PODIATRIC ANAESTHESIA AND SURGERY
POD4PAS
2019
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 Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nikolaos Nikolopoulos
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 HBS2ALF and HBS3PCY and must be admitted in the following course: HZLLPP; OR Must be admitted in the following course HMPOD and no other pre-requisites apply
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a broad knowledge of classification, chemistry and pharmacokinetics related to anaesthesia
- Activities:
- Online learning modules and facilitated workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Adapt knowledge of local anaesthesia procedures for the ankle and foot to a given patient
- Activities:
- Eight small group practical classes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Apply knowledge of local anaesthesia administration with professional judgement to obtain best patient outcomes
- Activities:
- Eight small group practical classes and facilitated workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Analyse and critique the range and purpose of common nail and skin surgical techniques of the foot.
- Activities:
- Online learning modules and facilitated workshops.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nikolaos Nikolopoulos
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)"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 13
Four 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via online.
"Students will work through four online core learning modules and two online optional extension modules."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute OSCE (1,500-words equivalent) | 35 | 02, 03 | |
| One 45-minute online test (750-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| One 90-minute end of semester written examination (1,500-words equivalent) | 45 | 01, 03, 04 |