Students
CHIR6510 – Diagnostic Sciences
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
Christopher Burrell
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR6302 or CHIR604
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
CHIR6303 or CHIR605
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, students are introduced to the concept of clinical problem solving and differential diagnosis. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to assess the health status of a patient. Using this information, possible problems that may exist for that patient can then be outlined. This unit focuses on diagnosis from a 'symptom' and 'sign' based approach, where students will analyse the information given, and hence formulate a differential diagnosis. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Describe the principles and purpose of the diagnostic process.
- ULO3: Formulate differential diagnoses, based on history and examination findings.
- ULO2: Explain the relationship between the clinical presentation of a patient, the underlying disease processes, and the diagnostic process.
- ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-professional nature of health care, the need for various investigations in the diagnosis of pathological conditions and the role of referral.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-session exam | 30% | No | During lecture time in Week 8 |
| Online quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 |
| Final written exam | 50% | No | University Exam Period |
Mid-session exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: During lecture time in Week 8
Weighting: 30%
The mid-session exam will consist of short-answer questions and will cover material up to the mid-session break.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the principles and purpose of the diagnostic process.
- Formulate differential diagnoses, based on history and examination findings.
- Explain the relationship between the clinical presentation of a patient, the underlying disease processes, and the diagnostic process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-professional nature of health care, the need for various investigations in the diagnosis of pathological conditions and the role of referral.
Online quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12
Weighting: 20%
5 online multiple-choice quizzes spread throughout the session. Each quiz is worth 4%.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the principles and purpose of the diagnostic process.
- Formulate differential diagnoses, based on history and examination findings.
- Explain the relationship between the clinical presentation of a patient, the underlying disease processes, and the diagnostic process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-professional nature of health care, the need for various investigations in the diagnosis of pathological conditions and the role of referral.
Final written exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
This will cover the content of the entire semester. Questions will include Multiple choice questions and Short answer questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Describe the principles and purpose of the diagnostic process.
- Formulate differential diagnoses, based on history and examination findings.
- Explain the relationship between the clinical presentation of a patient, the underlying disease processes, and the diagnostic process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the inter-professional nature of health care, the need for various investigations in the diagnosis of pathological conditions and the role of referral.
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
1. A 2-hour lecture (See ilearn page for more details)
2. A 2-hour tutorial (See ilearn page for more details)
3. 4-5 hours per week self-instructional learning, set readings from the text and exercises on lecture topics
Required Texts and/or Materials
1. Unit workbook for CHIR6510 - available on iLearn unit page in PDF format.
Recommended:
Souza T. Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor 4TH ed Jones and Bartlett
Beirman R & Engel R. An A-Z of Symptoms and Signs Palgrave Macmillan 2009 (out of print)
Required Technology Access
Unit web page: CHIR6510 iLearn site - https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- 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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