Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephney Whillier
Contact via 9850 9387
C5C 362
as requested via email
co-convenor
Ben Brown
Contact via 9850 6383
C5C 341
As requested via email
Matthew Fernandez
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MChiro and (CHIR311 or CHIR316 or (CHIR602 and CHIR603 and CHIR604 and CHIR605 and CHIR606 and CHIR607))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces you to common neurological and orthopaedic conditions. A variety of teaching methods are employed, from didactic lectures based on current evidence that are made available online, to tutorials that are underpinned by a social constructivist approach to building knowledge, using the discussion of case studies to develop diagnostic skill. You will develop competency in neurological and orthopaedic examination and in developing a differential diagnosis based on the patient’s signs and symptoms at clinical presentation. The knowledge and skills acquired during this unit are fundamental for diagnostic competence in chiropractic practice.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
A minimum of 80% attendance at tutorial classes is required in order to successfully complete this unit.
You must attend the class in which you are enrolled. You must not exchange your class time. In special circumstances, you may apply for requests regarding changes. These requests are to be submitted to the unit convener.
The Semester 1 University Examination period is from: 14th of June – 1st of July, 2016.
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University examination timetable. The timetable will be available in draft form approximately eight weeks before the commencement of the examinations and in final form approximately four weeks before the commencement of the examinations:
http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for disruption to studies. Information about the disruption to studies process is available at
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In particular, pay attention to the following information on the Disruption to Studies site:
The disruption to studies policy applies only to serious and unavoidable disruptions that arise after a study period has commenced.
Serious and unavoidable disruption: The University classifies a disruption as serious and unavoidable if it:
Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services.
If a supplementary examination is granted as a result of the disruption to studies process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. (Individual Faculties may wish to signal when the Faculty Supplementary exams are normally scheduled.)
If you are granted a supplementary exam via the Disruption to Studies process, you will have to write a supplementary exam in the supplementary exam period. In this scenario, only your supplementary exam mark will count towards your final exam mark, irrespective of whether or not you attended the final exam in the normal examination period. The submission of a Disruption to Studies form should not be used as a ‘just in case’ strategy.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.
Supplementary exams may also be in a different format to the exam set in the normal examination period e.g. oral examination.
Extensions to assignments are at the discretion of the unit convenor. It is your responsibility to prove to the convenor that there has been unavoidable disruption. Marks will be deducted for late submissions in the absence of an approved extension.
Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:
High Distinction: provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.
Distinction: provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.
Credit: provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.
Pass: provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.
Fail: does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. In addition a fail grade will be awarded in the event of inadequate tutorial attendance by the candidate, reflecting failure to complete the unit satisfactorily.
Sometimes it helps to ‘translate’ these descriptions into numbers. So, what we expect from you in this unit, in order for you to attain a specific grade, is outlined below:
NOTE: Each strand of the unit must have an overall passing grade
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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1 | 10% | No | continuous |
2. Neurology Case Study | 10% | No | Week 11, 23 May, by 5pm |
3 | 20% | No | weeks 6 & 7 |
4 | 20% | No | Week 12 and 13 |
5 | 40% | No | TBA |
Due: continuous
Weighting: 10%
Ten quizzes will be made available to students at the start of the semester which will be due at the end of the semester. The quiz questions will be based on readings relating to diagnostic studies and will help students understand the accuracy statistics of the testing procedures taught in the unit and the research methods used to determine these statistics.
Due: Week 11, 23 May, by 5pm
Weighting: 10%
Case study write-up. You may take any neurological topic. Write up a case study on a specific condition, under the following titles:
Any one specific topic can only be done by a maximum of 3 students. Therefore each student must send in 3 possible topics they wish to do to the co-ordinator of Neurology, and topics will be assigned on a first come first served basis. This is necessary as the case study you choose will also be the case study you will adopt for the neuroscreens you will be doing in CHIR874.
The write-up should reflect your knowledge of the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropathology of the condition, as well as an understanding of the role of the chiropractor in the management of the condition. This requires a literature search, and all references must be cited in the text and in a reference list.
Please refer to the rubric at the end of the manual to guide you in how the task will be assessed. The references: referencing is Vancouver style: please print out information at: http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/vancouver.html and follow it to the letter.
The review must be submitted electronically to ‘Turn-it-In’ via the iLearn website.
Maximum Length: 4 pages
Font size, margin size, font type, line spacing – don’t care, but don’t be ridiculous.
Due: weeks 6 & 7
Weighting: 20%
OSCE: This will assess your competency in performing the neurological and orthopaedic examinations.
Due: Week 12 and 13
Weighting: 20%
OSCE: This will assess your competency in performing the neurological and orthopaedic examinations
Due: TBA
Weighting: 40%
FINAL EXAMINATION: This will cover the content of each of the strands for the entire semester. It tests your knowledge of the theory, and the ability to connect that knowledge to real life situations (e.g. case studies, clinical presentations). It will consist of a 3 hour written exam with multiple choice questions, short answer questions and case studies.
This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:
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Strand 1 - Orthopaedics |
Strand 2 – Neurology |
Total
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Lectures
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1-2 × 2 hour lectures per week
Lecture 1: Monday 3pm-5pm (E7B T4), weeks 1-12
Lecture 2: Wednesday 9am–11am (E7B T5), weeks 3-11
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1-2 × 2 hour lectures per week
Lecture 1: Tuesday 9am-11 am, E7B T5, weeks 1-12
Lecture 2: Wednesday 9am–11am (E7B T5), weeks 1, 2, 12
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6 hours per week, weeks 1-12
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Tutorials
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1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 12
Thursday 9-11am or 11am-1pm (E5A 330 South Lab) |
1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 13
Wednesday 2-4, 4-6 (choose one) in (E5A 320 North Lab) |
4 hours per week, weeks 2-13
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Other |
1-2 hours per week revision, self-instructional learning and readings |
1 - 2 hours per week revision, self instructional learning and readings from the text |
2 - 4 hours per week
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Further details on class time and locations for this unit can be found by following the link below:
http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/timetables
Unit Web Page
You can log in to iLearn System via the link listed below:
https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/
All lecture materials will be posted on ilearn, and there is also a link to ECHO360 for audio or audiovisual (where available) recordings of the lectures.
Required and recommended resources
Notes are summarised under ‘Lectures’ on iLearn for CHIR 873
Required:
Recommended Reading
NOTE: Weekly tutorial case reports, questionnaires, and readings will be made available through iLearn.
Students will be required to complete weekly quizzes based on peer-reviewed journal articles that will be made available on iLearn.
Required:
Recommended:
Required Diagnostic Equipment (Neurological Diagnosis Kit):
Start Date of wk |
Lecture (Tuesday, 9 – 11 am) |
Lecture (Wednesday, 9-11am) |
Tutorial (Wednesday 2 - 4, 4 - 6 pm) |
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29 Feb |
Introduction to Clinical Neurology Pain |
Nerve Tension Tests |
None |
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7 Mar |
Pain
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Nerve Tension Tests and Mobilisations |
Nerve Tension Tests and Mobilisations |
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14 Mar |
Altered cognition
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Nerve Tension Tests and Mobilisations |
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21 Mar |
Psychiatric disorders
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Neurological History Taking The Neuroexam: mental status |
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28 Mar |
Sleep disorders |
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Neuroexam: mental status |
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4 April |
Eye Presentations
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Neuroexam: cranial nerves |
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11 April – 23 April: Mid-semester Break |
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25 April |
Hearing and Balance Presentations |
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OSCE |
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2 May |
Cerebrovascular Disease and Brain Neoplasms
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Neuroexam: cranial nerves |
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9 May |
Lesions of the Spinal Cord and Localisation of the Lesion |
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Neuroexam: motor |
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16 May |
Lesions of the Spinal Cord and Localisation of the Lesion |
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Neuroexam: motor |
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23 May |
Common Lesions of the NS |
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Neuroexam: sensory |
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29 May |
Common Lesions of the NS |
Common Lesions of the NS, Seizures |
Neuroexam: sensory, examination of peripheral nerves |
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6 June |
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OSCE |
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Orthopaedics Timetable
WEEK |
LECTURE 1 |
LECTURE 2 |
Tutorial |
1 |
Introduction to Orthopaedics (B. Brown) |
Neurology Lecture |
No Tutorial |
2 |
Lower Back Pain due to Serious pathology (B. Brown) |
Neurology Lecture |
Orthopaedic Assessment of the Lumbar Spine – Part I
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3 |
Lower Back Pain with Associated Radiculopathy I (B. Brown)
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Lower Back Pain with Associated Radiculopathy II (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Assessment of the Lumbar Spine – Part II |
4 |
Lumbar Spine Spondylosis and Stenosis (B.Brown)
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Lumbar Spine Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis (B.Brown)
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Orthopaedic assessment of Lumbar Spine Stability, and Generalised Hypermobility
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5 |
Lumbar Instability and Hypermobility (B.Brown)
[RECORDED LECTURE]
*Easter Monday Public Holiday
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Non-Specific Lower Back Pain (B.Brown)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Sacroiliac Joint and Coccyx
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6 |
Disorders of the sacroiliac Joint and Coccyx (B.Brown) |
Leg Length Discrepancy (B.Brown)
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OSCE 1 |
Mid Semester Break April 7th – April 17th, 2015 |
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7 |
Orthopaedic Assessment of the Older Patient (B.Brown)
[RECORDED LECTURE]
*Anzac Day Public Holiday
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Soft tissue causes of hip pain (M.Pribicevic)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Hip - Part I
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8 |
Myofascial & neural causes of hip pain (M.Pribicevic)
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Osteological Causes of Hip Pain (M.Pribicevic)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Hip - Part II and Knee - Part I
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9 |
Meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries (B.Brown)
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Collateral injuries, rotatory instability and myofascial disorders of the knee (B.Brown)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Knee – Part II
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10 |
Patellofemoral and growth plate disorders of the knee (B.Brown)
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Injuries of the lower leg and ankle (B.Brown)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Foot and Ankle - Part I
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11 |
Joint & ligament disorders of the ankle (B.Brown)
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Disorders of the mid-foot, forefoot and toes (B.Brown)
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Orthopaedic Assessment of the Foot and Ankle - Part II
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12 |
Review Lecture (B.Brown)
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Neurology Lecture
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OSCE 2 |
13 |
No Lecture |
No Lecture |
No Tutorial |
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