SPECIAL POPULATIONS IN PODIATRY
POD5SPP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Younger and older 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 paediatrics and gerontology.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Shannon Munteanu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed the following subjects (POD4PAM and POD5MFP) and must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZLLPP, HMPOD, HZHPOD
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex problems related to the paediatric and gerontology settings relevant to a podiatry practice.
- Activities:
- Group discussions, Video interviews with experts, Online lectures, Other readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Formulate, recommend and evaluate a management plan to meet the individual and specific needs of the paediatric and gerontology related patient that is clear, adaptable and applies the principles of rehabilitation.
- Activities:
- Group discussions, Podcasts, Video interviews with experts, Online lectures, Other readings.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Use expert judgement to justify the referral of a paediatric or older adult patient to another allied health or medical professional.
- Activities:
- Group discussions, Video interviews with experts, Online lectures, Podcasts.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Engage in team work but also demonstrate autonomous practice when applying expert judgement in the synthesis of complex cases for the paediatric and gerontology related patient.
- Activities:
- Group Discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Shannon Munteanu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled 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 online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one group (4 persons) online writing task total 3500 words (equivalent to 1,166 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 2 hour online quiz/short answer examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 |