Program Overview
Introduction to CHIR8602 – Clinic Internship 2
CHIR8602 – Clinic Internship 2 is a unit offered by Macquarie University, designed to provide students with hands-on experience in a clinical setting. This unit is the second of two clinical units where students attend the Macquarie University Chiropractic and Research Centres as chiropractic interns.
General Information
- Unit Convenor and Teaching Staff: Rosemary Giuriato
- Credit Points: 10
- Prerequisites: CHIR8601 or CHIR896
- Corequisites: CHIR8104 or CHIR904
- Co-badged Status: None
- Unit Description: This unit involves patient management and care under the guidance of clinic supervisors. Students learn about administrative structures needed to run a chiropractic clinical practice and undertake fieldwork and placement activities to gain experience in assessing and managing people from different settings.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional behaviour as required by a graduate chiropractor in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards of care.
- Demonstrate sociocultural awareness and respect in communication and interactions with patients, supervisors, other health professionals, and the community.
- Perform a patient-centred and culturally responsive patient assessment, including clinical history and physical examination.
- Apply clinical decision-making skills to develop a patient-centred, evidence-based management plan.
- Explain, discuss, obtain informed consent, and implement a patient management plan, supported by accurate and appropriate clinical record keeping.
- Implement safe practices by identifying adverse events and possible complications.
- Perform administrative tasks required in a chiropractic clinic and discuss effective administrative structures and staff roles.
General Assessment Information
This unit includes a series of clinical performance evaluations designed to assess students' readiness for professional chiropractic practice. Assessments are aligned with key clinical competencies and professional standards required for registration. Several tasks are hurdle requirements, meaning they must be satisfactorily completed to pass the unit.
Assessment Tasks
- Mastery Register (20%): A list of key skills in which competence is considered a requirement for the assurance of quality chiropractic practice.
- Clinical Competency Viva (50%): An oral assessment involving the presentation and discussion of a standardized clinical case.
- Additional Clinic Requirements (0%): Demonstrating adequate progression in clinical practice throughout the unit.
- Clinical Competency on New Patient (30%): A practical performance-based assessment of clinical competence through the management of a new patient.
Delivery and Resources
The unit involves face-to-face and clinical learning activities, including lectures, clinic treating and reception shifts, and clinical placements. Students must have access to a tablet, laptop, or similar device for active engagement in learning activities.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of policies such as Academic Appeals, Academic Integrity, Academic Progression, Assessment, and Fitness to Practice.
Inclusion and Diversity
Macquarie University promotes an equitable, diverse, and exciting campus community. Students are expected to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice.
Professionalism
Professionalism is a key capability embedded in all courses. Students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions, show respect for peers, and maintain a distraction-free learning environment.
Conclusion
CHIR8602 – Clinic Internship 2 is a comprehensive unit that prepares students for professional chiropractic practice through hands-on clinical experience, assessments, and learning activities. It emphasizes professionalism, inclusion, and diversity, ensuring that graduates are equipped to provide high-quality patient care and work effectively in a clinical setting.