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CHIR3106 – Chiropractic Science 6
2020 – Session 2, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Aron Downie
Contact via Contact via Tutorial or email
17 WW, Room 356
by appointment
Convenor
Christopher Burrell
Contact via by email
17 WW, Room 357
by appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR3105 or CHIR315)
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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 CHIR3105. 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. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills. Including control of the adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
- ULO2: Perform a physical examination of a patient utilising advanced static and motion palpation of spinal joints.
- ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of spinal and peripheral joint mechanics.
- ULO4: Apply research skills at the level of an open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot test 1 | 6% | No | Week 5 |
| Spot test 2 | 9% | No | Week 9 |
| Research Assignment | 10% | No | Week 10 or 11 (depends on group) |
| End of session Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| End of session written exam | 35% | No | University exam period |
Spot test 1
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 6%
In-tutorial practical assessment 1
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills. Including control of the adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
- Perform a physical examination of a patient utilising advanced static and motion palpation of spinal joints.
Spot test 2
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 4 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 9%
In-tutorial practical assessment 2
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills. Including control of the adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
- Perform a physical examination of a patient utilising advanced static and motion palpation of spinal joints.
Research Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 10 or 11 (depends on group)
Weighting: 10%
Students will work in groups of 5. The group will research a clinical presentation assigned to their group and submit a diagnostic statement and management outline. (Group mark 5%)
Each student will contribute to an in-tutorial presentation of their work to the class. (Individual mark 5%)
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of spinal and peripheral joint mechanics.
- Apply research skills at the level of an open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.
End of session Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Practical assessment of procedures as taught in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills. Including control of the adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
- Perform a physical examination of a patient utilising advanced static and motion palpation of spinal joints.
- Demonstrate an understanding of spinal and peripheral joint mechanics.
End of session written exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University exam period
Weighting: 35%
End of session written exam assessing all material delivered in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills. Including control of the adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
- Perform a physical examination of a patient utilising advanced static and motion palpation of spinal joints.
- Demonstrate an understanding of spinal and peripheral joint mechanics.
- Apply research skills at the level of an open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Classes
- The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
- Lecture begins Week 1
- Tutorials begin Week 1
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
TEXT
- Esposito & Philipson, Manual of Spinal Technique, - 1st Ed. March 2005, OR
- Esposito & Philipson, Manual of Spinal Technique - EXERPT - available from the Department.
- Oatis. Kinesiology “Kinesiology The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement,” 2nd edition 2008, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
- Manual of Peripheral Technique, Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University - online adjustment compilation available via iLearn download
RECOMMENDED READING
- Bergmann & Peterson: Chiropractic technique, principles and procedures 3rd Ed. 2011, Mosby
- Sackett & Straus, et al. Evidence-based Medicine: how to practice and teach Ebm. Churchill Livingson.
- Specific week-week resources available as links via iLearn
Teaching and Learning Strategy
- This unit is comprised of lectures and technique tutorials. There will also be some self directed learning within the course.
- The assignment contributes 10% of the overall mark.
- The unit is an internal offering.
- Students are expected to attend BOTH lectures AND tutorials
- iLearn is not a substitute for lecture attendance. Complex concepts are discussed as a group within the lecture / open forum format.
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- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
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