PODIATRIC PRACTICE D
POD5PPD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will continue to treat clients, attending the University's on-site Podiatry clinic, under the supervision of qualified podiatrists and senior peer mentors. All students will also undertake a 2-week external placement at the end of semester 2.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGlen Whittaker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HZLLPP, HZHPOD, HZHPDB OR Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: HMPOD, HMPODB and no other rules applies.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be competent and safe in a range of manual clinical skills to treat a given client.
- Activities:
- Skills or competency checklist.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Select and justify choice of assessment techniques for a given patient.
- Activities:
- VIVA exam. Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop and justify a list of differential diagnoses/diagnosis.
- Activities:
- VIVA exam. Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Develop a treatment plan for a given client.
- Activities:
- VIVA exam. Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Behave in a manner reflective of a health professional.
- Activities:
- Completion of specified tasks on reflective journal.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlen Whittaker
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
51
Eight 8.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 51
and delivered via face-to-face.
"2-week external placement (4x8-hour days per week = 64 hours) at the end of semester 2."
Practical
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"36 hours of clinical practice spread across the semester."
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Facilitated learning sessions."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical attendance | Hurdle Requirement | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 10-minute individual oral practice examination (equivalent to 1,000 words) | Hurdle Requirement | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 15-minute group oral clinical report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | 25 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-minute clinical practice examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| One 750-word case study report | 25 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two competency checklists | Hurdle Requirement | 01 |