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.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew McMillan
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 (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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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)"
Practical
Week:
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)"
WorkShop
Week:
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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew McMillan
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
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.
Practical
Week:
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.
WorkShop
Week:
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 |