PODIATRIC ANAESTHESIA AND SURGERY
POD4PAS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop their understanding of local anaesthesia and knowledge of podiatric surgical techniques of the nails and skin. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities are used to develop the student's understanding of local anaesthesia and podiatric surgical techniques in commonly encountered conditions in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will complete a program of practicums in local anaesthesia and this subject will tie-in to podiatric surgical clinical experiences delivered later in the course.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrew McMillan
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from (HBS2ALF, HBS3PCY. Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZHPOD, HZHPDB, HZHPDM, HZHPDS, HZHPDW (Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice). Or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Byron Perrin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour lecture (weeks 1-7)"
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour practical (weeks 8-13)"
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 30-minute OSCE (two stations, one 15 minute practical, one 15 minute written) | 25 | |
| one 45-minute class test | 30 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew McMillan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 18 - 22
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 15
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute OSCE (two stations, one 15 minute practical, one 15 minute written) | 25 | |
| one 45-minute class test | 30 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 |