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.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff | Unit convenor and teaching staff |
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(CHIR8501 or CHIR873) and (CHIR8401 or CHIR916) and (CHIR8503 or CHIR918)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
(CHIR917 or CHIR8402) and (CHIR874 or CHIR8502)
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Clinical reasoning skills are enhanced in this unit through experiential case presentations. This will allow the students to formulate clinical decisions based on the integrated knowledge gained from the varied clinical sciences and from the analyses learned from previous units. Patient management involving active care and rehabilitation is covered within this unit. Additionally, students will further develop skills for critical analysis of research. Preparation for clinic internship also occurs.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. 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. Information about unavoidable disruption and the special consideration process is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/ policy/
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Special Consideration process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.
Extensions to assignments is at the discretion of the unit convener. It is the responsibility of the student to prove to the convener that there has been unavoidable disruption. If accepted, marks will be deducted for late submissions in the absence of an approved extension.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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4 Clinical assessments | 15% | No | Week 12 & 13 |
Junior internship | 15% | No | Ongoing |
Clinical competency examination | 0% | Yes | Week 13 |
Clinic prep theory examination | 20% | Yes | Exam period |
Management plan assignment | 10% | No | Week 7 |
Rehabilitation final theory examination | 20% | No | Exam period |
Rehabilitation final practical | 20% | No | Week 12 & 13 |
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 12 & 13
Weighting: 15%
Assessment of students will be taken in weeks 12 &13 during the tutorial times. The assessments will be as follows: Week 12 Cardiovascular and respiratory Week 13 Gastrointestinal and vitals
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 15%
You will participate in 20 hours in one of the Department’s clinics in the role as a junior intern. Attendance is mandatory. Punctuality, appropriate personal cleanliness and appropriate dress as well as appropriate participation are also mandatory. Students will complete both reception duties in addition to observing senior interns during the delivering of treatment. During this internship period, every intern must competently complete the 'Consent Clinical Assessment' task on a new patient, meet competency in taking vitals, complete a competent Urinalysis and completion of an evidence based questionnaire task. The initial marks awarded at the time of initial assessment will not be changed, however if a student does not meet competency, then they will be offered a retake in Week 12 or 13. A maximum number of retakes is 2 for any given assessment. The assessment of each system must be demonstrated to be at a level of competency in order to pass this unit.
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Integrated assessment involving knowledge from orthopaedics, neurology, physical examination, functional assessment, technique, and rehabilitation. This assessment requires a passing grade to continue into clinic. This assessment is a Pass / Fail assessment
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Assessment of principles taught in the clinic prep component
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 10%
Be aware of the potential underlying pathological or dysfunctional condition as related to each examination procedure
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 20%
A comprehensive end of year rehabilitation exam covering the semester's rehab material.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 12 & 13
Weighting: 20%
Practical assessment of rehabilitation skills
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Will be comprised of a combination of online lectures, both pre-recorded and live via online platforms, self-directed learning, and hands-on tutorials:
Lectures: will be held on
L2; Friday 10-12pm Online
Monday Tutorials (T1): 11 Wallys Wlk - 330 & 340 Chiro Labs; 9-11 am or 11-1:00 pm Wednesday Tutorials (T2): 11 Wallys Wlk - 330 & 340 Chiro Labs; 2-4 pm or 4-6 pm NB: Check with the University’s timetable webpage to confirm room locations.
IMPORTANT: No tutorial attendance changes permitted after week 2 Required and recommended resources
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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