CQUniversity Unit Profile
CHIR20014 Advanced Clinical Development 3
Advanced Clinical Development 3
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will focus on examining, diagnosing and managing common conditions that impact male and female health across the lifespan. You will advance your understanding of a range of management topics related to multicultural and ageing populations 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 these special populations.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: CHIR20011 Clinical Practice 5 and CHIR20012 Advanced Clinical Development 2 Co-requisite: CHIR20013 Clinical Practice 6

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 - 2023

Brisbane
Mackay

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 25%
2. Presentation
Weighting: 25%
3. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 50%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 comments

Feedback

Students felt that research was well presented with links back to real world presentations.

Recommendation

It is recommended the unit continue to use research linked to clinical practice.

Feedback from SUTE comments

Feedback

Some students would have appreciated additional clarification of the assignment requirements

Recommendation

It is recommended that assessment guidelines and marking rubrics for the assignments are provided to students in Moodle, with additional tutorial time dedicated to discuss the assignment requirements and to provide additional clarification

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options.
  2. Evaluate 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Apply humanistic factors involving communication skills and bio-psychosocial awareness, relative to the patient-practitioner interface.

This is a unit to assist the student develop their individualised pathway towards strengthening the majority of elements and performance indicators of CCEA’s Accreditation Standards for areas considered ‘clinical interest’ as opposed to general practice. In total, this unit will address aspects of 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 Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25%
2 - Presentation - 25%
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 and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

No referencing style set.

Teaching Contacts
Katie de Luca Unit Coordinator
k.deluca@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 06 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Introduction to ACD 3

Online tutorial: Introduction to ACD 3 and course outline

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 13 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Ageing population and the relevance to chiropractors

Online tutorial: Chiropractic Board of Australia presentation to final year students

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 20 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Assessment and treatment of the older adult

Online tutorial: Ageing population and the relevance to chiropractors

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 27 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Spinal stenosis

Online tutorial: Assessment and treatment of the older adult

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 04 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Spinal stenosis

Online tutorial: Spinal stenosis

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 11 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Lecture: Scoliosis

Online tutorial: Mid Term Quiz

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 - Mid term quiz

Vacation Week Begin Date: 18 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

MID TERM QUIZ Due: Week 6 Friday (22 Dec 2023) 10:00 am AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 01 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Osteopenia and osteoporosis

Online tutorial: Writing a case report

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 08 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Neurological conditions in older adults

Online tutorial: Osteopenia and osteoporosis 

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 15 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Falls

Online tutorial: Neurological conditions in older adults

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 22 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Women's Health (1)

Online tutorial: AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLDIAY

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 29 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Women's Health (2)

Online tutorial: Falls

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 - Clinical case report. This should be saved as a PDF file and uploaded to Moodle by 5pm on Friday 2nd February, 2024 (Week 11).


Clincal case report Due: Week 11 Friday (2 Feb 2024) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

Lecture: Men's Health

Online tutorial: Unit revision

Chapter

Relevant material will be available on Moodle.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 - Invigilated end of term exam


END OF TERM TEST Due: Exam Week Monday (12 Feb 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Term Specific Information

This teaching term will follow the CQUni Academic calendar EXCEPT for break week 4th - 8th Dec .

We have permission from the DDLT's office to teach through this week, becoming Week 5.

The week beginning 18th December will therefore become the mid term break week. 

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
MID TERM QUIZ

Task Description

The mid-term online quiz will be open in Moodle on Friday in Week 6 at the time of your normal tutorial (10:00am). Once you start the mid-term online quiz in Moodle, the quiz will be open for 60 minutes after which time your answers will be submitted automatically.

The quiz will involve a mix of question types including multiple choice, short answer and matching styles. The quiz will assess content taught across weeks 1 - 6.

This is not an open book quiz nor a group assessment and answers must be an individuals own work.

The quiz is worth 25% of your total grade and has a 50% minimum mark to pass.


Number of Quizzes


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (22 Dec 2023) 10:00 am AEST

The mid-term online quiz will be open in Moodle on Friday in Week 6 at the time of your normal tutorial (10:00am). The Quiz will be open for 60 minutes.


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Friday (19 Jan 2024)

Multiple choice and matching style questions will be returned to students once the quiz is closed, with short answer questions returned to students within two weeks.


Weighting
25%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria will involve selecting or providing the most accurate and correct answers to the questions posed in this mid-term online quiz.


Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
The mid-term online quiz will be open, online in Moodle on Friday in Week 6.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options.
  • Evaluate 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.

2 Presentation

Assessment Title
Clincal case report

Task Description

Students are required to provide a 750 word, written, clinical case report.

The case report should conform to the submission guidelines for the journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (CMT) and include the following sections: Title page (not included in word count), introduction, case description, treatment, outcomes and conclusion. This assessment should be referenced appropriately throughout and include appendices if necessary. 

The assessment should be saved as a PDF file and uploaded to Moodle by 5pm on Friday 2nd February, 2024 (Week 11).


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (2 Feb 2024) 5:00 pm AEST

Upload the case report, saved as a PDF file, to Moodle.


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (9 Feb 2024)

The assessment will be returned with feedback relevant to the assessment guidelines and marking rubric provided.


Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

Students are required to provide a 750 word written, geriatric case report. Please see Moodle for assessment guidelines and rubric. The assessment should be saved as a PDF file and uploaded to Moodle by 5pm on Friday 2nd February, 2024 (Week 11) and is worth 25% of your final grade.  


Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
The assessment should be saved as a PDF file and uploaded online to Moodle.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the morphology of a clinical condition according to its aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatment options.
  • 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.

3 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
END OF TERM TEST

Task Description

This end of term test will be undertaken in a CQUni computer lab on whichever campus that you are enrolled. The test will involve a mix of question types including multiple choice, short answer and matching styles. The test will assess all theoretical content taught across weeks 1-12. The test is worth 50% of your total grade and has a 50% minimum mark to pass. 


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (12 Feb 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Exam Week


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (16 Feb 2024)

Multiple choice and matching style questions will be returned to students once all students have completed the quiz, with short answer questions returned to students within two weeks.


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria will involve selecting or providing the most accurate and correct answers to the questions posed in this end of term test.


Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate 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.

Academic Integrity Statement

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?