CHIR20004 - Extraspinal Articulations

General Information

Unit Synopsis

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

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 9
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2024

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
Brisbane

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).

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Online Quiz(zes) 50%
2. Practical Assessment 0%
3. Practical Assessment 0%
4. In-class Test(s) 50%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2023 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 71.43% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 17.5% response rate.

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.

Source: Student unit evaluation
Feedback
Some students would have appreciated improved video resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended that additional video resources be utilised to facilitate relevant skills required in this unit.
Action Taken
A comprehensive video library was produced and made available on Moodle at the commencement of the unit in 2023.
Source: Student unit evaluation
Feedback
Some students felt that the organisation of learning materials could be improved upon.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the unit material be revised and organised to improve the flow of information.
Action Taken
Unit material was revised, including 4 new lectures added in 2023, which represent current concepts in manual therapy and health care.
Source: Student unit evaluation
Feedback
Some students felt the marking criteria and expectations for some assessments could have been clearer.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the rubrics be updated and readily available to help set clear expectations and guide students’ efforts.
Action Taken
The rubrics in 2023 were reviewed to provide additional clarity around expectations for the assessments.
Source: Evaluation feedback
Feedback
Students reported that there were some challenges with Moodle navigation and a review of the set up would be beneficial.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the UC explore methods to improve the organisation of the Moodle pages for a better student experience.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Evaluation feedback
Feedback
Students would appreciate additional information and greater guidance and context in relation to the assignment.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the UC spend more time (practical classes and tutorials) outlining expectations and rationale for the assignment, so that it is clearer for students.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Relate the clinical anatomy and potential functional changes relevant to extra-spinal articulations
  2. Perform an appropriate physical examination of extraspinal joints, and determine appropriate differential diagnoses
  3. Interpret changes in extra-spinal articulations and identify appropriate therapeutic interventions
  4. 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
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4 - In-class Test(s) • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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• Advanced Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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2 - Communication • • • •
4 - Research •
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Professional Level
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