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CHIR8103 – Clinical Chiropractic 3
2021 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Ben Brown
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR8102 or CHIR892
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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 has three aims: 1. The unit focuses on developing basic proficiency in Gonstead manual techniques and further developing proficiency in Diversified manual techniques. It covers indications and contraindications to manipulation and includes the clinical applications of these techniques. 3. The unit provides an introduction to the assessment and management of musculoskeletal sports injuries within a chiropractic setting in Australia. Students will learn the basic principles of sports medicine and the regulatory framework within which sports injury management operates. A multidisciplinary team-based approach to the management of sports injuries will be emphasized. |
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 mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- ULO2: Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- ULO3: Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
- ULO4: Select appropriate ancillary care in a clinical context.
- ULO5: Construct and apply an appropriate consultation, examination and management of acute musculoskeletal peripheral joint injuries commonly encountered by practitioners in the field.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Video Technique Assignment 2 | 5% | No | Week 5 |
| Diversified & sports medicine clinical performance test | 20% | Yes | Week 11 |
| Video Technique Assignment 3 | 5% | No | Week 8 |
| Final theory examination | 30% | No | University Exam Period |
| Gonstead Spot Test | 10% | No | Week 6 |
| Gonstead practical assessment | 20% | Yes | Week 12 |
| Video Technique Assignment 4 | 5% | No | Week 10 |
| Video Technique Assignment 1 | 5% | No | Week 3 |
Video Technique Assignment 2
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 5%
Using video capture, students will critically reflect on their ability to perform chiropractic techniques.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
Diversified & sports medicine clinical performance test
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will demonstrate their ability to apply chiropractic techniques
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
- Select appropriate ancillary care in a clinical context.
- Construct and apply an appropriate consultation, examination and management of acute musculoskeletal peripheral joint injuries commonly encountered by practitioners in the field.
Video Technique Assignment 3
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 5%
Using video capture, students will critically reflect on their ability to perform chiropractic techniques.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
Final theory examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 22 hours
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 30%
A written assessment consisting of multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions. This assessment will assess students development of theoretical knowledge in this unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
- Select appropriate ancillary care in a clinical context.
- Construct and apply an appropriate consultation, examination and management of acute musculoskeletal peripheral joint injuries commonly encountered by practitioners in the field.
Gonstead Spot Test
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 10%
Students will demonstrate their ability to apply chiropractic techniques
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
Gonstead practical assessment
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students will demonstrate their ability to apply chiropractic techniques
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
Video Technique Assignment 4
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 5%
Using video capture, students will critically reflect on their ability to perform chiropractic techniques.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
Video Technique Assignment 1
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 5%
Using video capture, students will critically reflect on their ability to perform chiropractic techniques.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Perform spinal adjustments and mobilisations with the appropriate psychomotor skills at a clinically safe and competent level.
- Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive
- Apply a thorough knowledge of the clinical anatomy, biomechanics, and patho-mechanics for all joints of the body in order to: a) Understand the biomechanical effects of an adjustment or mobilisation and the indications for their use; b) Perform postural analysis in relation to dysfunction; c) Perform the relevant orthopaedic testing, motion palpation, static palpation, indications and contraindication testing for each technique and methods of modification to suit special populations/conditions
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
- Number and length of classes per week:
- 3 x 1 hour [pre-recorded] lectures (Diversified, Gonstead, Ancillary therapies & Sports Medicine)
- 1 x 1½ hour + 1 x 2 hour Gonstead technique tutorials
- 2 x 1 hour Diversified technique tutorials
- 1 x 1 hour Sports Medicine tutorials
- The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
- Tutorial attendance/participation is required.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- 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
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Unit information based on version 2021.04 of the Handbook