CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS IN PODIATRY
POD4CBP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop their understanding of podiatric biomechanics and knowledge in orthotic theory. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities are used to develop the student's understanding of the role of podiatric biomechanics and orthotic therapy in commonly encountered conditions in the context of evidence-based practice. Students will complete a program of practicums and start to develop a range of clinical skills that underpin the biomechanical management of the cases examined.
School: School of Allied Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Daniel Bonanno
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 subject (POD3PPB). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses:HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDW,HZHPDM,HZHPDS - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice. OR HZLLPP - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice. Or admission in 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. On successful completion of this subject, you should be able to select, perform and justify a biomechanical assessment of the lower limb and foot for a given patient.
- Activities:
- Blended learning activities, workshops, and group presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
02. On the successful completion of this subject, you should be able to analyse the findings of a biomechanical assessment for a given patient.
- Activities:
- Blended learning activities, workshops, and group presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
03. On the successful completion of this subject, you should be able to use an evidence-based approach when undertaking the management of a patient in the context of their individual biomechanics.
- Activities:
- Blended learning activities, workshops, and group presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bonanno
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 30-minute clinical practicum examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 30-minute quiz | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| one group presentation (1,500 words per student) | 30 | 02, 03 |