Podiatry
Why do a short course in Podiatry?
We offer a Therapeutics update course for Podiatrists aiming to obtain endorsement for scheduled medicines status. The update course runs over two days and directly focuses on practical information and skills required for safe prescribing of S2, S3 and S4 medicines. This course has been approved by the Podiatry Board of Australia (PodBA) and includes integrated assessment (required by the PodBA).
Course information
The Therapeutics update course is now available. Download the therapeutics course information flyer [PDF 274KB].
Podiatric Dermatology Update & Dermoscopy Workshop
Presented by
Dr Ivan Bristow PhD, MSc (Oxon), FCPodMed
Lecturer in Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southampton , UK
Dr Alex Chamberlain MB BS
Consultant Dermatologist & Clinical Research Fellow at the Victorian Melanoma Service
Are you interested in foot dermatology? Do you need to refresh your knowledge?
Following his successful visit in 2010, Ivan Bristow is returning to Melbourne to deliver two days of content related to Podiatric Dermatology. The first day is a Dermatology Update that aims to refresh your existing knowledge and discuss some current research and advances focused on foot dermatology. The day will consist of lectures mixed with some group work. Topics will include identification and management of skin tumours, fungal and wart infections, skin barrier function and other skin disorders (see last page for program details).
What lesion is that?
The second day will be presented in conjunction with Dermatologist Alex Chamberlain, who is an expert in the use of Dermoscopy. Dermatoscopes are hand-held optical magnifiers with inbuilt polarised light that are considered valuable in helping the clinician reach a diagnosis seeing what the naked eye can’t. The session will act as an introduction for podiatrists with a focus on pedal lesions. This workshop will have a cap on numbers to give participants the opportunity to try out this exciting instrument.
Dates
Podiatric Dermatology Update: 10.00am - 4.00pm Friday 15th March 2013
Dermoscopy Workshop: 9.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 16th March 2013
Venue
La Trobe University, Bundoora (exact location to be confirmed)
Registration Fees (GST exempt)
Friday 15th March (only) - $250
Saturday 16th March (only) - $340
Both days – $550
Registration includes workshop notes, morning/afternoon teas and a light lunch.
Course registration is online.
Important: Please make sure you print your receipt after you complete this transaction as we cannot provide another one.
If you have any questions about registration or the workshop, please contact Mrs Margot Hatty (Administrative Officer, Department of Podiatry) on (03) 9479 5422 or m.hatty@latrobe.edu.au.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Podiatry.
Overseas study opportunities
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