Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Curtis Rigney
Contact via curtis.rigney@mq.edu.au
C5C 367
Tuesdays 10-12
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BChiroSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
HLTH108 or HLTH107
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit offers an introduction to the philosophy, art and science of chiropractic. History and founding principles are discussed. The concepts and role of philosophy and critical thinking are presented. Chiropractic terminology is introduced while a basic level of psychomotor skills are developed through motion palpation, muscle assessment and soft tissue techniques. Fundamental physics and biomechanics which support chiropractic techniques are taught.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Spot Test | 5% | Week 8 |
Principles Essay | 10% | 2 April |
Physics | 10% | week 5-7 |
Practical Examination | 35% | week 13 |
Theory exam | 40% | Exam Period |
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 5%
Short practical assessment held during normal practical time in 8th week
Due: 2 April
Weighting: 10%
This will be a scientific essay paper relating to the Chiropractic profession.
Due: week 5-7
Weighting: 10%
Physics Assignment: Will involve practical application of physics and will be due by week 7. Physics Practical: Occur during Physics laboratory sessions. Attendance is essential for all sessions
Due: week 13
Weighting: 35%
Occurring week 13 and will consist of performing procedures as taught in the unit.
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
These will cover the discipline specific content of the entire semester. Question format will be mixed and may include Multiple Choice, True and False, and short answer questions. Chiropractic and Physics will be written at the same exam time.
(Physics -25% of final exam, Principles and Skills 75%)
Technology Used and Required: iLearn, Echo360, Practical Audio/Visual Equipment, and Electronic Lectern
Delivery mode
Will be comprised of a combination of face-to-face lectures, pre-recorded lectures, self-directed learning, and hands-on tutorials/practicals:
Class times and locations: Chiropractic Lecture1: Thursday 8-9 am; for location see timetable
Lecture 2: Friday 8-9 am: for location see timetable
Tutorials1 & 2: Monday 13-15, or 15-17: for location see timetable
Friday 13-15, or 15-17:for location see timetable
Tutorial 3: See below
Physics
Weeks 5 – 7 inclusive will involve Physics lectures and Laboratory sessions. Please note the following –
Lectures: are held at their usual times and locations.
Monday Tutorial 1: will continue as chiropractic practicals.
Friday Tutorial 2: will be replaced by Tutorial 3; Physics Laboratory sessions held in E7A 114, that is, the North-Eastern corner of E7A on the ground floor.
Tutorial 3: Thursday 10-12, 12-2pm, 3-5pm, and 5-7pm
You must wear appropriate clothing for the laboratory including covered footwear.
Required and recommended resources
Ø Kendall et al. Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain (CDrom). Lippincott
Ø Hewitt Paul G. Conceptual Physics: International Edition,
11/E ISBN-10: 0321684923 ISBN-13: 9780321684929 Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Ø Palpation Manual (Course notes)
Ø Physics Lab Manual
Ø Biel, Dorn. Trail Guide to the Body: How to locate Muscles, Bones and More. Books of Discovery.
Ø Lavangie. Joint Structure and Function. FA Davis.
Ø Leach. Chiropractic Theories – a Synopsis of Scientific Research. Williams and Wilkins.
Ø Oatis C. Kinesiology: the mechanics & pathomechanics of human movement 2 ed. LWW
Ø Sackett et al. Evidence-based Medicine: How to Practice and Teach EBM. Churchill Livingstone.
Polgar & Thomas. Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences. Churchill Livingstone.
Note: no changes have been made to this unit.
WEEK |
TUTORIAL 1 MON |
LECTURE 1 THUR |
LECTURE 2 FRI |
TUTORIAL 2 FRI |
Week 1 3-7/3 |
No tutorial |
Introduction/ Assignment
CTR |
Library Presentation
Librarian |
No tutorial |
Week 2 10-14/3 |
Group formations/ Introduction: Terms/tables/etc. |
Doctor/Patient Encounter /Posture CTR |
Ranges of Motion/ Palpation Principles
CTR |
Observation/postural analysis/document |
Week 3 17-21/3 |
Range of Spinal Motion w/op Pt. Overview |
Early History of Chiropractic (DD) CTR |
Sacral-iliac Joint
CTR |
Layer Palp/Spring/ Tissue slack Patient Detail |
Week 4 24-28/3 |
Pelvic landmarks Landmarks |
Early Challenges for Chiropractic CTR |
Palmerian Philosophy of Chiropractic CTR |
/Weight bearing |
Week 5 31/3-4/4 EssayDue |
SI Palp |
Physics – atoms and matter |
Physics – elasticity of solids such as bone |
Physics Prac (Thursday) |
Week 6 7-11/4 |
SI Palp |
Physics – stress/strain relationship, fractures |
Physics- pressure in static fluids |
Physics Prac (Thursday) |
Week 7 28/4-2/5 |
Revision: Posture/ROM/SI |
Physics – pressure in moving fluids |
Physics - gases |
Physics Prac (Thursday) |
Week 8 5-9/5 |
Lumbar Landmarks/ Spot test |
Chiropractic Compared CTR |
Lumbar Spine CTR |
Lumbar Prone |
Week 9 12-16/5 |
Lumbar Seated |
Australia’s Chiropractic History CTR |
Thoracic and Ribs
CTR |
Thoracic Landmarks/ “blind palpation” |
Week 10 19-23/5 |
Thoracic Prone |
Who do you believe? CTR |
Low Back Pain & Chiropractic CTR |
Thoracic Seated (lower) |
Week 11 26-30/5 |
Thoracic Seated (upper) |
Macquarie’s Philosophy of Chiropractic CTR |
Where We’ve Been
CTR |
Posture/ROM/SI/ Lumbar/Thoracic |
Week 12 2-6/6 |
Timed Revision |
Where We’re Going CTR |
Revision CTR |
Revision Drills |
Week 13 9-13/6 |
No tutorial Queen’s Birthday |
No Lecture |
No Lecture |
FINAL PRACTICAL |
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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.
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There are 3 components of this unit; 1) theoretical chiropractic knowledge, 2) practical chiropractic skills, and 3) physics. It is necessary to meet the passing level for each of these components in order to pass the unit. The passing standard for each component is 60% of the available raw marks. Raw marks will be translated into a Standard Numerical Grade according to the table below.
GRADE |
REQUIREMENTS |
Pass |
A minimum of 60% in each of assessment PLUS a minimum 60% total raw mark. |
Credit |
A minimum of 60% in each of assessment; PLUS a minimum 70% total raw mark |
Distinction |
A minimum of 60% in each of assessment; PLUS a minimum 80% total raw mark |
High Distinction |
A minimum of 60% in each of assessment tasks; PLUS a minimum 85% total raw mark |