Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer, Tutor
Robyn Beirman
Contact via robyn.beirman@mq.edu.au
C5C room 362
By appointment
Tutor
Suzanne Saks
Tutor
Amy Melamet
Christopher Burrell
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(HLTH215 and HLTH316) or admission to GDipChiroSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
HLTH317
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, students are introduced to the concept of clinical problem solving and differential diagnosis. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess the health status of a patient. Using this information, possible problems that may exist for that patient can then be outlined. This unit focuses on diagnosis from a 'symptom' and 'sign'-based approach, where students will analyse the information given, and hence formulate a differential diagnosis.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Examination(s)
The University Examination period in for Second Half Year 2014 is from Monday 17th November to Friday 5th December 2014.
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.
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 is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of your application, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.
Assignment submission
Assignments should be submitted through Turnitin, by 9am on the due date.
Extensions and penalties
Extensions to assignments is at the discretion of the unit convenor. It is the responsibility of the student 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.
Grades
Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:
Grade |
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High Distinction (85-100) |
A minimum of 50% achievement in each assessment task, PLUS a minimum 90% total raw mark |
Distinction (75-84) |
A minimum of 50% achievement in each assessment task, PLUS a minimum 80% total raw mark |
Credit (65-74) |
A minimum of 50% achievement in the examination, PLUS a minimum 70% total raw mark |
Pass (50-64) |
A minimum of 50% achievement in the examination, PLUS a minimum 60% total raw mark |
Fail (< 50) |
Less than 50% achievement in the examination, OR less than 60% total raw mark |
NOTE: Raw mark vs SNG
"The Standard Numerical Grade (SNG) is the number that is associated with the grade (high distinction, distinction, credit and so on) that a student is awarded. It is called a grade as it does not represent the raw marks, it reflects where within the grading structure the student sits."
http://www.mq.edu.au/glossary/term/StandardisedNumericalGrade
It is NOT necessarily the same as your RAW mark, which represents the total of your marks for each assessment task.
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.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Weekly quizzes | 30% | ongoing |
Assignment | 20% | September 8 |
Final Examination | 50% | University Examination Period |
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 30%
There will be 10 tests to complete (in weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13). Each test will be of 10 minutes duration. The best 8 will be used to calculate the final mark.
Due: September 8
Weighting: 20%
Details will be available on ilearn.
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
This will cover the content of the entire semester. Questions will include Multiple choice questions and Short answer questions.
See ilearn for more details.
Delivery mode
This unit incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:
1. A 2 hour lecture per week, weeks 1-13
2. A 2 hour tutorial per week, weeks 2-13
3. 4-5 hours per week self instructional learning, set readings from the text and exercises on lecture topics
Class times and locations
Lecture: Monday 10-12 E7B T5
Tutorial: either
Monday 8-10 or Tuesday 11-1 or Thursday 10-12 or 12-2
Required and recommended resources
Required:
Unit workbook for HLTH 333
Beirman R & Engel R. An A-Z of Symptoms and Signs Palgrave Macmillan 2009
Recommended:
Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor 4TH ed Jones and Bartlett
Recommended web sites:
See ilearn
Week |
Week commencing |
Lecture Topic |
Tutorial Topic |
1 |
4 Aug |
Introduction to unit The Diagnostic Process An approach to patient assessment |
No tutorial |
2 |
11 Aug |
Patient assessment |
The Diagnostic Process Patient Assessment |
3 |
18 Aug |
The patient who presents with a disorder of Breathing, Respiration or Circulation 1 |
Patient Assessment |
4 |
25 Aug |
The patient who presents with a disorder of Breathing, Respiration or Circulation 2 |
The patient who presents with a disorder of Breathing, Respiration or Circulation 1 |
5 |
1 Sep |
The patient who presents with pain 1 |
The patient who presents with a disorder of Breathing, Respiration or Circulation 2 |
6 |
8 Sept |
The patient who presents with pain 2 |
The patient who presents with pain 1 |
7 |
15 Sept |
The patient who presents with a Digestive complaint 1
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The patient who presents with pain 2 |
RECESS |
RECESS |
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8 |
6 Oct |
Public Holiday |
The patient who presents with a Digestive complaint 1 |
9 |
13 Oct |
The patient who presents with a disturbance in menstruation, reproductive or urinary function 1 |
The patient who presents with a Digestive complaint 2 |
10 |
20 Oct |
The patient who presents with a disturbance in menstruation, reproductive or urinary function 2 |
The patient who presents with a disturbance in menstruation, reproductive function or urination 1 |
11 |
27 Oct |
The patient who presents with a non-specific symptom or sign |
The patient who presents with a disturbance in menstruation, reproductive function or urination 2 |
12 |
3 Nov |
Miscellaneous cases
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The patient who presents with a non-specific symptom or sign |
13 |
10 Nov |
Revision |
Revision |
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
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