ANATOMY AND PATHOLOGY FOR PODIATRISTS

POD4APP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will apply and extend their understanding of foot and lower limb anatomy, and consolidate and build knowledge of pathogenesis, causal pathways, clinical presentation and management principles of common medical pathologies of relevance to clinical podiatric practice, including selected musculoskeletal, arterial and metabolic disorders. While serving to bridge previous studies in anatomy and pathology with subsequent podiatry theory subjects, this subject also prepares students for clinical practice through hands-on surface anatomy practical sessions and integration of illustrative case studies throughout the subject materials.

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

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicoletta Frescos

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice HZLLPP and must have passed HBS2ALF and HBS2PAT or equivalent Other students wishing to enrol must request approval from the Subject Coordinator

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

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

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. Identify and describe in detail the location and function of anatomical structures of the foot and ankle, and evaluate changes to anatomical structures occurring with musculoskeletal, arterial and metabolic disorders covered

02. Interpret and analyse pathophysiological changes and causal pathways for common musculoskeletal disorders of the foot and ankle and translate to clinical findings and management guidelines.

03. Interpret and analyse the pathophysiological changes and causal pathways for the common arterial disorder atherosclerosis, in relation to its effects on the heart, brain and peripheral vasculature, and translate to clinical findings and management guidelines.

04. Interpret and analyse the pathophysiological changes and causal pathways for relevant metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity, translate to clinical findings and management guidelines.

05. Use key principles of evidence-based practice to evaluate current knowledge of the pathology and management of the musculoskeletal, arterial and metabolic disorders and transmit to clinical scenarios.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 45-51, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicoletta Frescos

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 45 - 51
One 6.00 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via online.

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 45 - 51
One 6.00 hours lecture/seminar every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.

Problem Based LearningWeek: 45 - 51
One 4.00 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 51 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Six 30-minute MCQ online quizzes	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 10-minute group oral presentation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO5
One 20-minute individual practical examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1