Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Co-Convenor
Aron Downie
Contact via iLearn or aron.downie@mq.edu.au
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By appointment
Co-convenor
Christopher Burrell
Contact via christopher.burrell@mq.edu.au
17WW
by appointment
tutor
Christopher Agius
Contact via christopher.agius@mq.edu.au
17WW
by appointment
tutor
Steven Cannon
tutor
Mei Wong
tutor
Nicola Stutterd
tutor
Clinton Rotondo
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR315 or CHIR301)
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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 continues to develop the theory and practice of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy encountered in CHIR315. This unit completes acquisition of a core group of techniques. The hypotheses and scientific rationale relating to chiropractic intervention is further explored. Biomechanics of the spine in relation to clinical application is explored in detail. Major themes relating to evidence-based practice (EBP) continue to be developed.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
In higher education, assessments must be able to recognise various levels of competencies in order to encourage students to become not only competent, but progress onto developing expertise. A key component of effective assessment in competency-based education is for assessments to be criterion-based using a developmental perspective. Defining the criteria in developmental terms, commonly called milestones or benchmarks, allows programs to determine whether the trainee is on an appropriate ‘trajectory'. Milestones provide specific guidance on trainee progress throughout the continuum of their training program. CHIR316 practical examinations are competency based.
For a more information see: "Competency-based Assessment, Macquarie University"
There are 2 components to this unit:
1) Chiropractic technique (a minimum of 85% tutorial attendance is suggested in order to gain sufficient practical knowledge)
2) Chiropractic theory.
Hurdle Requirements and Serious Attempt Defined
A hurdle is a passing requirement for the unit. A serious attempt is the threshold when a second chance will be provided as an opportunity to meet the hurdle requirement. CHIR316 has 1 hurdle
Hurdle: Chiropractic technique (comprised final practical exam: OSCE): must obtain 50% of the available marks.
Second chance: a supplementary final chiropractic practical exam.
If you receive special consideration for the final exam, a supplementary exam will be scheduled in the interval between the regular exam period and the start of the next session. By making a special consideration application for the final exam you are declaring yourself available for a resit during the supplementary examination period and will not be eligible for a second special consideration approval based on pre-existing commitments. Please ensure you are familiar with the policy prior to submitting an application. You can check this supplementary exam information page for dates, and approved applicants will receive an individual notification one week prior to the exam with the exact date and time of their supplementary examination.
If you are given a second opportunity to sit the final examination as a result of failing to meet the minimum mark required in a hurdle assessment, you will be offered that chance during the same supplementary examination period and will be notified of the exact day and time after the publication of final results for the unit.
Please refer to the Faculty for supplementary examination period
For more information refer to the section "Policies and Procedures" within this Unit Guide.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Video assignment | 0% | No | Rolling |
SPOT TEST x2 | 15% | No | Rolling |
Research Assignment | 10% | No | Beginning Week 8 (presented during tutorial) |
OSCE | 40% | Yes | Wednesday week 13 |
End of semester written exam | 35% | No | University Examination Period |
Due: Rolling
Weighting: 0%
1 x Video assignment
Due: Rolling
Weighting: 15%
Feedback on Chiropractic Assessment (2 x 7.5%)
Due: Beginning Week 8 (presented during tutorial)
Weighting: 10%
Research skills development stream
Due: Wednesday week 13
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
End of semester practical examination
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 35%
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Refer to CHIR316 iLearn 2019 for unit schedule
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