Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Christopher Agius
Contact via via email
room 2231, Level 2, 75 Talavera Rd (by appointment)
by appointment
Unit Convener
Irina Dedova
Contact via via email
room 2228, Level 2, 75 Talavera Rd (by appointment)
by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
20
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac
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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 introduces you to the history and science of chiropractic. You will learn 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. A 'core' group of techniques will be covered and you will develop proficiency of these techniques. You will also be provided with 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. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Number of days (hours) late |
Total Possible Marks |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
1 day (1-24 hours) |
100 |
5 |
75 |
70 |
2 days (24-48 hours) |
100 |
10 |
75 |
65 |
3 days (48-72 hours) |
100 |
15 |
75 |
60 |
7 days (144-168 hours) |
100 |
35 |
75 |
40 |
>7 days (>168 hours) |
100 |
- |
75 |
0 |
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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End of semester written examination | 20% | No | Exam Period |
Clinical Technique Assessment | 40% | No | Weeks 4, 8 and 13 |
Biomechanics quizzes | 10% | No | Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 |
Mid-semester Anatomy Spot Test | 10% | No | Week 5 |
Anatomy Spot test | 20% | No | Week 12 |
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 and Biomechanics.
Assessment Type 1: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 17 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 8 and 13
Weighting: 40%
3 clinical technique practical assessments.
These assessments may include requiring an explanation of clinical reasoning relevant to the technique being examined.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
Weighting: 10%
5 online biomechanics quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 10%
In-lab mid-semester test
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
In-lab test
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
CLASSES
Required and Recommended texts and/or materials
TEXTS
ANATOMY
The timetable will be provided in iLearn. The anatomy component preliminary timetable - see below.
Week |
Monday 9-11am OR 11am-1pm (as per enrolment) |
Topic |
1 |
20/02 |
Lab 1: Introduction, Shoulder, Arm |
2 |
27/02 |
Lab 2: Elbow, Forearm, Wrist |
3 |
06/03 |
Lab 3: Hand, UL Neurovasculature |
4 |
13/03 |
Lab 4: UL Revision, Pelvis, Hip, Thigh |
5 |
20/03 |
Mid-Semester Anatomy Spot Test (10%) |
6 |
27/03 |
Lab 5: Knee, Leg |
7 |
03/04 |
Lab 6: Ankle, Foot, LL Neurovasculature |
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10/04-23/04 |
RECESS |
8 |
24/04 |
Lab 7: Thoracic Spine, Walls, Viscera |
9 |
01/05 |
Lab 8: Lumbar Spine, Back, Abdominal walls |
10 |
08/05 |
Lab 9: Cervical Spine, Head, Neck |
11 |
15/05 |
Lab 10: Revision |
12 |
22/05 |
Anatomy Spot Test (20%) |
13 |
29/05 |
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Anatomy component coordinator: Dr Irina Dedova irina.dedova@mq.edu.au; Public Holidays: 07-10/04; 25/04; 12/06. Recess: 10/04-23/04; Exams: 05/06-25/06/2023. Prac Exams: F2F during LAB time in Weeks 6 & 12; see iLearn & Announcements for details. Supplementary Prac Exams: usually conducted AFTER EXAMINATION PERIOD; therefore, please do not plan your travel until confirming the date for the supplementary; there will be NO online and/or individual sittings.
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Date | Description |
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31/01/2023 | Contact persons details corrected (glitch). Timetable for anatomy component has been added. List of prescribed texts and resources updated. |
Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook