CH4T02 - Chiropractic Clinic 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 9
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH4T02 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Annie Newsam, Kevin Cox | ||
| Module Team: | David Byfield, Hayley Davies, Paul McCambridge | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 9 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with a structured environment to integrate and consolidate key aspects of clinical practice, including patient care and case management. Emphasis is placed on clinical evaluation, examination, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) within a supervised outpatient clinic setting, reflecting the responsibilities of a primary contact practitioner. Students will engage in a range of clinical management activities within a broader healthcare context, developing essential interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills. This includes the application of advanced diagnostic imaging and the design of rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs. The module also fosters reflective practice, ethical conduct, and professional accountability in alignment with the General Chiropractic Council’s Code of Professional Practice (December 2024). Ultimately, it provides the necessary framework for students to meet all statutory requirements and demonstrate the competence and safety expected at the point of graduation, ensuring readiness for entry into professional chiropractic practice.
Content Summary
Case management and reviews of mainstream chiropractic conditions with associated co-morbidities prevalent in common and special patient populations incorporating additional imaging where appropriate.
Evidence based patient management protocols in the context of chiropractic standards of practice including the importance of interdisciplinary communication to benefit patients.
Introduction to all aspects of running an out-patient clinic including, for example securing patient records and treatment room maintenance, infection control, patient triage, keeping accurate records, implementing consent at appropriate points, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Developing skills to be a Reflective Practitioner. Students consider their experiences to gain insights about their whole practice. Reflection supports the student to continually improve the way they work or the quality of care they give to people. These valuable reflective experiences help build resilience, improve wellbeing and deepen professional commitment.
Mentoring year 3 students through Junior Clinic, clinic observation and induction into clinic training year including patient transition. Offering Buddy support to an assigned Year 3 student.
Use of appropriate imaging referral as per relevant legislation where appropriate and implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols in a clinical setting.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Placement | 30 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 400 |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate competency in patent focused evidence informed care based upon case management including appraisal of the health status of patents, diagnostc triage (including imaging referral), working diagnosis, diferental diagnosis, plan of management and appropriate referral including the use of guidelines, patent outcome measures and ethical considerations in accordance with the General Chiropractic Council – The Code of Professional Practice (December 2024), to consolidate all aspects of patent management and intervention. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to reflect upon patient management against standards of best practice giving due consideration to documentation that drives these standards. |
| LO3 | Demonstrate clinical competencies, knowledge and skills as required by the General Chiropractic Council Educational standards (March 2023) |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | OSLER 1 | Clinical case based | 180 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of evidence of clinic development | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| OSLER 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |