Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Aron Downie
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR2103 or CHIR213) and (CHIR2104 or CHIR214)
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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 is an introduction to chiropractic spinal technique and extends palpation from the technique units at 100 and 200 level. It further develops psychomotor skill acquisition from previous units. Students gain proficiency in a core group of spinal and peripheral joint manipulative techniques. The hypotheses and scientific rationale relating to chiropractic intervention is explored. Biomechanical function of the spine is explored in detail. Major themes relating to evidence-based practice (EBP) are explored.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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High Distinction : provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem-solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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iLearn Quiz 1 | 2% | No | Rolling |
iLearn Quiz 2 | 3% | No | Rolling |
Spot Test 1 | 5% | No | Week 6 |
Biomechanics written report | 10% | No | Week 8 |
Spot Test 2 | 5% | No | Week 9 |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) | 40% | Yes | Week 13 |
End of semester written examination | 35% | No | Exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Rolling
Weighting: 2%
Online quiz covering material from weeks 1-5
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Rolling
Weighting: 3%
Online quiz covering material from weeks 6-10
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 5%
Spot Test 1: Students will perform a chiropractic practical exam within normal tutorial time. Immediately afterward (i.e. during the same class), students will be given individual verbal feedback on their performance. The layout of the exam will help students prepare for the end of semester OSCE.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
Written report task which asks students to explain biomechanical concepts as they relate to manipulative procedures.
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 5%
Spot Test 2: Students will preform a chiropractic practical exam within normal tutorial time. Immediately afterward (i.e. during the same class), students will be given individual verbal feedback on their performance. The layout of the exam will help students prepare for the end of semester OSCE.
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
During the Objective Structural Clinical Exam (OSCE) students will perform a practical exam over a number of stations. The OSCE allows students to demonstrate their acquisition of competency across the various clinical assessment and treatment procedures covered in this unit. The OSCE will be conducted during the end of semester practical examination period.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Exam period
Weighting: 35%
The end of semester written exam is a closed book examination of all the material covered in the unit.
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2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook