CHIR12006 Foundations of Chiropractic Practice

4
Term 2 - 2019
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General Information

Overview
Within this unit Foundations of Chiropractic 4 you will further develop your psychomotor skills and manipulative
techniques relative to the cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities. You will continue to
build prior knowledge of radiographic mensuration and functional biomechanics of the spine and upper extremities, to
perform musculoskeletal assessments. You will also examine current public health issues related to chiropractic care.

Details
Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites: CHIR12005 & CHIR12004
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent
unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this
timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and
Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2019

Brisbane
Mackay
Melbourne
Sydney

Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a
mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must
maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period
(satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Website
This unit has a website, within the Moodle system, which is available two weeks before the start of term. It is important
that you visit your Moodle site throughout the term. Please visit Moodle for more information.
Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of
study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable
Regional Campuses
Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Noosa, Rockhampton, Townsville
Metropolitan Campuses
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview
1. On-campus Activity
Weighting: Pass/Fail
2. Portfolio
Weighting: 25%
3. Examination
Weighting: 25%
4. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on
the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an
overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be
completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular
assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task
may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final
grades.

CQUniversity Policies
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:

Grades and Results Policy

Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
Review of Grade Procedure
Academic Misconduct Procedure – title changing to Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure

This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the
CQUniversity Policy site.
Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback
items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback
Best aspects of this unit are the practical sessions As a student went on to say "Well its chiro, so best aspects are
getting hands on".
Recommendation
To develop student's psychomotor skills and improve the student learning experience the practical sessions should be
extended each week. A student commented that "as we are a practical profession, I would like to see more time spent in
the lab class each week. I believe that increasing the lab classes would benefit each student to learn and fine tune the
practical skills required in the students future profession".This is a view that the unit coordinator supports for possible
change in the future.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback
Students found the portfolio a great learning tool and did prefer having only 5 to write this semester so it gave them
more time to research and reflect on their thoughts. They did wish they had a slightly higher word limit, although in
some ways it helped me compress their thoughts.
Recommendation
The portfolio assessment task will continue to be used to help develop students critical thinking skills.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback
The practical classes should strictly be about practical work and the Zoom sessions should be times for where the
lecturer can cover public health topics or other theory topics. If they want to teach theory face to face to add a
compulsory tutorial to the subject.
Recommendation
The practical classes are structured to allow for discussion of the material, better time management is planned for the
future and communicated to the tutors in weekly tutor meetings.

Feedback from Have Your Say student survey

Feedback
Best Foundations yet with OUTSTANDING teachers, very knowledgeable, helpful, patient, and happy to teach us the
same thing again and again until it sunk in. They really helped us feel prepared for both the OSCEs, many of the other
students commented they were extremely happy and felt more prepared in this semester than in others.
Recommendation
The discipline will continue to employ tutors that have a strong passion for teaching and pass on their knowledge to the
next generation of chiropractors. As these are our greatest assets.

Unit Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical,
thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate
treatment/management protocol, including the adjusting techniques used
2. Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint
and upper extremities at an intermediate level
3. Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine,
temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
4. Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes

Introductory Intermediate Graduate Professional Advanced

⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚬ ⚬
Level Level Level Level Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4

1 - On-campus Activity - 0% ⚫ ⚫

2 - Portfolio - 25% ⚫

3 - Examination - 25% ⚫ ⚫

4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4

1 - Communication ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

2 - Problem Solving ⚫ ⚫

3 - Critical Thinking ⚫ ⚫

4 - Information Literacy

5 - Team Work ⚫ ⚫

6 - Information Technology Competence

7 - Cross Cultural Competence ⚫ ⚫

8 - Ethical practice ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

9 - Social Innovation

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 - On-campus Activity - 0% ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

2 - Portfolio - 25% ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

3 - Examination - 25% ⚫ ⚫
 Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 - Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) - 50% ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks
Prescribed
Chiropractic Technique 3rd (2010)
Authors: Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson
Mosby Elsevier
Philadelphia , PA, United States
ISBN 978-0-323-04969-6
Binding: Hardcover

Supplementary
Joint Play and Mobilization Textbook 1st (2018)
Authors: Nikita A.Vizniak
Professional Health Systems
Canada
ISBN 978-0-9936191-4-4
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
The Nikita A. Vizniak texts bridge the gap between classroom education and practical clinical
application.They contain current, easily accessible information on topics including musculoskeletal
assessment, palpation, trigger point referral, radiographic analyses and mensuration. Free online
resources, quizzes and videos assist the student with their studies in this unit and future units in the
course.
Both texts can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the
Unit code)
View textbooks at the CQUniversity Bookshop

IT Resources
You will need access to the following IT resources:

CQUniversity Student Email

Internet
Unit Website (Moodle)
ZOOM meetings

Referencing Style
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association (APA)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Martin Harris Unit Coordinator
[email protected]
Schedule - Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 4 - Term 2 2019

Week 1 - 15 Jul 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Unit profile, assessment
expectations for the practical, written
assessment using Weebly portfolio.
2. Mannequin- Based Simulation in
Chiropractic Education. Resources and readings will be given
On-Campus Activity within the
3. Lab Orientation via Moodle
practical labs each week.
4. Skills Chirobics 1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 4:
Submit Weebly URL to Unit
5. APA Clinical Guidelines for Principles of Adjustive Technique;
Coordinator by end of week 1
Assessing Vertebrobasilar Contraindications to Complications of
Term 2 (6 pm Sunday 21st July)
Insufficiency in the Management of Adjustive Therapy (P.92-102)
Cervical Spine Disorders
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 2 - 22 Jul 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Cervical Spine Biomechanics
2. Review Cervical Spine Active and
Passive ROM and Motion Palpation
3. Public Health: Assessment of
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 5:
Vertebral Artery Insufficency by G
Principles of Adjustive Technique
Clum
(P.152-184) On-Campus Activity within the
4. Cervical Spine Psychomotor Skills
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
Development Skills
Mobilisation (P.198- 205, 206 - 209,
5. Cervical Spine Set Ups and
230)
Adjustments Fig 5.94A, Fig 5-94B,
Fig 5-96
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 3 - 29 Jul 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Cervical Spine
2. Ancillary techniques for Cervical
Spine and Upper Limb (muscle 1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5:
energy, mobilisations, traction) Principles of Adjustive Technique
3. Cervical Spine Set Ups and (P.175- 181) On-Campus Activity within the
Adjustments Fig 5.82, Fig 5.94A, 2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
Fig 5-94B, Fig 5-96A, Fig 5-98A Mobilisation (P.212- 215, 218 -219,
4. Cervical NRA and Mensuration 222- 223, 230)
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 4 - 05 Aug 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Cervicothoracic Set Ups and
Adjustments Fig 5.169A, Fig
5.170A 1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 5:
4. Force Plate Analysis in Chiropractic Principles of Adjustive Technique
On-Campus Activity within the
Education (P.180-184)
practical labs each week.
5. Public Health.Global Burden of 2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and
Musculoskeletal Health Mobilisation (P.224-228)
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.
Week 5 - 12 Aug 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Shoulder Joint Biomechanics
2. Shoulder NRA and Mensuration
3. Accessory Joint Movement of the
Shoulder Joint
4. Assessment of Glenohumeral,
Sternoclavicular and
Acromioclavicular Joints
5. Shoulder Set Ups and Adjustments
1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6:
Fig 6.48, Fig 6-49, Fig 6-52, Fig
Extraspinal Technique (P.294- 312) On-Campus Activity within the
6-39, Fig 6-53, Fig 6-59,
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
4. AC and SC Set Ups and
Mobilisation (P.240- 251)
Adjustments Fig 6.60, Fig 6.62, Fig
6-65, Fig 6-66.
5. Public Health: Cultural
Perspectives and Awareness:
presentations and recorded interview
on Indigenous health issues
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Vacation Week - 19 Aug 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

Study Break - no classes Study Break - no classes Study Break - no classes
scheduled scheduled scheduled

Week 6 - 26 Aug 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

Revision Week Revision Week Revision Week
Mid Term OSCE within the Mid Term OSCE within the Mid Term OSCE within the
practical labs (20%) practical labs (20%) practical labs (20%)

Week 7 - 02 Sep 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Thoracic Spine Joint Biomechanics
2. Thoracic Spine Set Ups and
Adjustments Fig 5.175A, Fig 1. Read Bergmann, Chapter 6:
5.175B, Fig 5.177A, 5.181E, Fig Extraspinal Techniques (P.188- 226)
5.181G 2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and
3. Non Thrust procedures: Mobilisation (P.155-163) On-Campus Activity within the
Mobilisations, Traction and Soft Tissue 3. Bergmann, Chapter 7 Non thrust practical labs each week.
Techniques Procedures Mobilisation, Traction and
4. Cultural Perspectives and Soft Tissue Techniques(P.381- 384,
Awareness - Indigenous Health Issues 402- 405)
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 8 - 09 Sep 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Elbow Examination
2. Elbow NRA and Mensuration
3. What is Cultural Competence
4. Accessory Joint Movement of the
Elbow
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6:
5. Elbow Set Ups and Adjustments Fig
Extraspinal Techniques (P.315- 325) On-Campus Activity within the
6.85, Fig 6.86, Fig 6.87, Fig 6.88 ,
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
Fig 6.89, Fig 6.90
Mobilisation (P.274- 278, 279- 282 )
6. Elbow adjustments Fig 6-91, Fig
6. 92 and Fig 6.93, Fig 6-96, Fig
6-98
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 9 - 16 Sep 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Wrist and Hand Examination
2. Wrist and Hand NRA and
Mensuration
3. Accessory Joint Movement of the
Wrist and Hand Fig 6.16, Fig 6.117,
Fig 6.118, Fig 6.119, Fig 6.120,
Fig 6.121, Fig 6.122, Fig 6.123, 1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6:
Fig 6-124, Fig 6-125 Extraspinal Techniques (P.326- 337) On-Campus Activity within the
4. Wrist and Hand Adjustments 2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
Fig 6.126, Fig 6.130 Fig 6.132, Fig Mobilisation (P.286-302)
6.133, Fig 6.134
5. Public Health Screenings for
Disease Recognising the benefits and
limitations of Public Health Screenings
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 10 - 23 Sep 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

1. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Examination and Treatment
2. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
1.Read Bergmann, Chapter 6:
Biomechanics
Extraspinal Techniques (P.283- 294) On-Campus Activity within the
3. TMJ Set- Ups and Adjustments Fig
2. Dr Nikita.A. Vizniak, Joint Play and practical labs each week.
6.19, Fig 6.21, Fig 6.22, Fig 6.24
Mobilisation (P.234-236)
and Fig 6.25
Technique: Practical skills 2X2
hours practical sessions.

Week 11 - 30 Sep 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

Submit e-portfolio in Weebly
Friday 4th October 6 pm
Submit On-Campus activity
1. Review all Set Ups and checklist via Moodle
Adjustments
2. Submit Weebly e-portfolio
Technique: Practical skills 2X2 On - Campus Activities (Pass/Fail)
hours practical sessions. 0% Due: Week 11 Friday (4 Oct. 2019)
6:00 pm AEST
Portfolio 25% Due: Week 11 Friday
(4 Oct. 2019) 6:00 pm AEST

Week 12 - 07 Oct 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

 OSCE

OSCE OSCE OSCE Practical Assessment 50%

Due: Week 12 Friday (11 Oct. 2019)
11:45 pm AEST

Review/Exam Week - 14 Oct 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week - 21 Oct 2019

Module/Topic Chapter Events and Submissions/Topic

Examination Week Examination Week Examination Week
Assessment Tasks

1 On - Campus Activities (Pass/Fail) 0%

Assessment Type
On-campus Activity
Task Description
On-Campus Activity
There will be weekly on-campus activities that will involve participation in set tasks during your normal lab time. It will
be your responsibility to have the on-campus activity checklist (this is available on Moodle) signed by the tutor on the
day of the activity. You will be required to upload this document via Moodle at the end of week 11.

Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (4 Oct. 2019) 6:00 pm AEST
The on-campus activities will occur in the practical labs each week. Each weeks 's activity will vary in content and will
involve the learning outcomes for this unit throughout the term. These activities will prepare you for your assessments in
this unit.
Return Date to Students
Review/Exam Week Friday (18 Oct. 2019)
formative feedback maybe provided to students after each short activity by the tutors.
Weighting
Pass/Fail
Minimum mark or grade
The students are required to participate in 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation
in class.
Assessment Criteria
The students are required to participate in 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation
in class.
You will receive a PASS/FAIL for all on-campus activities which is required to continue in the program regardless of the
OSCE practical and Final Examination results.
Students are required to upload all on-campus registered activities that have been signed and witnessed by campus
tutors into Moodle via Turnitin as part of their Weebly e-portfolio.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association (APA)

Submission
Online
Submission Instructions
In week 11 students are to upload their Weebly e-portfolio via Turnitin in Moodle promptly.
Learning Outcomes Assessed

Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint

and upper extremities at an intermediate level
Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine,
temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Team Work
Ethical practice

2 Portfolio 25%
Assessment Type
Portfolio
Task Description
In this unit you will further develop your understanding of the role and skill sets required of a chiropractor through
investigating the knowledge, skills and dispositions required. To help with your development on this journey of self-
discovery you will create a reflective portfolio and provide five (5) reflections based on the on-campus activities,
discussions, and material presented during the term. The e-portfolio in Weebly provides evidence of the quality and
quantity of your in-class learning.
Your Weebly e-portfolio can be used as a way to evaluate and enhance your learning and/or be used to critically reflect
and develop deeper learning. It may be used to evolve skills set which will be essential during your professional career
such as documenting your professional portfolio, professional achievements and continued professional development.
Note that you will continue to develop your reflective writing skills in future units in the course.

Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (4 Oct. 2019) 6:00 pm AEST
You will submit your Weebly URL with your marking rubric via Turnitin in Moodle promptly
Return Date to Students
Exam Week Friday (25 Oct. 2019)
via Turnitin in Moodle
Weighting
25%
Minimum mark or grade
50%. Further information can be found in Moodle. A minimum grade is required to pass this unit
Assessment Criteria
You will be required to reflect on the theoretical and practical content of the unit and enter comments electronically into
your e-portfolio in Weebly
Throughout the term you will be given on-campus activities (based upon the learning outcomes for this unit) that you
will comment and reflect on in your e-portfolio and will involve the following criteria.
1 - Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical, thoracic
spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate treatment/management protocol,
including the adjusting techniques used
2 - Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and
upper extremities at an intermediate level
3 - Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine,
temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level
4 - Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.
There will be a specific rubric for the e-portfolio in Weebly that is available in your Moodle site that you can refer to for
further information. If requested you will be able to receive feedback on your portfolio in week 3 and week 9 of the term
to ensure you have met all requirements for this assignment.
The students are required to attend 80% of the on-campus activities and your tutor will assess your participation in
class.
You will receive a PASS/FAIL for all in on-campus activities which is required to continue in the program regardless of the
OSCE practical and Final Examination results.

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association (APA)

Submission
Online
Submission Instructions
You will submit your Weebly URL with your marking rubric via Turnitin in Moodle
Learning Outcomes Assessed

Investigate how current public health issues impact chiropractic care.

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Ethical practice
3 OSCE Practical Assessment 50%
Assessment Type
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
Task Description
In practice, the chiropractor is required to combine a variety of psychomotor skills. All skills/techniques taught within this
unit must be mastered. You must have a strong understanding of their applications. The primary focus of this
assessment will be on the contextual nature of the adjustment/manipulation in addition to refining the skill itself. Each of
these activities will require the student to complete various techniques over a specific time period. You will complete
a Mid Term Exam (OSCE), with a value of 20% in week 6 and a Final Term Exam (OSCE) with a value of 30%
in week 12 in scheduled lab times where possible.
Activity 1-You will be required to perform four (4) spinal setups/ mock thrust adjustments at an intermediate level
demonstrating correct technique, appropriate patient handling. Furthermore, you will be required to perform the
physical examination components below correlating your findings to your examiner by viva voce

1. Motion palpation of the joint;

2. Perform the appropriate setup and mock thrust adjustment

The tasks will be allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
Activity 2- Perform functional assessments demonstrating the correct technique with appropriate patient handling
and viva voce assessment and or perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques at an
intermediate level. e.g PNF stretches, trigger point therapy, mobilizations, cross-fibre friction therapy. This tasks will be
allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
Activity 3 - You will be required to perform four (4) upper limb setups/ mock thrust adjustments at an intermediate
level demonstrating correct technique, appropriate patient handling. Furthermore, you will be required to perform the
physical examination components below correlating your findings to your examiner by viva voce:

1. Motion palpation assessment of a spinal segment.

2. Perform the appropriate setup and mock thrust adjustment.

Please note:

1. Must perform the appropriate setup/ mock thrust adjustment for the lesion in question. The tasks will be
allocated to you randomly according to series of cards which have been previously composed.
2. You present for your OSCE dressed professionally. Any student not adhering to the dress code may be excluded
from the assessment;
3. Each activity is timed. You will have the set time to complete the activity, therefore if an activity is not completed
within the allocated time the practical element will be stopped and you will be marked based on your
performance to that point;
4. Clinical and skills staff may be present as part of the examiner assessment date;
5. The assessment will be recorded using a video camera to enable moderation, however, these recordings will not
be available for student feedback.

Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (11 Oct. 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
practical assessments are performed in-class in scheduled time
Return Date to Students
Exam Week Friday (25 Oct. 2019)
Results will be released once moderated
Weighting
50%
Minimum mark or grade
50% minimum mark or grade is required in order to pass the unit
Assessment Criteria
You will complete a Mid Term Exam (OSCE), with a value of 20% in week 6 and a Final Term Exam (OSCE)
with a value of 30% in week 12 in scheduled lab times where possible.
Your performance will be graded using a marking rubric which will be provided to you via Moodle.This marking rubric will
grade your performance according to the following:

Infection control
Draping
Verbal Consent
Static palpation of the region
 Motion palpation of the joint
Perform the appropriate adjustment for the lesion in question
Appropriate interpretation of findings
Practitioner position
Patient position
Patient handling
Examiners over all impression

Referencing Style

American Psychological Association (APA)

Submission
No submission method provided.
Submission Instructions
practical assessments are performed in-class in scheduled time where possible
Learning Outcomes Assessed

Interpret the findings from musculoskeletal assessments including radiographic mensuration of the cervical,
thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint and upper extremities to recommend an appropriate
treatment/management protocol, including the adjusting techniques used
Demonstrate adjusting/manipulative setups/adjustments for cervical, thoracic spine, temporomandibular joint
and upper extremities at an intermediate level
Perform soft tissue therapeutic procedures and non-force techniques of the cervical, thoracic spine,
temporomandibular joint and upper extremities at an intermediate level

Graduate Attributes

Communication
Problem Solving
Team Work

Examination
Outline
Complete an examination
Date
During the University examination period
Weighting
25%
Length
120 minutes
Minimum mark or grade
50%
Details
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
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