CH3S10 - Clinical Neuro-orthopaedics 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 8
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH3S10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Neuro-orthopaedics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Leon Yandle | ||
| Module Team: | Lora Roberts, Paul McCambridge, Sarah Beer, Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 8 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the principles of neurology and orthopaedics and how these relate and integrate into Chiropractic practice.
To develop an understanding of the clinic presentation of a diverse range of neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
To develop clinical reasoning and integration of underpinning clinical knowledge and the ability to perform relevant neurological and orthopaedic examinations for a diverse range of clinical presentations.
Content Summary
Emphasis is placed on development of the knowledge base and understanding of the aetiology, disease mechanism, diagnostic criteria and intervention where appropriate of prevalent neurological, musculoskeletal and rheumatologic disorders of the spine, extremities as well as central and peripheral nervous systems.
Conditions include but are not limited to:
- Sprain/Strain
- Arthritis (OA. RA, Psoriatic, AS etc.).
- Common orthopaedic MSK conditions for Shoulder, Elbow and forearm, Wrist and Hand, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Hip, Pelvis, Knee, Foot and Ankle
- Headache and space occupying lesions, Cerebral circulation / Cerebro-vascular disease
- Disorders affecting the cranial nerves / pyramidal system and extra-pyramidal systems
- Muscular co-ordination and involuntary movements - Muscular tone (hyper and hypo tonicity)
- Disorders of gait
- Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease
- Disorders affecting the sensory system including peripheral neuropathies and CNS
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 34 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 32 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Groupwork | 5 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an underpinning knowledge as it relates to a diverse range of orthopaedic, rheumatological and neurological disorders relevant to chiropractic clinical practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate competence in the performance, integration and critical analysis of neurological and orthopaedic examination skills. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate ability to integrate and prioritise relevant clinical information to formulate an evidence based diagnostic pathway in the context of patient centred management |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Written paper consisting of four sections: A) in-depth knowledge of certain topics including underlying patho-physiology/mechanics. B) The ability to compare and contrast. C) Show clinical deductive reasoning through an evolving case study. D) Breadth of knowledge via multiple short answer questions. | 180 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 2 | Practical Exam - explain and perform a relevant neuro-orthopaedic examination procedure for a given short scenario, including Cranial Nerves | 15 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Explain and perform a relevant neuro-orthopaedic examination procedure for a given region. | 10 | N/A | 15 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| OSCE 2 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| OSCE 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |