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CHIR8506 – Diagnosis and Management 2
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.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Christopher Agius
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIR8505 or CHIR931
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The focus of this unit is to further expand student's clinical reasoning skills, by exposing them to the widest possible range of clinical scenarios which may be encountered in chiropractic practice. Acting as a 'virtual clinic', it will expose all students to a standardised range of increasingly complex clinical experiences. Students will be encouraged to complete a substantial proportion of unit activities outside formal class contact time, in order to imitate the independence required in clinical practice. CHIR8506 also includes studies in nutrition, mental health and public health. |
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: Integrate and assess presented data (including history, physical examination, and investigations where appropriate) using problem-solving techniques to successfully diagnose patients presenting for chiropractic care across the lifespan.
- ULO2: Formulate patient-specific management plans under an evidence-based framework, including referral for further investigations or alternative management when appropriate.
- ULO3: Interpret a wide range of diagnostic images and evaluate how imaging findings will affect patient management
- ULO4: Use current research to critically evaluate present nutritional information, issues and trends.
- ULO5: Discuss commonly presented mental health conditions and consider how the patient's mental health status can influence their clinical presentation, their therapeutic relationship with the chiropractor, and the clinical outcomes
- ULO6: Discuss public health issues including the global and national burden of disease and appropriate prevention strategies, with specific reference to chiropractic practice within the Australian healthcare system.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| In tutorial presentation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
| Case management exam | 15% | No | Week 9 |
| Radiology slide exam | 15% | No | Week 13 |
| Online weekly quiz | 20% | No | Weekly |
| Theory exam | 40% | No | Exam Period |
In tutorial presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Small group presentations in tutorial of a clinical case.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and assess presented data (including history, physical examination, and investigations where appropriate) using problem-solving techniques to successfully diagnose patients presenting for chiropractic care across the lifespan.
- Formulate patient-specific management plans under an evidence-based framework, including referral for further investigations or alternative management when appropriate.
Case management exam
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 15%
Written exam based on preparing a management plan for a clinical case.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and assess presented data (including history, physical examination, and investigations where appropriate) using problem-solving techniques to successfully diagnose patients presenting for chiropractic care across the lifespan.
- Formulate patient-specific management plans under an evidence-based framework, including referral for further investigations or alternative management when appropriate.
Radiology slide exam
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 15%
Slide exam based on radiographic image diagnosis and implications for clinical management
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Interpret a wide range of diagnostic images and evaluate how imaging findings will affect patient management
Online weekly quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Weekly quizzes on ilearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and assess presented data (including history, physical examination, and investigations where appropriate) using problem-solving techniques to successfully diagnose patients presenting for chiropractic care across the lifespan.
- Interpret a wide range of diagnostic images and evaluate how imaging findings will affect patient management
- Use current research to critically evaluate present nutritional information, issues and trends.
- Discuss commonly presented mental health conditions and consider how the patient's mental health status can influence their clinical presentation, their therapeutic relationship with the chiropractor, and the clinical outcomes
- Discuss public health issues including the global and national burden of disease and appropriate prevention strategies, with specific reference to chiropractic practice within the Australian healthcare system.
Theory exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
Theory examination to be held in the final exam period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Use current research to critically evaluate present nutritional information, issues and trends.
- Discuss commonly presented mental health conditions and consider how the patient's mental health status can influence their clinical presentation, their therapeutic relationship with the chiropractor, and the clinical outcomes
- Discuss public health issues including the global and national burden of disease and appropriate prevention strategies, with specific reference to chiropractic practice within the Australian healthcare system.
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
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.
Scheduled are 3 one hour lectures per week, as well as a two hour tutorial.
Lectures are all online and pre recorded.
- Tuesday 2-3pm
- Thursday 8-9am
- Friday 8-9am
Tutorials
- Monday 11am - 1pm
- Monday 1pm - 3pm
- Tuesday 12 - 2pm
- Friday 9am - 11am
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
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
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Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook