pod4pas pod anaesthesia and surgery
PODIATRIC ANAESTHESIA AND SURGERY
POD4PAS
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss the classification, chemistry and pharmacokinetics related to local anaesthesia.
- Activities:
- Two lectures and facilitated workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Undertake local anaesthesia procedures in the ankle and foot for a given patient.
- Activities:
- Six small group practical classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Undertake best practice in administration of local anaesthesia in the ankle and foot, in order to maximise patient outcomes.
- Activities:
- Six small group practical classes and associated workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Discuss the range and purpose of common nail and skin surgical techniques in the foot.
- Activities:
- Three lectures and facilitated workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour facilitated workshop (weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11)"
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour practical class (weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12)"
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour lecture (weeks 1,3,5,7,9,11)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute OSCE (two stations, one 15 minute practical, one 15 minute written) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 45-minute class test | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute OSCE (two stations, one 15 minute practical, one 15 minute written) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 45-minute class test | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |