Unit Guide

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Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and lecturer Christopher Burrell christopher.burrell@mq.edu.au Contact via Email Lead Tutor - Tuesday tutorials Stephen Esposito stephen.esposito@mq.edu.au Contact via Email
Credit points	Credit points 10
Prerequisites	Prerequisites Admission to MChiroprac and (CHIR3106 or CHIR316) or (CHIR6110 or CHIR602) and (CHIR6111 or CHIR603) and (CHIR6302 or CHIR604) and (CHIR6303 or CHIR605) and (CHIR6410 or CHIR606) and (CHIR6510 or CHIR608)
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description This unit provides a thorough coverage of chiropractic technique including spinal and peripheral joint manipulative procedures, as well as physical assessment procedures such as static and motion palpation. The unit covers one technique in detail; Diversified, as well as peripheral joint mobilisation and manipulation. By the completion of this unit you will be well grounded in a range of spinal manipulative techniques. Major themes relating to evidence-based practice (EBP) and clinical chiropractic continue to be developed across the chiropractic skills units.

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: Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate associated skills; i.e. Demonstrate advanced tactile/palpation skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of movements approaching practitioner level.
ULO2: Demonstrate control of adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient body type, patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
ULO3: Perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
ULO4: Apply knowledge of spinal joint biomechanics and pathomechanics in a clinical context.
ULO5: Assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
ULO6: Apply research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Hurdle	Due
iLearn Quiz 1	5%	No	Week 7
Feedback on Chiropractic Application 1 (FoCA)	10%	No	Week 8
iLearn Quiz 2	5%	No	Week 12
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)	40%	Yes	Week 12
End of semester written examination	40%	No	Unversity exam period

iLearn Quiz 1

Assessment Type ¹: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task ²: 3 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 5%

Online quiz covering material from weeks 1 to 6

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of spinal joint biomechanics and pathomechanics in a clinical context.
Assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
Apply research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.

Feedback on Chiropractic Application 1 (FoCA)

Assessment Type ¹: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task ²: 4 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%

Feedback on Chiropractic Application (FoCA): You will preform a chiropractic practical exam within normal tutorial time. Immediately afterward (i.e. during the same class), you will be given feedback on your performance. The layout of the exam will help prepare you for the OSCE.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate associated skills; i.e. Demonstrate advanced tactile/palpation skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of movements approaching practitioner level.
Demonstrate control of adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient body type, patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
Perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.

iLearn Quiz 2

Assessment Type ¹: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task ²: 3 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 5%

Online quiz covering material from weeks 7 to 11

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of spinal joint biomechanics and pathomechanics in a clinical context.
Assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
Apply research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.

Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)

Assessment Type ¹: Clinical performance evaluation
Indicative Time on Task ²: 9 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)

Objective Structural Clinical Exam (OSCE): You will perform a practical exam over a number of stations during the end of semester practical examination period

On successful completion you will be able to:

Perform spinal adjustments and/or mobilisations with the appropriate associated skills; i.e. Demonstrate advanced tactile/palpation skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of movements approaching practitioner level.
Demonstrate control of adjustment/mobilisation procedures with regard to patient body type, patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
Perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.

End of semester written examination

Assessment Type ¹: Examination
Indicative Time on Task ²: 10 hours
Due: Unversity exam period
Weighting: 40%

The end of semester written exam is a closed book examination of all the material covered in the unit.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply knowledge of spinal joint biomechanics and pathomechanics in a clinical context.
Assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
Apply research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression.

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

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
As this is a technique unit it is vital to maintain student:tutor ratios. You MUST attend your allocated tutorial time.
Tutorials begin on Monday of Week 2.
Tutorial attendance/participation is necessary to fulfill the learning objectives of this unit. 80% attendance is the minimum acceptable standard to ensure safe participation in practical assessments.
3 x 100-minute tutorials per week (2-hour time slot, minus time for lab cleaning and class changeover) Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.
2 x 1-hour lectures per week in a mix of pre-recorded lectures and live lectures delivered in the theatre.

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:

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.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

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

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.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

IT Support
Accessibility and disability support with study
Mental health support
Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook