Overview
This unit will build upon your conceptual understanding of the causes, mechanisms and consequences of disease and dysfunction of the non-musculoskeletal systems. You will critically evaluate the multi-factorial symptoms of dysfunction in order to infer the likely causative patho-physiological condition. Importance will be placed on understanding that different pathologies frequently cause a suite of similar symptoms but can nevertheless be differentiated on the basis of the combination, intensity and development of those symptoms. This knowledge will be used in conjunction with the physical examination protocols and procedures, as well as understanding further medical testing, for example blood tests and urinalysis, in order to formulate a differential diagnosis.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: CHIR13010 Systems and Pathology 1
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 - 2026
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).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- 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.
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 In person and SUTE
The students felt the unit will run better if it was amalgamated with systems and pathology (CHIR13010).
It is recommended to amalgamate the two units and disseminate the content between the two terms.
Feedback from In person
The students felt that the unit needs to have a recap of the foundational knowledge.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator create a short video resource outlining the foundational knowledge and relevancy to chiropractic.
Feedback from In person and SUTE
Students reported that the implementation of case-based learning activities could enhance their learning experiences and acquisition of knowledge
It is recommended that the unit coordinator identify and embed case-based learning opportunities in subsequent years of delivery.