CQUniversity Unit Profile.

This assessment is an invigilated online assessment. The test will be comprised of a range of question formats, including multi choice, matching, short and long answer explanations.

This is a closed-book assessment and no notes, texts or additional electronic devices are allowed during this assessment task. You will have a 10 minute perusal time prior to the allotted writing time. The test will last for three (3) hours. You will submit your test electronically.

This test must be written at the timetabled date and time. If you arrive late, you may enter the test room up to 15 minutes after the start of the test, however, you will still be required to submit your test at the standard test end time. You will not be allowed entry more than 15 minutes after the test starts. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity for you to complete this assessment at a later time, and you will receive a mark of zero for the assessment.

**The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competence in the following areas:

1. Accurately identify and describe pathologies covered in the unit, apply appropriate radiologic terminology to describe the appearance, and relate these to clinical presentations relevant to Chiropractic practice.

2. Create a differential diagnosis list or arrive at a provisional diagnosis based on radiographic findings and clinical information.

3. Demonstrate and effectively communicate and understanding of the pathogenesis of disorders that may represent on diagnostic imaging studies, linking imaging findings with clinical reasoning.

4. Select, justify and interpret diagnostic imaging appropriate to Chiropractic practice, demonstrating adherence to ALARA principles and other relvant imaging guidelines.

5. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their clinical relevance based on authentic, simulated clinical cases and demonstrate an understanding of and effectively communicate appropriate referral pathways base on diagnostic imaging findings and associated clinical information.

The student will be provided with 1 or 2 diagnostic imaging cases reflecting that which may present to a chiropractor and will represent those conditions presented during the term

The student will attend a 15 minute 'one-on-one, in person/online' assessment session and provide a verbal interpretation of the above cases to the lecturer. This assessment will be completed throughout Weeks 10-12. Times will be made available and posted for selection at Week 8.

Marking rubric for this component will be provided on Moodle

These assessments will be held one-on-one, in person, with the unit coordinator. The unit coordinator reserves the right to move this online via zoom if the need arises.

**The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:

1. Identify normal radiographic anatomy and pathologies covered in the course;

2. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;

3. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their relationships to clinical information in a simulated clinical environment

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the contraindications to manual therapies;

5. Demonstrate an understanding of referral pathways including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology where appropriate

Radiological reports are an important component of clinical management. It is crucial that chiropractors are able to construct adequate reports on films obtained in their clinics and comprehend terminology contained in reports on images provided. The student will construct Six (6) detailed radiology reports on separate case images. Instructions for locating the case images will be provided on the Moodle page.

Please note the following details:

The report itself should be in the format presented in the course and adhere to the template posted on Moodle.
3 reports will be due at Week 6 and the remaining 3 reports will be due at Week 12.
 
This is a pass/ fail component and ALL reports must be turned in and on time, to pass. Feedback will be provided during discussion of the case in tutorial and a Model report will be uploaded following Week 6 and Week 12. 

**The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

In order to achieve a passing grade or higher, students will be required to demonstrate their competencies in the following areas:

1. Identification of normal radiographic anatomy, anomalies or variations and pathologies covered in the course;

2. Apply appropriate terminology to describe the radiographic appearance and diagnosis of pathologies;

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of radiographic report writing

4. Effectively communicate key radiographic findings and their relationships to clinical information in a simulated clinical environment

5. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate referral pathways including GP, Specialist, Advanced Imaging, Pathology.