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CHIR6110 – Chiropractic A

2022 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Christopher Agius
christopher.agius@mq.edu.au
Irina Dedova
irina.dedova@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
20
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit introduces the student to the history and science of chiropractic. It includes basic psychomotor skills such as peripheral and spinal motion palpation, muscle assessment, soft tissue techniques as well as lower limb joint mobilisation and manipulation techniques. The unit covers a 'core' group of techniques and aims at developing proficiency of these techniques within the learner. It also includes an introduction to biomechanics which incorporates an understanding of the basic laws of physics as they apply to joint movement and an introduction to research methodology within the field.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Perform peripheral adjustments and/or mobilisations with a basic level of psychomotor skills associated with these procedures i.e. tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • 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: Perform basic static and motion palpation on all peripheral joints in the body.
  • ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral and spinal joint mechanics and apply this knowledge to normal and pathological joint function.
  • ULO5: Identify major anatomical features of the musculoskeletal system and demonstrate an in depth understanding through the application of this knowledge to clinical cases.
  • ULO6: Demonstrate an understanding through effective engagement in discussions around the history and development of chiropractic theories.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
End of semester written examination 20% No Exam Period
Clinical Technique Assessment 40% Yes Week 4, Week 8, Week 13
Biomechanics quizzes 10% No Week 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
Mid-semester Anatomy Spot Test 10% No Week 5
Anatomy Spot test 20% No Week 12

End of semester written examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 20%

 

The end of semester written examination covers material from all parts of the lecture series including Technique, Biomechanics and Anatomy.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral and spinal joint mechanics and apply this knowledge to normal and pathological joint function.
  • Identify major anatomical features of the musculoskeletal system and demonstrate an in depth understanding through the application of this knowledge to clinical cases.
  • Demonstrate an understanding through effective engagement in discussions around the history and development of chiropractic theories.

Clinical Technique Assessment

Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 17 hours
Due: Week 4, Week 8, Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

 

3 clinical technique practical assessments.

These assessments may include requiring an explanation of clinical reasoning relevant to the technique being examined.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Perform peripheral adjustments and/or mobilisations with a basic level of psychomotor skills associated with these procedures i.e. tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • Control these procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • Perform basic static and motion palpation on all peripheral joints in the body.
  • Demonstrate an understanding through effective engagement in discussions around the history and development of chiropractic theories.

Biomechanics quizzes

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
Weighting: 10%

 

5 online biomechanics quizzes

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of peripheral and spinal joint mechanics and apply this knowledge to normal and pathological joint function.
  • Demonstrate an understanding through effective engagement in discussions around the history and development of chiropractic theories.

Mid-semester Anatomy Spot Test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%

 

In-lab mid-semester test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify major anatomical features of the musculoskeletal system and demonstrate an in depth understanding through the application of this knowledge to clinical cases.

Anatomy Spot test

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%

 

In-lab test

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify major anatomical features of the musculoskeletal system and demonstrate an in depth understanding through the application of this knowledge to clinical cases.

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

CLASSES

  • Number and length of classes per week:
    • 2 x 2 hour lectures
    • 3 x 2 hour tutorials
    • 1 x 2 hour practical (anatomy)
  • Anatomy practicals are conducted face-to-face in the anatomy laboratory. Students required to wear enclosed shoes, lab coat and face mask. Participation in practical anatomy classes is a hurdle requirement for this unit. Note: there are no lectures for Anatomy component. There will be recommended reading for each week. In addition, power point slides and online learning modules/formative tasks will be provided to assist with learning. Participation in practical and tutorial classes is highly encouraged for optimal performance in the unit as all scheduled activities are aligned with the unit learning outcomes of the unit. A minimum of 80% tutorial and practical attendance is RECOMMENDED in order to gain sufficient knowledge in this unit.

Required and Recommended texts and/or materials

TEXT

  • Oatis CA. The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement. 2nd ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2009.

ANATOMY TEXTS

  • textbooks: Vogl, Drake, & Mitchell (2019) Gray's Anatomy for Students. 4th Ed, Elsevier; OR Moore, Dalley, & Agur (2017) Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 8th Ed, Wolters Kluwer 
  • atlases: Abrahams, Boon & Spratt (2009) McMinn’s Clinical Atlas of Human Anatomy. 6th Ed, Mosby/Saunders Elsevier, OR Rohen, Lutjen-Drecoll, & Yokochi (2015) A photographic Atlas. 8th Ed, Wolters Kluwer

 

SPINAL MANUAL

Opportunity to purchase will be provided inclass.

Unit Schedule

The timetable will be provided in iLearn.

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Results

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Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Changes from Previous Offering

Based on student feedback, the assessment structure for the anatomy component has been revised and simplified. Instead of the three separate assessment items (two spot tests and the final examination), the anatomy assessment will consist of the two tests: spot test 1 and spot test 2. This streamlines the assessment, avoids duplication and alleviates extra-stress associated with most assessment items conducted at the end of the semester. We value feedback from students and will be working together with you to ensure that we can provide the best possible learning experience. Should you have any concerns or suggestions, do not hesitate to email the unit convenors.    

Changes since First Published

Date Description
17/06/2022 Made a mistake in withdrawing

Unit information based on version 2022.04 of the Handbook