Examination(s)

You are expected to present yourself for examination at the time and place designated in the University Examination Timetable. http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/exam

The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for Special Consideration. Information about unavoidable disruption and the special consideration process is available at Policy Central: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/

If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Special Consideration process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is, the final day of the official examination period.

Extensions and penalties       

Extensions to assignments is at the discretion of the unit convener. It is the responsibility of the student to prove to the convener that there has been unavoidable disruption. If accepted, marks will be deducted for late submissions in the absence of an approved extension.

Returning Assessment Tasks                                                                                                                         

1. The results of the rehab practical will be posted at the end of the exam period.

2. Assignment: Results will be available from the Turnitin link in Week 13. General feedback will be given during lecture.

3. Case management results will be posted within 10 working days of completion.

4. Jr. Internship will involve regular and rapid feedback.

5. OSCE results will be made available on iLearn.

6. Examination: Papers will not be returned. Marks will be incorporated into the final unit grade. Results will be posted after the exam period

7. Students must bring their own devices to assessments conducted in tutorials and junior clinic internship for marks to be entered directly

Delivery mode

Will be comprised of a combination of face-to-face lectures, pre-recorded lectures, self-directed learning, and hands-on tutorials:

1. 1 x two hour rehabilitation lecture per week

2. 1 x one hour clinical management lecture per week

3. 2 x two hour tutorials/practicals per week; 1 tutorial for rehabilitation, 1 tutorial for clinical management

4. 20 hours of junior internship which will also be conducted during the mid-semester break

5. 2-3 hours per week self instructional learning

Class times and locations   

Lectures:  will be held in

L1; Wednesday 1-2pm in C5C T2 (Forum)

L2; Friday 10-12 in  C5C T2 (Forum)

Monday Tutorials (T1):  held in E5A 330 & 340; 9-11 or 11-1pm

Wednesday Tutorials (T2): held in E5A 330 & 340; 2-4 or 4-6pm

NB: Check with the University’s timetable webpage to confirm room locations.

IMPORTANT: No tutorial attendance changes permitted after week 2

Required and recommended resources

• Required texts:

- Liebenson. Rehabilitation of the Spine: a practitioner’s manual 2^nd ed. Raven Press

• Recommended texts:

- Morris. Low Back Pain: Integrated. McGraw-hill

- 2018 Department of Chiropractic Clinic Manual

- Kendall. Muscle testing and function with posture and pain 5th ed. LWW

CHIR119 Clinical Management 2019 Rehab schedule (Subject to change)

Clinic Management Lecture schedule

Serious and unavoidable disruption: The University classifies a disruption as serious and unavoidable if it:

• could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student; and
• was beyond the student's control; and
• caused substantial disruption to the student's capacity for effective study and/or completion of required work; and
• occurred during an event critical study period and was at least three (3) consecutive days duration, and/or
• prevented completion of a final examination.

Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support.  Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services.

If a supplementary examination is granted as a result of the disruption to studies process the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period. (Individual Faculties may wish to signal when the Faculty Supplementary exams are normally scheduled.)

If you are granted a supplementary exam via the Disruption to Studies process, you will have to write a supplementary exam in the supplementary exam period. In this scenario, only your supplementary exam mark will count towards your final exam mark, irrespective of whether or not you attended the final exam in the normal examination period. The submission of a Disruption to Studies form should not be used as a ‘just in case’ strategy.

You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. You are expected to ensure that you are available until the end of the teaching semester that is the final day of the official examination period.

Attendance Requirements   

You are to attend the tutorial in which you are enrolled. Permission to attend an alternative tutorial requires permission from the unit convener.  Attendance is mandated at a minimum of 80% attendance.  Failing to meet this minimum attendance will have a negative impact on your grade. You must attend at your allocated time and clinic in order to meet a minimum of 90% attendance at your junior clinic internship shift.

Grades                                                                                                                                 

Achievement of grades will be based on the following criteria:

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.

Distinction:  provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

Credit:  provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; plus communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.

Pass:  provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes.  There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; and communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline.  The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes.

A passing mark for the final OSCE is required.

Fail: does not provide evidence of attainment of all learning outcomes.

There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; and incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline.

Outlined below are the necessary requirements for each grade level.

There are 4 Hurdles required to pass this unit

Hurdle 1) Rehab Practical Component (comprised of practical examination): must obtain 60% of available marks

Hurdle 2) Rehab Theory Component (comprised of essay assignment and rehab theory exam): must obtain 60% of combined available marks.

Hurdle 3) Clinic Prep Theory exam: must obtain 50% of available marks.

Hurdle 4) Must pass the Clinic Prep Competency: a pass/fail assessment. A student is given a maximum of 3 attempts to pass this hurdle assessment

Serious Attempt: For Hurdles 1 & 2; a serious attempt is defined as earning within 10% of the assessment hurdle. For Hurdle 3; a serious attempt is defined as earning within 5% of the hurdle assessment. For Hurdle 4; a student is allow up to 3 attempts to pass the hurdle assessment.

Second Chance: A supplementary practical exam will be offered for the Rehab practical component. A supplementary Rehab theory exam will be offered for the Rehab theory component. A supplementary Clinic prep theory exam will be offered for the related theory exam. Up to two additional attempts for the clinical competency examination.