INTRODUCTION TO PODIATRY PRACTICE B

POD3PPB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students undertake a comprehensive examination of the basic principles of podiatric management of cutaneous (skin) pathologies, integrating knowledge acquired in first and second year anatomy and physiology studies with podiatric practices. Clinical cases and virtual clinical experiences are used to develop their understanding of dermatological conditions commonly encountered in podiatric practice. Students also develop a range of clinical skills relevant to the cases examined, including sharp debridement and pressure relief techniques, by completing a program of skills classes.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nikolaos Nikolopoulos

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from (POD2PPA, HBS2ALF) AND must be admitted in HZHPOD, HZHPDB, HZHPDW, HZHPDM, HZHPDS or HZLLPP.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Podiatric dermatology PDF chapters (see LMS)

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Department of Podiatry

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LTU, BUNDOORA

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Dermatology-an illustrated colour text

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Gawkrodger, D

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: 4th edition

Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Foot problems in older people: assessment and management

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Menz, HB

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, NY.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Padding and strapping techniques for podiatrists (see LMS)

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Department of Podiatry

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, LTU, BUNDOORA.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Clinical skills in treating the foot

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prereading

Author: Warren,A, Turner,L,Merriman

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: 2nd Edition

Publisher: ELSEVIER CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: Yes

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Assess and differentially diagnose dermatological conditions common to the lower limb and foot.

02. Integrate knowledge of dermatological conditions common to the lower limb and foot, to develop appropriate patient management strategies

03. Analyse clinical practice settings to identify and manage risks in podiatric practice

04. Work independently, and as a member of a team, to relate, and communicate, observations and researched.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nikolaos Nikolopoulos

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.00 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Review learning resources included prescribed readings, audio-visual (lecture) recordings

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 7.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
7 hour placement off-site at The Athletes Foot

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 hours practical every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Clinical workshop held in the Health Sciences Podiatry Clinic, comprising total of 20 hrs hours

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 1-hour 45-minute computer-based exam (multiple choice and short answer) (1750 words equiv)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2
One 30-minute individual clinical- based OSCE (1500 words equivalent)Additional requirementsCompletion of a clinical competency checklist (Hurdle requirement)100% attendance to the clinical skills sessions (Hurdle requirement):	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	30	SILO3
One 2000-word team report with online discussion (4 students per team, 500 words per student)20% for team report and 10% for individual contribution to online discussion	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4