Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ben Brown
Roger Engel
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR892
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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 has three aims:
1. The unit focuses on developing basic proficiency in Gonstead manual techniques and further developing proficiency in Diversified manual techniques. It covers indications and contraindications to manipulation and includes the clinical applications of these techniques.
2. The unit introduces students to the subject of electrophysical therapy: biophysical principles, dosimetry, indications for use, contra-indications for use, precautions, dangers and risks associated with use. A multidisciplinary and evidence-based approach to rehabilitation including functional restoration, pain and psychological management will be emphasised.
3. The unit provides an introduction to the assessment and management of musculoskeletal sports injuries within a chiropractic setting in Australia. Students will learn the basic principles of sports medicine and the regulatory framework within which sports injury management operates. A multidisciplinary team-based approach to the management of sports injuries will be emphasised.
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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:
Grades
HD High Distinction - Denotes work of outstanding quality
D Distinction - Denotes work of superior quality
Cr Credit - Denotes work of predominantly good quality
P Pass - Denotes work of satisfactory quality
F Fail - Denotes a candidate has failed to complete the unit satisfactorily
Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:
Grade |
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Pass (P) |
A minimum raw overall mark of 50% AND a passing grade in the EPT practical exam AND a passing grade in EACH of the final technique (Gonstead/Diversified) OSCE’s |
Credit (Cr) |
A minimum raw overall mark of 65% AND a passing grade in the EPT practical exam AND a passing grade in EACH of the final technique (Gonstead/Diversified) OSCE’s |
Distinction (D) |
A minimum raw overall mark of 75% AND a passing grade in the EPT practical exam AND a passing grade in EACH of the final technique (Gonstead/Diversified) OSCE’s |
High Distinction (HD)
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A minimum raw overall mark of 85% AND a passing grade in the EPT practical exam AND a passing grade in EACH of the final technique (Gonstead/Diversified) OSCE’s |
Assessment Marks and Feedback
Marks for each assessment task (including the week 13 OSCE and end of semester written exam) will be provided as soon as is practically possible after the assessment task is undertaken. For the Spot Test and Video Technique Assignments (TA 1-4), feedback will be given as soon as possible after each assessment.
Attendance is expected at lectures and tutorials. 85% attendance is the expected requirement for tutorials. Attendance will be recorded and will be taken into consideration when compiling a student’s final grade for the unit.
Hurdle Assessments
There are three (3) hurdle assessments in this unit. Students must obtain a minimum mark of 50% in the EPT practical exam and each of the Gonstead and Diversified OSCEs to pass the unit.
In cases where students have made a serious first attempt at a hurdle requirement but have failed to meet it, they will be given one further opportunity to meet that hurdle requirement.
A serious attempt at an assessment task is one where the student has made an effort to address the set task, but has failed to reach the required standard of performance. In this unit, students must obtain a grade of at least 40% in the the hurdle in order to be considered to have made a serious attempt at completing the assessment.
Pass the EPT component of CHIR903
Pass the technique component of CHIR903
Second-chance hurdle examinations will be offered in the week of July 24 - 28. Results will be released on July 13. Students will be notified of their eligibility for a hurdle retry and are required to make themselves available during that week to take advantage of the retry opportunity.
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 apply for Disruption to Study for your final examination, you must make yourself available for the week of July 24 – 28, 2017. If you are not available at that time, there is no guarantee an additional examination time will be offered. Specific examination dates and times will be determined at a later date.
If you are offered a supplementary exam, 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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Video Technique Assignment 1 | 5% | No | Week 3 |
Video Technique Assignment 2 | 5% | No | Week 5 |
EPT Practical Examination | 0% | Yes | Week 6 |
Gonstead Spot Test | 10% | No | Week 6 |
Video Technique Assignment 3 | 5% | No | Week 7 |
Video Technique Assignment 4 | 5% | No | Week 10 |
Diversified & Sports Med OSCE | 20% | Yes | Week 13 |
Gonstead OSCE | 20% | Yes | Week 13 |
Final Theory Examination | 30% | No | Examination Period |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 5%
Video Technique Assignment 1 (Diversified) [Non-Invigilated]
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 5%
Video Technique Assignment 2 (Diversified) [Non-Invigilated]
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Practical Assessment (Formative) - Compulsory PASS required [Invigilated]
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
Gonstead Practical Spot Test [Invigilated]
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 5%
Video Technique Assignment 3 (Gonstead) [Non-Invigilated]
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 5%
Video Technique Assignment 4 (Diversified) [Non-Invigilated]
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Diversified & Sports Med - Practical Examination [Invigilated]
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Gonstead - Practical Examination [Invigilated]
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 30%
Final Theory Examination - Gonstead, Diversified, & Sports Medicine [Invigilated]
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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A new convener, Dr Benjamin Brown, has been added to the unit in 2017.