Assessment

1. Final examination: This will cover the content of the two strands for the entire semester. It tests your knowledge of the theory, and the ability to connect that knowledge to real life situations (e.g. case studies, clinical presentations). It will consist of a 3 hour written exam with multiple choice questions, short answer questions and case studies. 
2. OSCE’s: These will assess your competency in performing the neurological and orthopaedic examinations.
3. Neurology Assignment: Neurology Case Study

Case study write-up. You may take any neurological condition. Write up a case study based on this condition as the diagnosis, under the following titles:

1. Chief complaint: patient’s age, sex and presenting symptoms
2. History of the present illness
3. Relevant family history, social and environmental history
4. Relevant medications
5. List of possible diagnoses from the patient history – explain why this list was chosen
6. Results of the neurological exam tailored to the patient history – detail what was done and why it was done, as well as the results of the examination
7. List of possible diagnoses from the neurological exam – explain why this list was chosen
8. Further blood and radiological tests – explain your choices
9. Final diagnosis – explain how and why this was reached
10. Chiropractic management of the final diagnosis – explain why this management will help, and say whether this is substantiated in the present literature.

Any one specific topic can only be done by a maximum of 3 students. Therefore each student must send in 3 possible topics they wish to do to the co-ordinator of Neurology, and topics will be assigned on a first come first served basis. This is necessary as the case study you choose will also be the case study you will adopt for the neuroscreens you will be doing in CHIR874. Note these case studies have an early deadline of week 7, as they will be needed in the tutorials in the second half of the semester.

The write-up should reflect your knowledge of the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropathology of the condition. It should have the history taking, relevant neuroexamination, as well as an understanding of the role of the chiropractor in the management of the condition. This requires a literature search, and all references must be cited in the text and in a reference list.

Please refer to the rubric at the end of the manual to guide you in how the task will be assessed. The references:  referencing is Vancouver style: please print out information at: http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/vancouver.html and follow it to the letter.

The review must be submitted electronically to ‘Turn-it-In’ via the iLearn website.

Maximum Length: 4 pages

Font size, margin size, font type, line spacing – don’t care, but don’t be ridiculous.

1. Neurological Screening: Students are required to complete 5 full neurological screenings. Manuals will be marked for completeness. These completed screenings are required for accreditation.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST PASS EACH STRAND OF THIS UNIT IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE

Examinations

The University Examination period in for Semester 2 is from the 11 November – 29 November, 2019. 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

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 special consideration. The University’s Special Consideration Policy can be found at https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration. Information can also be found at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration

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 special consideration, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.

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 the supplementary exam information page on FSE101 in iLearn (bit.ly/FSESupp) 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.

Returning Assessment Tasks                                                                                                                         

1. Neurology and Orthopaedics OSCE: The results of OSCE I and OSCE II for each strand will be immediate and during the exam.
2. Written feedback on the neurology case study assignment will be provided to students after the mid-semester break.
3. Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be released on iLearn, and incorporated into the final unit grade.

Delivery mode

This unit is characterised by a moderate degree of flexibility. It incorporates a variety of learning tools and media. It will comprise:

Further details on class time and locations for this unit can be found at:

https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2019/

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:

http://ilearn.mq.edu.au

All lectures materials will be posted on ECHO 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.

4. Required and recommended resources

Strand 1: Orthopaedics

All lecture notes will be posted on ilearn for CHIR 874.

Required Texts:

1. Magee, D.J. (2014).  Orthopaedic Physical Assessment. 6th Edition. W.D Saunders, Philadelphia

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.

Strand 2: Neurology

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:

• Gates P (2010) Clinical Neurology;  A Primer. Churchhill Livingstone Elsevier, Sydney, Australia
• McCance KL, Huether SE, Brashers VL & Rote NS (2010) Pathophysiology, The biologic basis for disease in adults and children Mosby, Elsevier, Canada
• Bickley LS (2009) Bate’s Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 10th ed. Wolters

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

Strand 1: Orthopaedics Timetable

NEUROLOGY TIMETABLE