Exam Week Friday (16 Oct 2020)
Grades will be available within the week, manual checking may be required for some answers so feedback will not be instant.
This will be an In-Class test that takes place on campus in a computer lab. It will test all theoretical knowledge presented over Term 2 within this Unit. Students will be assessed on the number of correct answers they provide and require a total of 50% to pass.
- Relate the clinical anatomy and potential functional changes relevant to extra-spinal articulations
- Interpret changes in extra-spinal articulations and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
- 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?
