pod5spp special populations

SPECIAL POPULATIONS IN PODIATRY

POD5SPP

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Sporting and younger patients are commonly seen in podiatric practice and represent areas of clinical specialisations. This subject will prepare students for clinical practice in these sub-disciplines. In this subject students will develop the clinical reasoning and clinical management skills for meeting the requirements of specific populations of patients commonly seen in sports medicine and paediatrics.

SchoolSchool of Allied Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Cotchett

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (POD4PAM,POD5MFP). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,HZHPDW,HZLLPP,HMPOD,HMPODB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex problems for musculoskeletal and paediatric conditions common to a podiatry practice.

Activities:
Group discussions Video interviews with experts Online lectures Other readings
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Communication(Communication)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

02. Formulate, recommend and evaluate a management plan to meet the individual and specific needs of the paediatric and sports related patient that is clear, adaptable and applies the principles of injury rehabilitation.

Activities:
Group discussions. Podcasts Video interviews with experts Online lectures Other readings
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Communication(Communication)
Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

03. Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to other allied health and medical professionals, in the same field, in addition to non-specialist audiences such as the patient.

Activities:
Group discussions Online lectures
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Writing(Writing)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Communication(Communication)
Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
Teamwork(Teamwork)

04. Accept and interpret referrals from other health professionals but also describe and explore the contribution of the roles of other professions in the same field and inter-professional practice.

Activities:
Group discussions Video interviews with experts Online lectures Podcast
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Communication(Communication)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Writing(Writing)
Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)

05. Engage in team work but also demonstrate autonomous practice when applying expert judgement in the synthesis of complex cases for the paediatric and sports related patient.

Activities:
Group discussions
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Teamwork(Teamwork)
Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
Communication(Communication)
Discipline Specific Competencies(Discipline Specific Competencies)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via distance education.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2000-word assignment 3001, 02, 03, 04
One group (3 persons) online writing task (3000) words (equiv to 1,000 words each)4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 2hr online quiz/short answer examination (equiv to 2000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Cotchett

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via distance education.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
One 2000-word assignment 3001, 02, 03, 04
One group (3 persons) online writing task (3000) words (equiv to 1,000 words each)4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
One 2hr online quiz/short answer examination (equiv to 2000 words)3001, 02, 03, 04