pod4pam podiatric assessment
PODIATRIC ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
POD4PAM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the context of podiatric clinical cases, students will develop foundation knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of the podiatric client. In terms of podiatric assessment, this subject will develop students' ability to evaluate lower limb neurological and vascular competence, as well as, interpret radiographic and laboratory tests. Enquiry tasks are complemented by a series of skills sessions where students develop their ability to perform these assessment and management tasks and operate relevant equipment.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Murley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (HLT1IPA,HLT1IPB,HBS1HBB,HBS2ALF,HBS2PAT,HLT2IEP,HBS3NPM, POD3PPB). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDW,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice. Or admission into HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Merriman's assessment of the lower limb | Recommended | Yates, B & Merriman LM 2009 | 3RD EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE/ELSEVIER, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Radiology of the foot and ankle | Recommended | Berquist, TH 2000 | 2ND EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDimitri Diacogiorgis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"One 2-hour lecture (also available on video)"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour facilitated workshop per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute pre-recorded team presentation with one 600-word (per individual) online discussion | 30 | |
| one individual 1-hour online quiz | 40 | |
| one individual 20-minute OSCE (written examination) | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Murley
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 10-minute pre-recorded team presentation with one 600-word (per individual) online discussion | 30 | |
| one individual 1-hour online quiz | 40 | |
| one individual 20-minute OSCE (written examination) | 30 |