PODIATRIC ANAESTHESIA AND SURGERY
POD4PAS
2016
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.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Oates
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from HBS2ALF and 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 HZLLPP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice, or HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: James Gerrard
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 13
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour facilitated workshop (weeks 1,2,3,4)"
PracticalWeek: 15 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour practical class (weeks 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)"
LectureWeek: 10 - 13
Four 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via online.
"online lectures will be delivered via the online learning modules in the POD4PAS LMS site"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute OSCE | 35 | 02, 03 | |
| one 45-minute online test | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Oates
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 13
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour facilitated workshop (weeks 1,2,3,4)"
PracticalWeek: 15 - 22
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 1-hour practical class (weeks 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12)"
LectureWeek: 10 - 13
Four 1.5 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via online.
"online lectures will be delivered via the online learning modules in the POD4PAS LMS site"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute OSCE | 35 | 02, 03 | |
| one 45-minute online test | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 90-minute written examination | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |