CH1S20 - Clinical Management 1 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH1S20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Management 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul McCambridge | ||
| Module Team: | Lora Roberts, Kevin Cox, Luke Davies, Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To provide an appreciation of the genesis and development of philosophies that dominate thinking and policy in various health care disciplines.
To give the student a firm comprehension and integration of the basic knowledge and foundational palpatory & examination techniques necessary to practice chiropractic.
To provide the student with contemporary information relative to the current practice of chiropractic by taking a critical view of the available literature and evidence.
To introduce a variety soft tissue techniques,
Introduction to clinical orthopaedic assessment and movement screening
Learn to Coach common strength and conditioning exercises
Content Summary
The history and practice associated with science, medicine and chiropractic principles.
Critical review on concepts of Posture. Definition, spinal curves, static and dynamic postural/movement assessment
Basic principles and procedures of joint assessment including, static & dynamic motion palpation plus joint play and end feel characteristics.
Art of Manipulation: basic manipulative concepts including drop mechanism mechanics differences between manipulation and mobilisation, motor control reflexes and stances
Anatomical landmark location of the spine, extremities and related soft tissues
Joint Play Assessment of the hand and foot and other major extremity joints.
Static Joint Challenge of the Spine in the prone posture
Dynamic Thrust Skill learning - ski/fencer stance & triceps flick etc.
Basic Motion Palpation of the Spine
Introduction to a variety of soft tissue techniques, (i.e. massage, trigger point therapy)
Specific techniques for muscle testing and stretching
Introduction to contemporary exercise rehabilitation coaching
Introduction to Functional movement screening
Introduction to Pain Neuroscience Education
Introduction to Orthopaedic assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 78 |
| Tutorials | 48 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Problem/ Challenge based learning | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the formulation and evolution of health paradigms (Inclusive of Chiropractic History) leading up to the influence of the BioPsychoSocial model within a Chiropractic education |
| LO2 | Systematically locate, name and discuss the important anatomical landmarks and soft tissue structures of the spine, pelvis, and extremities during the initial phases of Clinical Orthopaedic assessment |
| LO3 | Perform basic motion and static palpation analysis techniques of the various regions of the spine and the extremities including soft tissue palpation. Perform (Passive skills) rudimentary psychomotor thrust skills, stretching and therapeutic soft tissue techniques AND perform (Active skills) basic exercise coaching and movement screening. |
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 | A test of knowledge and understanding by previously seen or unseen questions, delivered onsite and time constrained to 2 hours | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 2 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - examinations in the medical tradition using real or simulated patients to assess practitioner's skills. | 20 | N/A | 25 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | OSCE 1 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - examinations in the medical tradition using real or simulated patients to assess practitioner's skills. | 10 | N/A | 14 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| OSCE 2 | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
| OSCE 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |