Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Define and critically analyse impulse theories and non-impulse based chiropractic theories.
• Describe, analyse, and explain the relationships between these theories and common disorders.
• Theoretically describe the effect of adjustment/manipulation based on impulse and non-impulse theories.
• Derive lay explanations from these theories for easy understanding.
• Explain the relevant physics, chemistry, and biochemistry related to chiropractic theories.
• Describe normal and abnormal biomechanics, posture, and assessment of the spine, rib cage, pelvis, and perineum.
• Detail elements of postural assessment including history, observation, and examination.
• Analyse spinal deformities and factors related to them.
• Explain the role of muscles and joints in normal and abnormal posture.
• Describe principles of myofascial pain and dysfunction and their management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Analyse normal and abnormal biomechanics of the torso practically.
• Assess normal and abnormal posture practically.
• Demonstrate postural assessment elements practically.
• Identify spinal deformities practically.
• Explain the role of muscles and joints practically.
• Demonstrate understanding of myofascial pain and dysfunction practically.
• Apply management of myofascial pain syndromes practically.
• Investigate pathology and compile case histories practically.
• Identify signs, symptoms, aetiology, complications, and management of diseases practically.
• Evaluate case histories and arrive at appropriate differential diagnoses practically.
• Analyse x-ray reports practically.
• Apply adjustment and mobilisation techniques practically.
• Demonstrate orthotics use practically.
• Implement strapping and support techniques practically.
• Identify therapy indications and contra-indications practically.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Review philosophical terminology in the chiropractic context.
• Evaluate scientific methods in chiropractic.
• Compare inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Present a literature review with relevance to chiropractic.
• Compare different types of research.
• Apply referencing techniques accurately.
• Evaluate time management and conflict management strategies.
• Explore cultural diversity implications.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork.
• Implement productivity strategies.
• Uphold regulations and guidelines in the clinical environment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Use equipment appropriately.
• Demonstrate therapeutic skills for stress management.
• Understand ethical and legal requirements in the medical and chiropractic profession.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Describe mental health overview and normal/abnormal behavior patterns.
• Explain common disorders according to DSM IV.
• Apply DSM IV principles to paper patients.
• Compare pediatric and geriatric problems.
• Describe patient-practitioner relationships.
• Apply assessment and treatment approaches to case studies.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Describe interventions for low back pain in terms of procedure and cost.
• Explain work-loss factors due to low back pain.
• Discuss epidemiology, economics, and risk factors of low back pain.
• Describe diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for mechanical low back pain.
• Explain pathology, degenerative diseases, and lesion nature in low back pain.
• Discuss prevention and differential diagnoses of low back pain.
• Formulate a treatment plan and discuss manipulation effects.
• Compare chiropractic management to other protocols.
• Describe drug action mechanisms and adverse effects.
• Analyse normal and abnormal biomechanics of the limbs.
• Describe postural assessment elements, gait cycles, and running gait.
• Explain myofascial pain principles and management.
• Analyse case histories and diseases theoretically.
• Critically analyse x-ray reports and spot diagnoses.
• Compile radiological differential diagnoses.
• Explain adjustment theory, stretches, exercises, and advice.
• Describe rehabilitation techniques and orthotics use theoretically.
• Identify strapping and support techniques.
• Explain patient education principles and therapy indications.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Analyse normal and abnormal biomechanics of the limbs practically.
• Assess posture, gait cycles, and running gait practically.
• Demonstrate postural assessment elements practically.
• Identify myofascial pain principles practically.
• Apply myofascial pain management practically.
• Compile case histories and analyse diseases practically.
• Evaluate case histories for appropriate diagnoses practically.
• Interpret special investigations practically.
• Demonstrate physical examinations practically.
• Critically analyse x-ray reports and spot diagnoses.
• Apply adjustment and mobilisation techniques practically.
• Demonstrate orthotics use, strapping, and support techniques practically.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

• Investigate worldviews on social phenomena.
• Assess qualitative and quantitative research philosophies.
• Critically evaluate research articles and methodology.
• Develop and present a research proposal.
• Analyse and process data using statistical software.
• Draw conclusions and debate research topics effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8

• Describe ethics in doctor-patient relationships.
• Analyse violations of the ethical code in the doctor-patient relationship.
• Discuss practitioner responsibilities and ethical foundations.
• Explore philosophy, knowledge systems, and belief systems in chiropractic.
• Address emotional and social patient needs with research and reflection.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Practical demonstrations, simulations, and role plays.
• Theory tests with feedback.
• Self and peer assessment.
• Projects, assignments, and research.
• Continuous assessment of clinical competencies.

Summative Assessment

• Year-end examinations and clinical evaluations.
• Research projects and case studies.
• Assessment tools for knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values.
• Portfolios, workplace assessments, and written assignments.
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations for practical skills.