Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Stephney Whillier stephney.whillier@mq.edu.au Contact via stephney.whillier@mq.edu.au
Credit points	Credit points 4
Prerequisites	Prerequisites CHIR918 and CHIR919
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description This unit includes studies in nutrition, pharmacology, developing research methodology and conducting research, plus professional studies. It facilitates the development of skills which are fundamental to both the establishment and successful running of a chiropractic practice. The unit comprises: 1. Lecture sessions covering professional topics such as medical ethics, law and jurisprudence, business and communication skills. 2. A substantial research project including critical evaluation of clinical literature. 3. An understanding of fundamental concepts in the fields of nutrition and pharmacology.

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:

Critically analyse ethical and legal issues.
Recognise ethically compromising situations.
Understand the Chiropractic code of practice, and legal concepts in chiropractic.
Know the principles of establishing and managing a chiropractic practice.
Demonstrate small business management skills.
Understand ethical practice management.
Explain the importance of detailed protocols to guide research projects as well as systematic reviews.
Demonstrate skills in planning and writing protocols.
Summarise the central elements involved in the process of writing protocols for both research projects and systematic reviews.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ethical considerations in research project proposals.
Describe the importance of pre-planned protocols for systematic reviews.
Apply a knowledge of research design to analyse, interpret and critique journal articles.
Appreciate the importance of evidence based health care and the different levels of evidence.
Use library and internet resources for accessing Chiropractic and health literature.
Write papers suitable for publication in scientific journals.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of pharmacodynamics (drug action), pharmacokinetics (drug movement through the body) and mechanisms of action
Define a range of therapeutic drug classes
Name commonly used pharmacological agents in the treatment of common disorders
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and safety issues related to drug usage
Explain the significance of toxicity, adverse reactions, contraindications and side effects as it relates to drug use 21. Demonstrated an understanding of how to utilise the information contained in drug references such as MIMS and the Australian Prescription Properties Guide 22. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamentals in nutritional science, including energy and metabolism, macronutrients and micronutrients. 23. Use current research to critically evaluate present nutritional issues and trends.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Due
1	40%	1a: W 7, 1b: W11
2	10%	W8
3	50%	exam week

1

Due: 1a: W 7, 1b: W11
Weighting: 40%

Task 1a: ‘Developing a protocol for clinical research projects and systematic reviews’

Based on the lectures in week 2 and 3 that highlight the steps involved in the process of writing detailed protocols for research projects (lecture 1) and systematic reviews (lecture 2), develop a detailed protocol for either your clinical research project or systematic literature review, fulfilling the learning outcomes associated with the research project

Task 1b: Submission of midyear report

This submission will reflect your understanding of the current status on the topic you have chosen and will outline your proposed work for the 2nd semester in CHIR922 Research Project component. It will showcase your ability to search the appropriate databases for relevant literature and critically appraise the published literature.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Explain the importance of detailed protocols to guide research projects as well as systematic reviews.
Demonstrate skills in planning and writing protocols.
Summarise the central elements involved in the process of writing protocols for both research projects and systematic reviews.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ethical considerations in research project proposals.
Describe the importance of pre-planned protocols for systematic reviews.
Apply a knowledge of research design to analyse, interpret and critique journal articles.
Appreciate the importance of evidence based health care and the different levels of evidence.
Use library and internet resources for accessing Chiropractic and health literature.
Write papers suitable for publication in scientific journals.

2

Due: W8
Weighting: 10%

TBA

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse ethical and legal issues.
Recognise ethically compromising situations.
Understand the Chiropractic code of practice, and legal concepts in chiropractic.
Know the principles of establishing and managing a chiropractic practice.
Demonstrate small business management skills.
Understand ethical practice management.

3

Due: exam week
Weighting: 50%

20% each for nutrition and pharmacology, 10% for professional studies

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse ethical and legal issues.
Recognise ethically compromising situations.
Understand the Chiropractic code of practice, and legal concepts in chiropractic.
Know the principles of establishing and managing a chiropractic practice.
Demonstrate small business management skills.
Understand ethical practice management.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of pharmacodynamics (drug action), pharmacokinetics (drug movement through the body) and mechanisms of action
Define a range of therapeutic drug classes
Name commonly used pharmacological agents in the treatment of common disorders
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and safety issues related to drug usage
Explain the significance of toxicity, adverse reactions, contraindications and side effects as it relates to drug use 21. Demonstrated an understanding of how to utilise the information contained in drug references such as MIMS and the Australian Prescription Properties Guide 22. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamentals in nutritional science, including energy and metabolism, macronutrients and micronutrients. 23. Use current research to critically evaluate present nutritional issues and trends.

Delivery and Resources

Topic 1: Research Methods

RECOMMENDED READINGS

1. D L Sackett et al. 2000. Evidence based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM. 2nd Ed. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.

2. S Polgar and S Thomas. 2000. Introduction to research in the health sciences. 4^th Ed. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh.

3. C Higano. 2003. How to appraise research. A guide for chiropractic students and practitioners. Churchill Livingstone.

4. Janice R. Mathews, John M. Bowen, Robert W. Matthews. 2000. Successful scientific writing: a step by step guide for the biological and medical sciences. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press, New York.

5. Edward J. Huth. 1999. Writing and publishing in medicine. 3rd ed. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore

6. Straus, S.E et al. 2005. Evidence Based Medicine; 3 ed; Churchill Livingstone

7. Katz, Michael J. 2006. From research to manuscript: a guide to scientific writing. Dordrecht : Springer.

8. Gilpin, Andrea A., 2000. A guide to writing in the sciences. Toronto ; Buffalo [N.Y.] : University of Toronto Press.

USEFUL WEB-RESOURCES:

http://www.cochrane.org (Cochrane Collaboration, the most reliable source of evidence in health care)

http://www.fcer.org (Federation of Chiropractic Education and Research)

http://www.pedro.fhs.usyd.edu.au (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)

http://www.nwhealth.edu/library/journals.html (List and links to many Journals)

Topic2: Nutrition

Required text:

Introduction to Clinical Nutrition, Third Edition

· Sardesai; Vishwanath | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

· CRC Press | Publication 2011

· Edition 3

http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781439818183/

Recommended reading:

1. Berdanier, CD & Zempleni, J (2008) Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Metabolism. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press

2. Berdanier, L & Berdanier, CD (2009) Case Studies in Physiology and Nutrition. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press P&R

3. Berdanier, CD (2011) CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition, Third Edition. Taylor and Francis

4. Whitney E & Rolfes SR (2008) Understanding Nutrition. 11^th Ed. Thomson, Wadsworth,CA

5. Bender, DA (2007) Introduction to Nutrition and Metabolism, Fourth Edition

Taylor and Francis, CRC Press

6. Stewart (2012) Handbook of Nutritional Assessment: Principles and Practice in Primary Care. Anshan Publishing

7. Bidlack,WR & Rodriguez,RL. (2012) Nutritional Genomics: The Impact of Dietary Regulation of Gene Function on Human Disease. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press P&R

8. Maughan, R et al (2004) Food, Nutrition and Sports Performance II

The International Olympic Committee Consensus on Sports Nutrition.Taylor and Francis, Routledge

9. Wildman, R (2002) The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition, and Optimal Health. Taylor and Francis, Routledge

10. Riby L et al (2012) Nutrition and Mental Performance: A Lifespan Perspectiv. Palgrave Macmillan UK

11. Kang, J (2012) Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health. Taylor and Francis, Routledge

12. Herrin, M & Larkin, M (2012) Nutrition Counseling in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Taylor and Francis, Routledge

13. Fanzo, J et al (2013) Diversifying Food and Diets: Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Health. Taylor and Francis, Routledge | Publication Date: March 26, 2013

14. Ferguson, L (2013) Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics in Functional Foods and Personalized Nutrition. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press | Publication Date: June 15, 2013

15. Brewer, S (2013) Nutrition: A Beginner`s Guide. Oneworld| Publication Date: March 1, 2013

16. Leyse-Wallace, R(2013) Nutrition and Mental Health. Taylor and Francis, CRC Press P&R Publication Date: August 12, 2013

Topic3: Professional Studies

Required reading:

Zetler J & Bonello. R (2012) Essentials of Law, Ethics and Professional Issues for CAM. Elsevier, NSW

Topic4: Pharmacology

Unit Schedule

Wk	Start Date	Lecture (Monday, 8-10am) Venue: E7B T2	Lecture (Thursday, 10-11 am) Venue: E7B T4
1	25 Feb	Introduction to the course Nutrition: Energy and Metabolism (SW)	Nutrition: Energy and Metabolism (SW)
2	4 Mar	Research Project: Developing a protocol for clinical research projects and systematic reviews (RZP)	Nutrition: What should dietary intake be based on? (SW)
3	11 Mar	Research Project: Developing a protocol for clinical research projects and systematic reviews (RZP)	Nutrition: What should dietary intake be based on? (SW)
4	18 Mar	Professional studies: Professional Ethics and Ethical Issues in Chiropractic. (RB)	Professional studies: Interprofessional Communications. (RB)
5	25 Mar	Professional studies: Realistic Business Expectations for the New Graduate. (RB)	Nutrition: What should dietary intake be based on? (SW)
6	1April	Easter Monday	Nutrition: Macronutrients (SW)
7	8 April	Professional studies: Professional Registration, Professional Associations and Societies. (CB)	Nutrition: Macronutrients (SW)
	15-28 April	Midsemester break
8	29 April	Professional studies: Practice Management and Practice Promotion. (RB)	Nutrition: Macronutrients (SW)
9	6 May	Professional studies: Medicolegal Issues and Record Keeping (RB and JZ)	Nutrition: Macronutients (SW)
10	13 May	Professional studies: What is Law? And Legal Frameworks. (JZ)	Nutrition: Micronutrients (SW)
11	20 May	Professional studies: The Law of Torts and Contracts and Contract Law. (JZ)	Nutrition: Micronutrients (SW)
12	27 May	Professional studies: Conflict Resolution, Legal Entities & Business Structures and Financial & Business Planning. (JZ)	Nutrition: Micronutrients (SW)
13	3 June	Professional studies: Going to Court and Chiropractic Malpractice Case Studies. (RB)	Revision and Exam Preparation (SW)

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.

Student Support

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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

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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.