PODIATRIC PRACTICE F
POD5PPF
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will consolidate and further develop, integrate and enhance their knowledge in podiatry principles and theoretical concepts for the management of lower limb pathologies using a patient-centred approach through clinical practice at the University's onsite Podiatry clinical and through the Clinical Network Schools. Students will learn to develop implement and evaluate patient-focused management plans for general and specific population groups, incorporating orthotic, surgical and pharmaceutical intervention. Professional placements will be in rural and metropolitan areas to expose students to different clinical settings and health care approaches. Some activities will be taught out of normal teaching weeks.
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 all subjects from (POD5PPE,POD5MCF). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses:HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDS,HZHPDM,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice, HZLLPP Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice, HMPOD - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will be allocated to clinical schools, private and professional agencies for their placements.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. -Use evidence based and patient-centred approach, assess, diagnose and manage more complex lower limb pathologies in various clinical contexts.
- Activities:
- Skills or competency check list. Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case studies. LMS postings on reflection of clinical experiences.
02. Using an evidence-based approach prescribe, manufacture and customise foot othoses for complex lower limb pathologies of special population groups.
- Activities:
- Skills and competency check list. Construction of custom-made othoses. Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case study.
03. Apply practical knowledge of pharmacology to drug therapy in podiatric practice
- Activities:
- Case studies. Clinical learning session.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
Practical
Week:
28
-
28
Four 7.0 hours practical other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 28
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
29
-
51
One 40.0 days placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 51
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical Practicum for 32 hours per week over 10 weeks"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
46
One 4.0 days placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Private placement- 35 hours"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical VIVA patient and case study (20-mins each) plus individual oral reporting (4,500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Clinical hours complete. Demonstrates competency 2 formative assessments Clinical skills log | Hurdle requirement Must pass placement | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Five 600-word reflections on clinical experience (1,000 individual word equivalent in total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two 1,250-word individual clinical case study reports | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKim Holmes
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
27
-
52
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 52
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical Workshops
Block 1: week 29-33
Block 2: week 34-38
Block 3:week 39-43"
WorkShop
Week:
27
-
52
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 52
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Week 29 workshop"
Practical
Week:
29
-
43
One 3.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Surgical Clinic
Block 1: week 29-33
Block 2: week 34-38
Block 3:week 39-43"
Practical
Week:
47
-
47
Five 6.0 hours practical other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 47 to week 47
and delivered via face-to-face.
"One Week of Seasonal Clinic
5 days of 6 hours
Internal Student Clinic"
Practical
Week:
29
-
44
One 3.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Internal Student Clinic"
Lecture
Week:
28
-
28
One 7.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 28
and delivered via face-to-face.
"One day Orientation for Semester 2 subjects"
Practical
Week:
29
-
44
One 4.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Internal Student Clinic"
Practical
Week:
29
-
44
One 6.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Internal Student Clinic"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
29
-
44
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of private practice (35 hours)"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
29
-
44
One 20.0 days placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five week period (160 hours)"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical VIVA patient and case study (20-mins each) plus individual oral reporting (4,500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Clinical hours complete. Demonstrates competency 2 formative assessments Clinical skills log | Hurdle requirement Must pass placement | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Five 600-word reflections on clinical experience (1,000 individual word equivalent in total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two 1,250-word individual clinical case study reports | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |