Unit Synopsis
This unit is the first of three clinical practice units in which you will gain experience by observing a real chiropractic clinic during a placement for part of the term. On placement, you will be expected to perform as a functional team member under guidance of the clinic supervisors and placement mentors whilst developing observational and reflective skills. While during your on-campus time in Clinical Practice 1 you will also learn how to communicate clearly and effectively with patients. You will also become immersed in the clinical experience by applying and integrating the clinical skills and knowledge you have gained up until this point in preparation for Clinical Practice 2.
Details
| Level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 9 |
| Credit Points | 12 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.25 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in CC71 - Master of Clinical Chiropractic and Corequisite: CHIR20001 Advanced Neurology and Skeletal Dysfunction 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). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2027
Term 1 - 2027 Profile
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).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 12-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 25 hours of study per week, making a total of 300 hours for the unit.
Assessment Tasks
To see assessment details from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).
Past Exams
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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.
Source: SUTE
Students appreciated the feedback they received on their assignments in this unit.
It is recommended that the Unit Coordinator continue to provide high quality feedback.
Students were provided with very detailed feedback in assessments. This will be maintained in future offerings
Source: SUTE
Students reported that completing the assessments in this unit enhanced their learning.
It is recommended that the unit continue to use engaging assessments.
The assessment suite was retained in 2026, and following further positive feedback, it will be continued in future offerings.
Source: SUTE
Some students would have appreciated clearer unit requirements.
It is recommended that the Unit Coordinator review the current unit requirements to ensure that they are clear.
The Unit Coordinator has updated and will continue to update the Moodle Unit page so that all important unit information is consolidated in one clearly identifiable location and set out in a way that ensures clarity.
Source: Student Representative and SUTE feedback
Students requested greater clarity on what is required to pass each component of this unit. This was specifically focused on details regarding the assessment tasks and important information for each stream of this unit.
It is recommended that the unit coordinator review the unit's Moodle page and create an introduction video to create clarity in the structure of this unit, the assessment task requirements, and where to find important information.
In Progress
To see Learning Outcomes from an earlier availability, please search via a previous term.