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CHIR8512 – Orthopaedic Physical Assessment

2021 – Session 2, Special circumstances, North Ryde

Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update

The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.

This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Benjamin Brown
benjamin.brown@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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Unit description Unit description

This unit introduces you to the common musculoskeletal conditions relevant to chiropractors in primary care settings. You will be instructed on how to interpret history, examination and paraclinical study findings, and how to plan and execute an orthopaedic physical examination for common musculoskeletal conditions. The knowledge and skills acquired during this unit are fundamental for developing diagnostic proficiency in chiropractic practice.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Competently perform a history and orthopaedic physical examination for common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • ULO2: Draw on acquired theoretical knowledge in order to tailor the history taking process and physical examination to the patient, and from this, develop a list of differential diagnoses, and a working diagnosis.
  • ULO3: Apply clinical reasoning skills to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for chiropractic care, or organise an appropriate referral where necessary
  • ULO4: Find, select and critique relevant clinical research literature to inform the diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • ULO5: Apply clinical knowledge acquired from texts and lectures in group practical classes. Reason, question and communicate your clinical knowledge to tutors and fellow students.
  • ULO6: Demonstrate respect and empathy for patients, and an ethical and professional attitude to health care during clinical simulations, which also includes fostering a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • ULO7: Describe, interpret and apply the principles of diagnostic test accuracy as they relate to the orthopaedic physical examination.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
OSCE I 25% No Week 6
OSCE II 25% No Week 13
Final Theory Examination 50% No Examination period

OSCE I

Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 25%

 

Students will be assessed on their competency in performing orthopaedic physical assessment.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Competently perform a history and orthopaedic physical examination for common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Draw on acquired theoretical knowledge in order to tailor the history taking process and physical examination to the patient, and from this, develop a list of differential diagnoses, and a working diagnosis.
  • Apply clinical reasoning skills to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for chiropractic care, or organise an appropriate referral where necessary
  • Find, select and critique relevant clinical research literature to inform the diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Apply clinical knowledge acquired from texts and lectures in group practical classes. Reason, question and communicate your clinical knowledge to tutors and fellow students.
  • Demonstrate respect and empathy for patients, and an ethical and professional attitude to health care during clinical simulations, which also includes fostering a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Describe, interpret and apply the principles of diagnostic test accuracy as they relate to the orthopaedic physical examination.

OSCE II

Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 25%

 

Students will be assessed on their competency in performing orthopaedic physical assessment.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Competently perform a history and orthopaedic physical examination for common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Draw on acquired theoretical knowledge in order to tailor the history taking process and physical examination to the patient, and from this, develop a list of differential diagnoses, and a working diagnosis.
  • Apply clinical reasoning skills to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for chiropractic care, or organise an appropriate referral where necessary
  • Find, select and critique relevant clinical research literature to inform the diagnosis of common musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Apply clinical knowledge acquired from texts and lectures in group practical classes. Reason, question and communicate your clinical knowledge to tutors and fellow students.
  • Demonstrate respect and empathy for patients, and an ethical and professional attitude to health care during clinical simulations, which also includes fostering a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Describe, interpret and apply the principles of diagnostic test accuracy as they relate to the orthopaedic physical examination.

Final Theory Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 50%

 

Students will be tested on their theoretical knowledge of common musculoskeletal conditions and associated history and examination findings, and results from paraclinical investigations. Students will also be asked to apply this knowledge to clinical case scenarios.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Draw on acquired theoretical knowledge in order to tailor the history taking process and physical examination to the patient, and from this, develop a list of differential diagnoses, and a working diagnosis.
  • Apply clinical reasoning skills to determine if a patient is a suitable candidate for chiropractic care, or organise an appropriate referral where necessary

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

Lectures

Students will be provided with pre-recorded modules on the unit iLearn page for common musculoskeletal conditions for each bodily region.

Students will be given an opportunity to ask questions regarding the content of the modules during the week during the scheduled lecture times below:

  • Monday 3 - 4pm
  • Wednesday 11am - 12pm  

 

Tutorials

2 x 2 hour face-to-face tutorials:

  • Tutorial 1 (Wednesday 3-5pm or 5-7pm) 
  • Tutorial 2 (Thursday 9-11am or 11-1pm)

 

Required Text 

Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 7th edition by David Magee & Robert Manske

 

Resources

The CHIR 8512 iLearn page contains links to lecture and tutorial materials, along with links to video resources and relevant readings.

 

NOTE:  This unit involves some essential on-campus learning activities which will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan. You will be expected to attend relevant on-campus activities unless the Public Health Order and/or University advice changes.

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Changes from Previous Offering

This is the first offering of this unit. The unit was previously combined with neurology and taught over two semesters. 

Changes since First Published

Date Description
12/07/2021 Added Chris B statement: NOTE:  This unit involves some essential on-campus learning activities which will be delivered in accordance with a COVID Safe plan. You will be expected to attend relevant on-campus activities unless the Public Health Order and/or University advice changes.

Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook