pod5ppf podiatric practice f
PODIATRIC PRACTICE F
POD5PPF
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will consolidate and further develop, integrate and enhance their knowledge in podiatry principles and theoretical concepts for the management of lower limb pathologies using a patient-centred approach through clinical practice at the University's onsite Podiatry clinical and through the Clinical Network Schools. Students will learn to develop implement and evaluate patient-focused management plans for general and specific population groups, incorporating orthotic, surgical and pharmaceutical intervention. Professional placements will be in rural and metropolitan areas to expose students to different clinical settings and health care approaches. Some activities will be taught out of normal teaching weeks.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorKim Holmes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (POD5PPE,POD5MCF). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses:HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDS,HZHPDM,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice, HMPOD - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will be allocated to clinical schools, private and professional agencies for their placements.
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"a one-day orientation and learning program within their clinical placement."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One day pre-clinical program."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of internal summer clinic (30 hours)."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"110 hours of internal clinical practice over the semester."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of private practice (35 hours)."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 days placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five-week period. (160 hours)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| clinical VIVA patient and case study (15-mins each) plus individual oral reporting (4,500 words) | VIVA-face to face oral examination | 50 |
| clinical participation and two formative competency checklists (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| ten 300-word reflections on clinical experience (1,000 individual word equivalent in total) | 20 | |
| two 1,250-word individual clinical case study reports | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKim Holmes
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 days placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five-week period. (160 hours)."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of private practice (35 hours)."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"110 hours of internal clinical practice over the semester."
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of internal summer clinic (30 hours)."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One day pre-clinical program."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"a one-day orientation and learning program within their clinical school."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| clinical VIVA patient and case study (15-mins each) plus individual oral reporting (4,500 words) | VIVA-face to face oral examination | 50 |
| clinical participation and two formative competency checklists (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | Hurdle requirement | 0 |
| ten 300-word reflections on clinical experience (1,000 individual word equivalent in total) | 20 | |
| two 1,250-word individual clinical case study reports | 30 |