pod5ppe podiatric practice e
PODIATRIC PRACTICE E
POD5PPE
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject the students will apply and extend their understanding of assessment and management of lower limb pathologies and explore surgical and pharmacological interventions in managing podiatric pathologies in the context of evidence and enquiry-based practices. The subject will complement and align with units of POD5HRF and POD5MCF. Students will develop their patient management skills through clinical practice at the University's on-site podiatry clinic and through the Clinical Network schools. Students will participate in a range of health care and human service activities, enhancing their understanding of organisation culture in various health settings. Some activities will be taught out of standard teaching weeks. Within the environment of the Clinical Network schools, students will consolidate and enhance clinical practice and management in various clinical practice settings for a five-week period to enable continuity and evaluation of their patient management.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
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 subject (POD5HRF,POD5PPD). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,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 conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently perform advanced manual clinical skills to treat multiple clients with complex foot pathologies in a competent and safe manner.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case studies. Skills or competency checklist.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Communication(Communication)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Based on clinical practicum experience, patient presentations and applying patient centred care, students will be able to formulate differential diagnosis and apply to treatment decisions.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Skills or competency checklist. Case studies. LMS postings on reflection of clinical experiences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Communication(Communication)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
03. Use an evidence-based approach to compose, justify and implement initial and ongoing management plans for foot and lower limb pathologies affecting dermatological, musculoskeletal, vascular and neurological systems.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Skills or competency check list. Case studies. LMS postings on reflection of clinical experiences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Using an evidence-based approach prescribe, manufacture and customise orthotic devices to meet the patient's management goals.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case studies. Construction and/or modification of custom orthoses.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Communication(Communication)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
05. Determine nail and skin surgical procedures for common foot pathology.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Communication(Communication)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
06. Determine drug therapy for a systemic disease affecting the foot and lower limb by applying the general principles of pharmacology to a given case.
- Activities:
- Clinical learning sessions. Case studies. LMS postings on reflection of clinical experiences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Communication(Communication)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 05-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 05 - 23
One 1.0 days workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"a one-day orientation and learning within their clinical placement"
SeminarWeek: 05 - 23
One 1.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one-day pre-clinical program"
PracticalWeek: 05 - 23
One 6.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one week of internal summer clinic (30 hours)"
PracticalWeek: 05 - 23
One 3.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"110 hours of internal clinical practice."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 23
One 4.0 days placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five-week period. Total 160 hours."
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 22
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one week of private practice equal to 35 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| clinical participation and two formative competency checklists (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | Hurdle requirement - compulsory attendance to clinical learning sessions | 0 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 |
| clinical written examination, 15 minutes reading time 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration | written centralised exam | 50 | 03, 02, 04, 06 |
| five 600-word reflections on clinical experience (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | 25 | 03, 02, 04, 07, 06, 05 | |
| one 1,500-word individual clinical case study report | 25 | 02, 05, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 05-23, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKim Holmes
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 22
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one week of private practice equal to 35 hours"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 05 - 23
One 4.0 days placement - off site other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five-week period. Total 160 hours."
PracticalWeek: 05 - 23
One 3.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"110 hours of internal clinical practice."
PracticalWeek: 05 - 23
One 6.0 hours practical other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one week of internal summer clinic (30 hours)"
SeminarWeek: 05 - 23
One 1.0 days seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one-day pre-clinical program"
WorkShopWeek: 05 - 23
One 1.0 days workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 05 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"a one-day orientation and learning within their clinical placement"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| clinical participation and two formative competency checklists (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | Hurdle requirement - compulsory attendance to clinical learning sessions | 0 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 |
| clinical written examination, 15 minutes reading time 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration | written centralised exam | 50 | 03, 02, 04, 06 |
| five 600-word reflections on clinical experience (equiv to 1,000 words per student) | 25 | 03, 02, 04, 07, 06, 05 | |
| one 1,500-word individual clinical case study report | 25 | 02, 05, 03 |