Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Hazel Jenkins hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au Contact via hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au 17 Wally’s Walk 347 By appointment Tutor Josh Fitzgerald josh.fitzgerald@mq.edu.au Contact via josh.fitzgerald@mq.edu.au Tutor Craig Moore craig.moore@mq.edu.au Contact via craig.moore@mq.edu.au Tutor Annie Young annie.young@mq.edu.au Contact via annie.young@mq.edu.au Tutor Christopher Jolliffe christopher.jolliffe@mq.edu.au Contact via christopher.jolliffe@mq.edu.au Tutor Jessica Lam jessica.y.lam@mq.edu.au Contact via jessica.y.lam@mq.edu.au Tutor Sophia Tan sophia.tan@mqhealth.org.au Contact via sophia.tan@mqhealth.org.au Tutor Mary Vu mary.vu@mq.edu.au Contact via mary.vu@mq.edu.au
Credit points	Credit points 10
Prerequisites	Prerequisites CHIR8401 or CHIR916
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description This unit builds on the principles and concepts developed in CHIR8401. It further develops radiographic interpretation with a focus on the appropriate use of imaging in clinical practice. Increasing complexity of radiographic positioning of the spine and extremities is taught, with particular reference to clinical application. This unit forms part of a suite of units in radiographic science that leads to eligibility for licensure to own and operate x-ray equipment.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

ULO1: Synthesise radiographic and advanced imaging findings to aid diagnosis and inform patient management within chiropractic clinical practice.
ULO2: Execute a thorough assessment of the radiographic image and differentiate and describe abnormal radiographic appearances.
ULO3: Discuss indications for the appropriate use of imaging in chiropractic practice and critique ethical considerations related to imaging use
ULO4: Construct narrative radiographic reports as appropriate for use in clinical chiropractic practice.
ULO5: Implement and explain principles of radiography as applicable to chiropractic practice.
ULO6: Demonstrate the ability to modify radiographic technique appropriately for different clinical presentations.

General Assessment Information

TUTORIALS

Students are strongly encouraged to attend and actively participate in all tutorials in this unit. Tutorials have been designed to align with learning outcomes and assessment tasks within this unit.

QUIZZES

Quizzes will be available through ilearn unless otherwise indicated.

It is expected that the academic integrity policy (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-integrity) be followed at all times. Breaches of the academic integrity policy may result in disciplinary procedures for the involved student.

All quizzes should be attempted. Quizzes will open each week on Wednesday at 10am and close the following Tuesday at 2pm (first quiz due week 2). Quizzes will not be reopened after they are closed for any reason. If submission is affected by technical difficulties, you can send your answers to the unit convener (hazel.jenkins@mq.edu.au) PRIOR to the closing time of the quiz for manual grading.

SLIDE EXAMS

The slide exams will be conducted in either a written or online format. Further details will be released during the semester.

If a slide exam is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment.

Attendance at a slide exam declares that you are fit to sit the exam. Re-sitting of slide exams is not normally approved and will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment. If a re-sit occurs, either a VIVA (oral) or written format may be used.

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS

The competency assessments are a hurdle requirement. You must demonstrate competency in all competency assessments to pass the unit. If competency is not demonstrated (but a significant attempt is made) then one further opportunity to demonstrate competency will be given at the end of semester.

If a competency assessment is missed a supplementary exam will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment.

Attendance at a competency declares that you are fit to sit the assessment. Re-sitting of competencies is not normally approved and will only be considered under the Special Consideration policy (https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration), applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the assessment.

THEORY EXAMINATIONS

The University Examination period for Semester 2, 2021 is from November 8th to November 26th 2021.

The theory exam will be conducted in either a written or online format. Further details will be released during the semester.

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.

You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.

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 https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration, applied for through www.ask.mq.edu.au within 5 days of the disruption

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. If you are approved for Special Consideration and granted a supplementary exam, only your supplementary exam result will be counted towards your final grade.

If you attend and complete an examination you are declaring that you are fit to sit that assessment and Special Consideration will not normally be granted.

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 Wellbeing services https://students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
Radiographic positioning competency assessment	0%	Yes	In tutorial, weeks 4, 8, and 13
Final theory exam	50%	No	Examination period
Weekly quizzes	20%	No	Weekly, due Tuesday 2pm starting week 2
Slide exam 1	15%	No	Week 6, 8-10am Friday 3rd September
Slide exam 2	15%	No	Week 12, 8-10am Friday 29 October

Radiographic positioning competency assessment

Assessment Type ¹: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task ²: 6 hours
Due: In tutorial, weeks 4, 8, and 13
Weighting: 0%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Radiographic Positioning Competency Based Assessments performed during tutorial time. You must be marked as competent in all competencies to pass the unit. These competencies form part of your radiographic portfolio that will be continued in clinic.