Overview
In this unit, you will focus on examining, diagnosing and managing common paediatric and pregnancy related conditions. You will advance your understanding of a range of management topics related to the paediatric and pregnant population including injury prevention, advice on healthy lifestyles, self-managed care, rehabilitation, and treatment options. This unit will assist you with your clinical development in the student clinic by addressing the importance of integrating knowledge and skills to support clinical decision-making for this special population.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: CHIR20006 Clinical Practice 3 and CHIR20007 Diagnostic Imaging 2 Co-requisite: CHIR20009 Clinical Practice 4
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 - 2023
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
Quizzes could be geared towards more clinical or practical use. For example 'how would you treat', this would help reinforce learning material.
It is recommended that the Unit Coordinator focus more on translating research to practice, especially when presenting the literature throughout the unit.
Feedback from SUTE
Students would appreciate conclusive dot points for research presented during the weekly lecture content, to help them translate it into practice.
It is recommended that conclusive dot points for research be created, to help translate it into practice.
- Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its anatomy, biomechanics, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and prevalence
- Interpret findings from a case history and physical assessment to formulate and develop a differential diagnosis or clinical impression in order to consider an appropriate management plan and prognosis, taking in consideration patient safety, absolute and relative contraindications
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercises/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way, in accordance with the chiropractic code of conduct and professional standards.
- Apply humanistic factors involving communication skills and bio-psychosocial awareness, relative to the patient-practitioner interface.
This is a specific preparatory unit to assist you to develop an individualised pathway towards strengthening the majority of elements and performance indicators of CCEA’s Accreditation Standards. There is also a loose alignment with the Clinical Interest Groups of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (National).
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - On-campus Activity - 20% | ||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 50% | ||||
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 | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
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.
m.fernandez@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture 1: Introduction to pregnancy with respect to pain
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Overview of the ACD2 unit and expectations
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture: Musculoskeletal conditions associated with pregnancy
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture: Pelvic floor incontinence and organ prolapse.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture: Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture: Pre and post pregnancy exercise
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture: Intercourse and pain
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture: Musculoskeletal paediatrics
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
On campus quiz Friday (28 April 2023)
9am-10am
Online quiz Due: Week 7 Friday (28 Apr 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture 8: Plagiocephaly
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Friday May 5th. Practical 1 on campus 830am - 1230pm Part A & B
Module/Topic
Lecture 9: Torticollis and otitis media
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: on campus quiz Friday
9am-11am
Module/Topic
Lecture 10: Colic
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Friday May 19th. Practical 2 on campus 830am - 1230pm Part A & B
On-campus Activity Due: Week 10 Friday (19 May 2023) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture 11: Breastfeeding
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
Lecture 12: Paediatrics History & Examination
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario specific related to lecture.
Zoom, Friday 9am - 10am
Module/Topic
End of term test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
End of Term Test Due: Review/Exam Week Tuesday (6 June 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 On-campus Activity
Part A
You will be required to attend two 4-hour practical sessions that will include learning how to assess and manage paediatric and pregnant patients. During each of the sessions you will be required to actively participate, and at the completion, you will be asked (in a small group) to demonstrate practical skills related to (i) a paediatric patient (i.e., demonstrating touch and hold palpation to the spine) and (ii) for a pregnant patient (i.e., demonstrating modified and safe adjustive procedures for the spine). Part A is a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory task.
Part B
Following the first practical, you will be provided with 2 case studies, where you will choose only one for this assessment. Combing lecture, tutorial and the practical on-campus activity notes, you will need to spend some time reflecting on the management of this special population briefly exploring how and why it differs from the general population. Combined, this assignment should be no longer than 400 words and take into consideration the application of the following:
1) Manual therapy and instrument-assisted techniques including manipulation/adjustments, mobilization, and soft tissue therapies chosen with justification to address joint articulations and/or soft tissues.
2) Passive physical therapy modalities chosen such as electrical stimulation, heat, ice, laser etc. with justification.
3) Postural and rehabilitative exercises chosen with justification.
4) Nutrition advice and supplementation chosen with justification.
5) Lifestyle and public health advice with justification.
6) Integration and collaboration with other health care providers in the care of the pregnant or paediatric patient.
It is highly recommended you consult and reference the literature with respect to your justifications within your report. It is also recommended that you present each section with a new heading for all 6 points.
Part B is worth 20% of the final grade. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
Rubric for Part A & B
| Feature | 0-3 | 3-7 | 7-9 | Full marks. 10 marks each | Comments? |
| 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. | |
| Key manual therapy and soft tissue components are explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of key manual therapy and soft tissue components | |
| Physical therapy modalities explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of key physical therapy (passive) modalities | |
| Postural and rehabilitative exercises are explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Demonstrates excellent knowledge of postural and rehabilitative exercises | |
| Nutritional and supplementation explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Demonstrates excellent knowledge of nutritional and supplementation components | |
| Lifestyle and public health advice with justification | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Demonstrates excellent knowledge of lifestyle and public health advice | |
| Integration / collaboration with other health care providers | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge | Integration / collaboration with other health care providers demonstrated | |
| References current and relevant | No compliance | Little compliance | A few errors | Full compliance | |
| Overall professionalism of presentation | Poor | Several errors | A few errors | Professional level | |
| On campus practical activity | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory |
Week 10 Friday (19 May 2023) 11:59 pm AEST
Submitted into Moodle
2 weeks following submission.
You should be able to demonstrate as specified in the learning outcomes:
1. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen in the paediatric population (neonate to adolescent).
2. understanding of the physiological processes associated with the pregnant patient and childbirth.
3. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen with the pregnant patient.
4. interpret findings from history and physical examination of paediatric and obstetrical patients.
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercises/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way, in accordance with the chiropractic code of conduct and professional standards.
- Apply humanistic factors involving communication skills and bio-psychosocial awareness, relative to the patient-practitioner interface.
2 Online Quiz(zes)
Task Description The purpose of this online quiz to be undertaken on campus is to assess your knowledge and understanding of the lecture and tutorial component of the paediatric and obstetrical material presented through weeks 1-6 inclusive. Students will be required to demonstrate this by selecting the one best answer for a mixture of multiple choice questions, short answer, true/false and matching correct statements. You will be allowed one attempt for the quiz, which will need to be completed within the allotted time frame. This quiz is worth 30% of the final grade. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
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Other
Week 7 Friday (28 Apr 2023) 9:00 am AEST
On campus Quiz
Quiz closes at 10am on Friday week 7.
The emphasis for the final examination will be on continued demonstration of the learning outcomes in this unit. You should be able to demonstrate:
1. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen in the paediatric population (neonate to adolescent).
2. understanding of the physiological processes associated with the pregnant patient and childbirth.
3. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen with the pregnant patient.
4. interpret findings from history and physical examination of paediatric and obstetrical patients
- Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its anatomy, biomechanics, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and prevalence
- Interpret findings from a case history and physical assessment to formulate and develop a differential diagnosis or clinical impression in order to consider an appropriate management plan and prognosis, taking in consideration patient safety, absolute and relative contraindications
- Apply humanistic factors involving communication skills and bio-psychosocial awareness, relative to the patient-practitioner interface.
3 In-class Test(s)
The final end of term (online) test will be in the format of an multiple choice questions, short answer, matching and true or false quiz to assess your knowledge and understanding of the lecture and tutorial components of paediatric and obstetrical conditions material presented through weeks 1-12 inclusive. Students will be required to demonstrate this by selecting the one best answer. You will be allowed one attempt for the quiz, which will need to be completed within the allotted time frame. This quiz is worth 50% of the final grade. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
Review/Exam Week Tuesday (6 June 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Exam Week: Monday June 6th, 9am to 11am
12/6/2023
You should be able to demonstrate as specified in the learning outcomes:
1. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen in the paediatric population (neonate to adolescent).
2. understanding of the physiological processes associated with the pregnant patient and childbirth.
3. understanding of the relationship between anatomy, aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment options of conditions seen with the pregnant patient.
4. interpret findings from history and physical examination of paediatric and obstetrical patients.
- Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its anatomy, biomechanics, etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and prevalence
- Interpret findings from a case history and physical assessment to formulate and develop a differential diagnosis or clinical impression in order to consider an appropriate management plan and prognosis, taking in consideration patient safety, absolute and relative contraindications
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercises/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way, in accordance with the chiropractic code of conduct and professional standards.
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.
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