pod2ppa intro to pod prac a

INTRODUCTION TO PODIATRY PRACTICE A

POD2PPA

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will develop an awareness of the concepts and principles that underpin podiatric clinical practice and the delivery of professional health care. The subject also focuses on basic principles of human lower limb biomechanics and the role of footwear in maintaining optimal foot health.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZHPOD, HZHPDB, HZHPDW, HZHPDM, HZHPDS - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsFoot problems in older people: assessment and managementPrescribedMenz, HB 2008EDINBURGH; NEW YORK: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2008.
ReadingsHuman locomotion: The conservative management of gait-related disordersPrescribedMichaud TCNEWTON BIOMECHANICS: MASSACHUSETTS, 2011
ReadingsMerriman's Assessment of the Lower LimbPrescribedYates B (Ed)(3RD EDITION) ENDINBURGH: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, 2009.
ReadingsCommunicating in the Health SciencePreliminaryHiggs J et al.OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2008.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. ) Work independently and as part of a team to implement clinical practices that the podiatrist will use in the context of an interdisciplinary healthcare environment. You should be able to: a) Describe the role of allied health professionals. b) Describe the foundations of good communication between practitioner and patient and give examples of barriers and aids to good communication. c) Differentiate between different categories of medical information for recording and decision making purposes. d) Create clinical records in keeping with legal and ethical standards. e) Perform sterilisation and disinfection techniques. f) Make and justify clinical decisions for the management of common medical disorders. g) Communicate effectively using a variety of modes, technologies and media in an in

Activities:
Online quiz, Written assignment, Workshop activities using case studies

02. ) Assess a client's lower limb biomechanics, and identify and explain any gait abnormalities and possible aetiologies. You should be able to: a) Describe the normal range of lower limb joint movement during standing and walking. b) List factors that influence the position of lower limb joints. c) Describe common aetiologies for abnormal gait. d) Use recognised procedures to assess foot posture and dynamic gait.

Activities:
Practical examination, Online quiz, Workshop activities

03. ) Determine modifications to specific footwear that will prevent or treat a given pathology You should be able to: a) Identify and describe the function of individual components of a shoe. b) Explain the link between footwear and the development of lower limb pathologies. c) Independently conduct an assessment of footwear, identifying any aspects likely to cause pathologies.

Activities:
Onlune quiz, Team presentation submitted online, Workshop activities

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin

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.

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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one presentation (team): 15 minutes per member3003
one 500-word essay1001
one practical examination4002
six 10-minute LMS quizzes2001, 02, 03

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

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.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one presentation (team): 15 minutes per member3003
one 500-word essay1001
one practical examination4002
six 10-minute LMS quizzes2001, 02, 03