Course Title: Chiropractic 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Chiropractic 2

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

REHA2164

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

150H Health Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

REHA2164

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Amanda Kimpton

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6547

Course Coordinator Email: amanda.kimpton@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 202.04.068


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses 

Successful completion of

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. 

For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.


Course Description

Chiropractic 2 builds on the knowledge and skill gained in REHA2163 Chiropractic 1.

You will begin to develop the introductory skills associated with patient interaction and apply your bioscience knowledge of surface anatomy to the biomechanics and kinematics of the skeletal and extremity systems. Your knowledge of surface and tissue anatomy will inform your Chiropractic assessment and techniques. You will also continue to develop your skills in patient interaction and assessment within the context of the chiropractic health care profession.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the Program Learning Outcomes for BP280 Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic):

  • PLO 2: Gather clinical information to make accurate differential diagnoses, assessment and management plans and carry out effective treatment.
  • PLO 5: Communicate effectively in a range of forms written, online, oral) and with diverse audiences (patients, community/public, agencies and health professionals).
  • PLO 8: Understand the historical development of the profession, its ethos, organisation and philosophical foundations integrate the significance of the radiographic findings to the patient’s management.


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of biological tissues and human surface anatomy to support clinical practice.
  2. Discuss the introductory elements of postural and musculoskeletal assessment.
  3. Identify normal and clinical biomechanics and kinematics of the spine along with upper and lower extremities.
  4. Exhibit basic skills in patient interaction and assessment.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

This course contains hurdle requirements. All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).

A hurdle requirement is necessary in order to demonstrate to the accrediting body that students are competent and are being sufficiently assessed against practice-focused professional standards throughout the course of their program.

Attendance at practical classes is compulsory for several important reasons, including to prevent potential injury to participants during practical assessments. Therefore, if you don’t attend and participate effectively in at least 85% of your scheduled practical classes you won’t be entitled to a practical assessment opportunity at the end of semester, which is a hurdle requirement.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Portfolio
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Intra-semester practical assessments (2)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 4

Assessment Task 3: End-of-semester practical assessments (2) (HURDLE)
Weighting 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 4

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.