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CHIR891 – Clinical Chiropractic 1

2013 – S1 Day

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Tutor
Chad Aiken
chad.aiken@mq.edu.au
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Tutor
Christopher Burrell
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Unit Convenor
Aron Downie
aron.downie@mq.edu.au
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Tutor
Chi Fung
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Tutor
Natasha Eggers
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Tutor
Alison Griffiths
alison.griffiths@mq.edu.au
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Tutor
Christopher Jolliffe
christopher.jolliffe@mq.edu.au
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Assistant co-ordinator
Scott Philipson
scott.philipson@mq.edu.au
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Tutor
Simon Rahme
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Tutor
Vincent So
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Tutor
Mei Wong
mei.wong@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MChiroprac
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit provides a thorough coverage of chiropractic technique including specific spinal adjustment procedures, spinal mobilisation and manipulation techniques, 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 procedures. The unit further develops the chiropractic psychomotor skills taught by this institution. By the completion of this unit students will be well grounded in a range of spinal manipulative corrective techniques. The hypotheses and scientific rationale relating to chiropractic intervention is further explored. Major themes relating to evidence-based practice (EBP) continue to be developed.

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:

  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Due
ICA (4x1%)-prac component 4% W4, 7, 9, 11
ICA (4x1%)-theory component 4% W4, 7, 9, 11
Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory 8% W5,7,8,10
iLearn Quiz 4% end of W7
FoCA (2x10%) 20% W6, 10
OSCE 36% W13
End of semester written exam 24% University Examination Period
Tutorial attendance 0% Ongoing

ICA (4x1%)-prac component

Due: W4, 7, 9, 11
Weighting: 4%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.

ICA (4x1%)-theory component

Due: W4, 7, 9, 11
Weighting: 4%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory

Due: W5,7,8,10
Weighting: 8%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

iLearn Quiz

Due: end of W7
Weighting: 4%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics

FoCA (2x10%)

Due: W6, 10
Weighting: 20%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.

OSCE

Due: W13
Weighting: 36%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.

End of semester written exam

Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 24%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Tutorial attendance

Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 0%


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".

Delivery and Resources

 

Classes

  • The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
  • Tutorials begin on Wednesday of week 2.
  • Tutorial attendance/participation is required and will be factored in to the final grade

Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials

TEXT

  • Esposito & Philipson, Manual of Spinal Technique, - 1st Ed. March 2005,  OR
  • Esposito & Philipson, Manual of Spinal Technique - online adjustment compilation available via iLearn download
  • Oatis. Kinesiology “Kinesiology The Mechanics and Pathomechanics of Human Movement,” 2nd edition 2008, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
  • Manual of Peripheral Technique, Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University  - online adjustment compilation available via iLearn download
  • RECOMMENDED READING

  • Bergmann & Peterson: Chiropractic technique, principles and procedures 3rd Ed. 2011, Mosby

  • Sackett & Straus, et al. Evidence-based Medicine: how to practice and teach Ebm. Churchill Livingson.
  • Specific week-week resources available as links via iLearn

Teaching and Learning Strategy

  • This unit is comprised of lectures and technique tutorials. There will also be some self directed learning within the course.
  • The unit is an internal offering.
  • Students are expected to attend lectures and tutorials (tutorial minimum attendance 85%)
  • iLearn is not a substitute for lecture attendance. Complex concepts are discussed as a group within the lecture format.

 

Changes to CHIR891 in 2013

  • The practical component of CHIR891 now focuses on Diversified spinal technique. Prior to 2013, the practicum included Gonstead and Diversified technique streams. There is a greater focus on preparing the student for clinic by way of horizonatl integration increase between orthopaedics and technique cases.

Unit Schedule

Refer to CHIR891 iLearn 2013 for unit schedule

Learning and Teaching Activities

Lecture

Lecture/class discussion

Tutorial

Demonstration/tutorial

ICA

In Class Adjustment (theory+Prac)

Case

Case analysis

FoCA

Feedback on Chiropractic Assessment

iLearn Quiz

On line quiz

Theory Assessment

End of semester exam

OSCE

End of semester practicum

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy  http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Special Consideration Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

 

Passing the unit

To pass CHIR891, students need to pass the practical component of the unit AS WELL AS an overal passing grade. The passing grade is 50%. Tutorial attendance needs to be ≥85% in addition to the condition above.

 

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at: http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

UniWISE provides:

  • Online learning resources and academic skills workshops http://www.students.mq.edu.au/support/learning_skills/
  • Personal assistance with your learning & study related questions.
  • The Learning Help Desk is located in the Library foyer (level 2).
  • Online and on-campus orientation events run by Mentors@Macquarie.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/ses/.

IT Help

If you wish to receive IT help, we would be glad to assist you at http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/. 

When using the university's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students and it outlines what can be done.

Graduate Capabilities

PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".

Assessment tasks

  • ICA (4x1%)-prac component
  • ICA (4x1%)-theory component
  • Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory
  • iLearn Quiz
  • FoCA (2x10%)
  • OSCE
  • End of semester written exam
  • Tutorial attendance

Learning and teaching activities

  • Lecture/class discussion
  • Demonstration/tutorial
  • In Class Adjustment (theory+Prac)
  • Case analysis
  • Feedback on Chiropractic Assessment
  • On line quiz
  • End of semester exam
  • End of semester practicum

PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Assessment tasks

  • ICA (4x1%)-theory component
  • Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory
  • iLearn Quiz
  • End of semester written exam
  • Tutorial attendance

Learning and teaching activities

  • Lecture/class discussion
  • Demonstration/tutorial
  • In Class Adjustment (theory+Prac)
  • Case analysis
  • On line quiz
  • End of semester exam

PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability

Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Assessment tasks

  • ICA (4x1%)-theory component
  • Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory
  • End of semester written exam

Learning and teaching activities

  • Lecture/class discussion
  • Case analysis
  • On line quiz
  • End of semester exam

PG - Effective Communication

Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.

Assessment tasks

  • ICA (4x1%)-prac component
  • ICA (4x1%)-theory component
  • Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory
  • Tutorial attendance

Learning and teaching activities

  • Demonstration/tutorial
  • In Class Adjustment (theory+Prac)
  • Case analysis
  • Feedback on Chiropractic Assessment
  • End of semester practicum

PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens

Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Assessment task

  • Clinical Case (4x2%)-theory

Learning and teaching activity

  • Demonstration/tutorial
  • Case analysis

PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative

Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to perform spinal adjustment and/or mobilisations with the appropriate skills associated class material; i.e. advanced tactile/palpatory skills and hand/body/eye co-ordination of practitioner movements.
  • The ability to control adjustment/mobilization procedures with regard to patient position, practitioner position, primary contact, secondary contact, lock-up/set-up, speed, amplitude and line of drive.
  • The ability to perform advanced static and motion palpation of spinal and peripheral joint systems.
  • Understanding of spinal joint normal and pathological biomechanics
  • Have the ability to assess and treat a variety of basic musculo-skeletal complaints at the proficiency of "clinician".
  • Become proficient in research skills at the level of open inquiry within structured guidelines as part of a research skills development (RSD) progression

Assessment tasks

  • ICA (4x1%)-prac component
  • ICA (4x1%)-theory component
  • Tutorial attendance

Learning and teaching activities

  • Demonstration/tutorial
  • In Class Adjustment (theory+Prac)
  • Case analysis