pod5hrf the high risk foot
THE HIGH-RISK FOOT
POD5HRF
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject prepares students for clinical practice in dealing with patients who present with medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus which result in a significantly higher risk of serious lower leg and foot complications developing. Through exploration of the pathophysiological processes involved in development of the clinical complications, including chronic ulceration, serious infection and lower limb amputation, caused by altered vascular, neurological and/or mechanical status, students will gain skill in applying knowledge and evidence to clinical cases. Management of wounds that often occur in high-risk feet is emphasised. Students will engage with online resources, published journal articles, case studies and face-to-face workshops to acquire skills and knowledge.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (HBS2PAT, POD4PAM, POD4PPC). Must be admitted in one of the following courses: 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 admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | To be listed in the subject learning materials | Preliminary | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate the physical, psychological and social effects for patients, their family and community, of foot and lower limb complications that can arise from various systemic disorders.
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
02. Generate complex podiatric assessments and evaluate the risk of developing serious foot-related complications from various systemic disorders.
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
03. Evaluate complex case management plans.
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
04. Formulate, reflect on and evaluate wound management plans for chronic foot and ankle ulcerations
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
05. Critically reflect on professional practice and best available evidence to ensure contemporary complex care in high-risk foot practice.
- Activities:
- Interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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 online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1500-word reflective assignment plus a concept map (2000-word equivalent per student) | 40 | 01, 05 | |
| One 2 hour written examination (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 20-minute oral team presentation (6-7 minutes per student, equivalent to 700 words) | 20 | 04, 05 |