Overview
In this unit, you will continue to integrate the material studied within the chiropractic course. You will develop the clinical skills required to assess, diagnose and manage special populations. This will include paediatrics, female health including pregnancy, male health and geriatrics. You will understand management approaches to chiropractic care, which include active and passive care, prevention, advice on healthy lifestyles and self-managed care. You will appreciate the importance of integrating knowledge and skills to support clinical decision-making.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-Requisite: CHIR20009 Clinical Practice 4 and CHIR20010 Advanced Clinical Development 1 Co-requisite: CHIR20011 Clinical Practice 5
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 - 2021
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 felt that the content within the unit did not support their learning experience.
It is recommended that the new unit coordinator develop fresh content for this unit.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Students felt that a practical component to address the modifications required to care for and treat the special populations included in the unit would have been beneficial.
It is recommended that a practical component be added to this unit.
Feedback from Have Your Say
Students felt the assessments did not always match the content and did not advance their understanding of the subject material.
It is recommended that the new unit coordinator develop fresh assessments.
- Explain the relationship between normal and abnormal morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options
- Interpret findings and formulate a diagnosis, clinical impression, management plan and prognosis from a case history and physical assessment, taking into consideration patient safety and any contraindications
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercise/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way in accordance to 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 exposure unit to assist the student develop their individualised pathway towards strengthening 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.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 3 - Online Test - 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 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||
| 3 - Online Test - 30% | ||||||||
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: Vancouver
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
m.fernandez@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture: 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 16-07-2021 at 10:00 AM
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 23-07-2021 at 10:00 AM
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 scenarios related to lecture.
ZOOM 30-07-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Lecture: Abdominal separation (diastasis recti).
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenarios related to lecture.
ZOOM 06-08-2021 at 10:00 AM
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 related to lecture.
ZOOM 13-08-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Lecture: None this week due to study week.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: None this week
Module/Topic
Lecture: Intercourse and pain.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 27-08-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Lecture: Introduction to paediatrics.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario pertinent to paediatrics lecture.
ZOOM 03-09-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Lecture: Paediatric disorders: diagnosis and management.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 10-09-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Lecture: Paediatric disorders: diagnosis and management.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 17-09-2021 at 10:00 AM
On-Line Quiz Due: Week 9 Friday (17 Sep 2021)
Online Quiz(zes) Due: Week 9 Friday (17 Sept 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: Paediatric disorders: diagnosis and management
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 24-09-2021 at 10:00 AM
Practical Class
Module/Topic
Lecture: Paediatrics disorders: diagnosis and management.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 01-10-2021 at 10:00 AM
Practical Assessment
Written Assessment Due: Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture: Paediatrics disorders: diagnosis and management.
Chapter
Relevant reading and content will be available on Moodle
Events and Submissions/Topic
Tutorial: Discussion and scenario related to lecture.
ZOOM 08-10-2021 at 10:00 AM
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Test Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (11 Oct 2021) 10:00 am AEST
Online test Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (11 Oct 2021) 10:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Online Test delivery as per timetabled exam schedule.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
There will be two practical residential days, scheduled with paediatric chiropractors during the term.
Dates to be confirmed.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
The purpose of this MCQ quiz is to assess your knowledge and understanding of the lecture component of the paediatric and obstetrical material presented through weeks 1-8 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 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.
1
Other
Week 9 Friday (17 Sept 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Friday (24 Sept 2021)
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 relationship between normal and abnormal morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
2 Written Assessment
You will be given a case related to a pregnant or pediatric patient. Please demonstrate how you would or have adapted your chiropractic care, i.e., skillfully and safely modifying it for the pregnant or pediatric population. Please include 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 (150 word approx.).
2) Physical therapy modalities chosen with justification (150 word approx.).
3) Postural and rehabilitative exercises chosen with justification (150 word approx.).
4) Nutrition advice and supplementation chosen with justification (150 word approx.).
5) Lifestyle and public health advice with justification (150 word approx.).
6) Integration and collaboration with other health care providers in the care of the pregnant or paediatric patient (150 word approx.).
Week 11 Friday (1 Oct 2021) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 12 Friday (8 Oct 2021)
Case study assessment criteria related to a pregnant or pediatric patient. Further detailed will be placed on Moodle.
| 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 considered and 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. |
| Key manual therapy and soft tissue components are explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge with only a few errors | 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 with only a few errors | Demonstrates an excellent knowledge of key physical therapy modalities |
| Postural and rehabilitative exercises are explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge with only a few errors | Demonstrates excellent knowledge of postural and rehabilitative exercises |
| Nutritional and supplementation explored and explained | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge with only a few errors | Demonstrates excellent knowledge of nutritional and supplementation components |
| References current and relevant | No compliance | Little compliance | A few errors | Full compliance |
| Integration / collaboration with other health care providers | Demonstrates poor knowledge | Demonstrates some knowledge | Good knowledge with only a few errors | Integration / collaboration with other health care providers demonstrated |
| 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 |
- Interpret findings and formulate a diagnosis, clinical impression, management plan and prognosis from a case history and physical assessment, taking into consideration patient safety and any contraindications
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercise/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way in accordance to the chiropractic code of conduct and professional standards
- Apply humanistic factors involving communication skills and bio-psychosocial awareness, relative to the patient-practitioner interface.
- Knowledge
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
3 Online Test
The final online test will be in the format of an MCQ, short answer, matching and true or false quiz to assess your knowledge and understanding of the lecture component 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 Monday (11 Oct 2021) 10:00 am AEST
Commencing at 10:00 am
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 relationship between normal and abnormal morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options
- Interpret findings and formulate a diagnosis, clinical impression, management plan and prognosis from a case history and physical assessment, taking into consideration patient safety and any contraindications
- Apply the appropriate chiropractic approach to treatment (within the scope of practice) that includes technique/skills, exercise/rehabilitation, health promotion, prevention, lifestyle advice and self-managed care in a professional and ethical way in accordance to the chiropractic code of conduct and professional standards
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Research
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
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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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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.
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