Overview
This unit is a continuation of Diagnostic Imaging 1. The unit further prepares you to identify, interpret, report and communicate skeletal changes of pathological process not previously covered, as they present on conventional radiographs and advanced imaging modalities. These differential diagnostic skills are fundamental competencies in Chiropractic practice.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Corequisite: CHIR20006 Clinical Practice 3 Pre-requisite CHIR20005 Diagnostic Imaging 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 3 - 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 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 SUTE and verbal feedback
Students felt that the technology challenges, from software challenges to in class (PC lab) equipment challenges, impacted the tutorial learning environment.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator continue to pursue the acquisition of appropriate software and technology to enhance delivery of the unit content.
- Identify the radiographic signs of disease.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
- Select appropriate management for a variety of abnormalities.
- Write complete and concise radiology reports.
The Learning Outcomes are in the context of the AQF and specifically address Units 6, 7, 8, 9, of the CCEA Competencies, in particular elements 6.1, 6.2, 6.5, 6.6, 7.2, 9.2, 9.3 with an emphasis on elements 6.4, 7.1, 8.3, and 9.10.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 30% | ||||||
| 3 - Oral Examination - 30% | ||||||
| 4 - Case Study - 0% | ||||||
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 | ||||||
Textbooks
Yochum and Rowe's Essentials of Skeletal Radiology
Edition: 3rd (2005)
Authors: Terry R Yochum and Lindsay J Rowe
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
ISBN: 9780781739467
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
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.
k.grace@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Chapter
All page numbers from Yochum & Rowe's Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Third Edition
Chap. 4 & Chap. 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to Bone Lesions
Chapter
Review Chap. 7, pp. 679-718
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Osseous and Cartilaginous Tumours
Chapter
Osteoma pp. 1244-1248
Bone Island/ Enostoma pp. 1249-1254
Osteoid Osteoma/osteoblastoma pp. 1254-1267
Osteosarcoma pp. 1184-1194
Enchondroma pp. 1267-1279
Osteochondroma pp. 1226-1237
Chondrosarcoma pp. 1194-1200
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Fibrous and Miscellaneous Tumours
Chapter
Fibroxanthoma pp. 1285-1290
Fibrosarcoma pp. 1205-1208
Giant cell tumor pp. 1220-1226
Aneurysmal bone cyst pp. 1295-1299
Ewing's sarcoma pp. 1200-1205
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Metastasis and Miscellaneous Tumours
Chapter
Metastatic bone tumours pp. 1137-1168
Multiple myeloma pp. 1168-1183
Hemangioma pp. 1237-1244
Chordoma pp. 1208-1213
Paget's disease pp.1302-1331
Fibrous dysplasia pp. pp. 1332-1346
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Haematologic and Vascular Disorders
Chapter
Chap 13 pp. 1427-1440, 1444-1488
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Case Reports - Cases 1-3
Due Friday 13 December 2024 11:59pm
Module/Topic
Skeletal Dysplasias
Advanced Imaging Modalities - Introduction & Historical
Chapter
Chap. 8 pp. 721-727, 756-761, 765-774, 776-777
Chap. 6 pp. 619-668
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Happy Holidays!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Happy New Year!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Advanced Imaging - CT & MRI
Chapter
Chap. 6 pp. 485-618
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chest Part 1
Chapter
Weekly teaching materials posted to Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Viva/ Oral Interpretation Assessments begin - Times will be allocated prior
Module/Topic
Chest Part 2
Chapter
Weekly teaching materials posted to Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Abdomen
Chapter
Weekly teaching materials posted to Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Written Case Reports - Cases 4-6
Due Friday 07 February 2025 11:59pm
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of Term Practical Assessment - Case Based OSCE Due: Exam Week Wednesday (12 Feb 2025) 9:00 am AEST
Please note the variation to the usual university schedule to accommodate for the holiday period.
1 Written Assessment
This assessment will be comprised of a range of question formats, including multi choice, matching, short and long answer explanations.
This is a closed-book assessment and no notes, texts or additional electronic devices are allowed during this assessment task. You will have a 10 minute perusal time prior to the allotted writing time. The test will last for two (2) hours. You will submit your test electronically.
The assessment will be accessed on Moodle and will be held on-campus. This test must be written at the timetabled date and time at the location specified. If you arrive late, you may enter the test room up to 15 minutes after the start of the test, however, you will still be required to submit your test at the standard test end time. You will not be allowed entry more than 15 minutes after the test starts. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity for you to complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment.
Exam Week Friday (14 Feb 2025) 9:00 am AEST
Friday 14/02/2025 9-11AM; Subject to any scheduling changes
Friday 21/02/2025
In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:
1. Identify key principles and findings of pathology that may present on diagnostic imaging studies relevant to Chiropractic practice and their relationship to clinical information;
2. Effectively communicate an understanding of referral pathways related to key findings on diagnostic imaging studies and associated clinical information;
3. Demonstrate the ability to appropriately order and interpret imaging relevant to Chiropractic practice;
4. Demonstrate the application of ALARA principles or other guidelines for the use of diagnostic imaging modalities.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Select appropriate management for a variety of abnormalities.
- Write complete and concise radiology reports.
2 Practical Assessment
Students will review a series of image sets with or without an accompanying history from which they will be required to identify an abnormality, diagnose a condition or abnormality or answer a number of associated short answer questions. The clinical cases will align with content from the radiology lectures as well as relevant normal radiographic anatomy.
This is a closed-book assessment and no notes, texts or additional electronic devices are allowed during this assessment task. You will have a 10 minute perusal time prior to the allotted writing time. The test will last for two (2) hours. You will submit your test electronically.
The assessment will be accessed on Moodle and will be held on-campus. This test must be written at the timetabled date and time at the location specified. If you arrive late, you may enter the test room up to 15 minutes after the start of the test, however, you will still be required to submit your test at the standard test end time. You will not be allowed entry more than 15 minutes after the test starts. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity for you to complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment.
Exam Week Wednesday (12 Feb 2025) 9:00 am AEST
Wednesday 12/02/2025 9-11AM; Subject to any scheduling changes
Friday 21/02/2024
In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:
1. Accurately identify pathologies covered in the course;
2. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate referral pathways including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology;
4. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their relationships to clinical information in a simulated clinical environment.
- Differentiate normal from abnormal radiographic structures of the body.
- Develop and utilise a search strategy to locate and describe disease processes.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
3 Oral Examination
The student will be provided with 1-2 diagnostic imaging cases reflecting that which may present to a chiropractor. These will be chosen randomly and will represent those conditions presented during the term.
The student will attend a 15 minute 'one-on-one, in person/online' assessment session and provide a verbal interpretation of the above cases to the lecturer. This assessment will be completed throughout Weeks 9-12. Times will be made available and posted for selection at Week 8.
Marking rubric for this component will be provided on Moodle.
** These will take place between Weeks 9-12. Times will be made available in Week 8
Within university policy timeline.
In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:
1. Identify normal radiographic anatomy;
2. Identify pathologies covered in the course;
3. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;
4. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their relationships to clinical information in a simulated clinical environment
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the contraindications to manual therapies;
6. Demonstrate an understanding of referral pathways including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology where appropriate.
- Identify the radiographic signs of disease.
- Create a differential diagnosis list and decide which entity is most likely based on radiographic and clinical information.
- Select appropriate management for a variety of abnormalities.
4 Case Study
Radiological reports are an important component of clinical management. It is crucial that chiropractors are able to construct adequate reports on films obtained in their clinics and comprehend terminology contained in reports on images provided. The student will construct six (6) detailed radiology reports on separate case images. Instructions for locating the case images will be provided on the Moodle page.
Please note the following details:
- The report itself should be in the format presented in the course.
- Adhere to the template posted on Moodle
- Three (3) reports will be due at the time specified in week 6 and the remaining three (3) reports will be due at the time specified in Week 11
This is a pass/ fail component. ALL reports must be turned in to pass. Feedback will be provided during discussion of the case in tutorial and a Model report will be uploaded following week 6 and week 12.
These will be submitted via Turnitin on Moodle Weeks 6 and 12
21/02/2025
In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:
1. Identification of pathologies covered in the course;
2. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of radiographic report writing;
4. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their relationships to clinical information in a simulated clinical environment;
5. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate referral pathways including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology.
- Identify the radiographic signs of disease.
- Write complete and concise radiology reports.
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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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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?
