Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Stephney Whillier
Matthew Fernandez
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR873
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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 builds on the neurology and orthopaedics taught in CHIR873. This unit is continuous with CHIR873, with the two units together covering the full spectrum of clinically relevant neurological and orthopaedic conditions for chiropractic students. Students continue to develop competency in the complete neurological and orthopaedic examination and, especially in this unit, develop their skills in tailoring the examination to the patient and developing a differential diagnosis based on the patient's signs and symptoms at clinical presentation. The knowledge and understanding constructed in this way also enables students to discuss and analyse pertinent case studies with the necessary depth required.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Task Assessment
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Weighting |
Due Date |
Linked Learning Outcomes |
Neurology OSCE I |
15% |
Week 5 |
1, 2, 3, 4,6 |
Orthopaedics OSCE I |
10% |
Week 6 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
Orthopaedics Assignment |
10% |
Week 10 |
5 |
Orthopaedics OSCE II |
10% |
Week 12 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
Neurology OSCE II |
15% |
Week 13 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
One Final theory exam |
40% (20% Neurology, 20% Orthopaedics) |
TBA |
1, 3, 4 |
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST PASS EACH STRAND OF THIS UNIT IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE
The University Examination period in for Semester 2 is from the 13 November – 3 December, 2017. 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
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Grades
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:
Grade |
Percentile Range |
Fail |
<50% |
Pass |
50 – 64% |
Credit |
65 - 74% |
Distinction |
75 - 84% |
High Distinction |
85 - 100% |
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Neurology OSCE I | 15% | No | Week 5 |
Orthopaedics OSCE I | 10% | No | Week 6 |
Neurology OSCE II | 15% | No | Week 13 |
Orthopaedics OSCE II | 10% | No | Week 12 |
Orthopaedics Assignment | 10% | No | 10 |
Final Theory Exam | 40% | No | Examination Period |
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 15%
OSCE
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
OSCE
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
OSCE
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 10%
OSCE
Due: 10
Weighting: 10%
Group work on systematic literature review
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 40%
Final examination: includes multiple choice, and short answer questions based on clinical case studies.
Delivery mode
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 |
Lectures Class times & locations |
2 × 2 hour lectures per week, weeks 1 – 12 Monday 3pm - 5pm (W5A T1) Wednesday 10am-12pm (E7B T2) |
1 × 2 hour lectures per week, weeks 1 – 12 Tuesday 8-10am (W5A T1) |
6 hours per week (Weeks 1-12) |
Tutorials Class times & locations
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1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 12 Thursday 9am-11am or 11am-1pm (E5A 330) |
1 × 2 hour tutorial class per week, weeks 2 – 13 Wednesday 2-4pm, 4-6pm, (choose one) in building E5A 320 North lab |
4 hours per week, weeks 2-13 |
Other |
1- 2 hours per week revision, self-directed learning |
1 - 2 hours per week revision, self-instructional learning and readings from the text |
4 hours per week |
Further details on class time and locations for this unit can be found at:
https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2017/
Tutorials
You must attend the tutorial class in which you enrolled. Students must not exchange their class time. In special circumstances, you may request a specific change. These requests are to be submitted to the strand convener.
Attendance Requirements
If you miss your assigned tutorial in any week, you may request attendance at an alternative session, through email request and appropriate documentation to the unit convenor. This allowance may be used on a maximum of 2 occasions. If you have missed more than 2 tutorials without giving a reason to the unit convenor for the strand, you will be called in to discuss your progress.
Unit Web Page
You can log in to ilearn learning system using the link below:
All lectures materials will be posted on ECHO Live Streaming on iLearn, which will be a single link that includes the lecture Powerpoint, additional material like videos, and the recorded lecture. Interactive materials e.g. lecture quizzes and polls will also be available at this site. Note that the lecture will be live streamed as well as recorded.
4. Required and recommended resources
Strand 1: Orthopaedics
All lecture notes will be posted on ilearn for CHIR 874.
Required Texts:
Recommended Texts:
1)Souza, T.A. (2009) Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor, Aspen Publications.
2)Brukner, P., Khan, K. (2011) Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine. 4th Ed: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia.
3)Evans, R.C. (2008) Illustrated Orthopaedic Physical Assessment: Mosby.
Required:
1. Blumenfeld H (2010) Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases. 2nd ed. Sinauer Associates Inc, Massachusetts. Distributed by Palgrave Macmillan, Victoria, Australia.
2. HLTH874 - Neurology Tutorial Course Manual – available at Co-op bookshop. Macquarie University Printery.
Recommended:
Required Diagnostic Equipment (Neurological Diagnosis Kit):
1.A diagnostic set with otoscope and ophthalmoscope (Welsh Allen series 97200-BI recommended - ~$515)
2.A tailor’s measuring tape
3.A 128 and 512Hz tuning fork (Al weighted)
4.Neurotips
5.Large stem ear buds
6.Disposable tongue depressors
7.Tomahawk reflex hammer
8.Cotton wool
Unit Schedule
NEUROLOGY TIMETABLE
WEEK NUMBER |
Tuesday: LECTURE SCHEDULE W5A T1 |
Wednesday: TUTORIAL E5A room 320 North |
W1 – Mon July 31 |
1 August (SW)
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NONE |
W2 – Mon 7 August |
8 August (SW)
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9 August
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W3 – Mon 14 August |
15 August (SW)
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16 August
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W4 – Mon 21 August |
22 August (SW)
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23 August
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W5 – Mon 28 August |
29 August (AN)
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30 August
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W6 – Mon 4 September |
5 September (AN)
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6 September
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W7 – Mon 11 September |
12 September (AN)
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13 September
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18 Sep – 1 Oct |
MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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W8 – Tuesday 2 October |
3 October
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4 October
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W9 - Tuesday 9 October |
10 October (AN)
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11 October
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W10– Mon 16 October |
17 October (AN)
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18 October
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W11 – Mon October 23 |
24 October (AN)
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25 October
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W12 – Mon 30 October |
31 October (AN)
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1 November
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W13 – Mon 6 November |
7 November
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8 November
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Strand 2: Orthopaedics Timetable
Week |
Lecture 1 |
Lecture 2 |
Tutorial 1 |
Week 1 |
Introduction to Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis II and the classification of neck pain (B.Brown) |
Neck Pain due to Serious Pathology (B.Brown) |
No Tutorial |
Week 2 |
Grade III Neck Pain (B.Brown) |
Grades I-II Neck Pain (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine - Part I |
Week 3 |
Whiplash and Associated Disorders (B.Brown) |
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine - Part II |
Week 4 |
Orthopaedic Examination of the Paediatric Patient (B.Brown) |
Causes of TMJ pain and dysfunction (A.Khalmir) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Cervical Spine - Part III and Examination of the TMJ |
Week 5 |
Conditions of the thoracic spine and rib cage (B.Brown) |
Scoliosis and Scheuermann’s Disease (B.Brown) |
Physical Examination and Orthopaedic Special Tests for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and the Thoracic Spine and Ribs |
Week 6 |
Cervical & other neural causes of shoulder pain (B.Brown) |
Rotator cuff disorders of the shoulder (B.Brown) |
OSCE I |
Week |
Lecture 1 |
Lecture 2 |
Tutorial 1 |
Week 7 |
Myofascial causes of shoulder pain & impingement (M.Pribicevic) |
Labral & instability disorders of the shoulder (M.Pribicevic) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Shoulder - Part I |
Week 8 |
Public Holiday |
Myofascial & neural causes of elbow pain (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Shoulder - Part II |
Week 9 |
Joint and osteological causes of elbow pain (B.Brown) |
Myofascial & neural causes of wrist pain (M.Pribicevic) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Elbow - Part I |
Week 10 |
Joint instability and osteological causes of wrist pain (B.Brown) |
Conditions of the wrist (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Wrist Part I |
Week 11 |
Conditions of the fingers and thumb (B.Brown) |
Tissue Healing and Repair (B.Brown) |
Orthopaedic Physical Examination of the Wrist - Part II and the Hand and Fingers |
Week 12 |
Review Lecture (B.Brown) |
No Lecture |
OSCE II |
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