PODIATRIC PRACTICE F
POD5PPF
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will consolidate and further develop, integrate and enhance their knowledge in podiatry principles and theoretical concepts for the management of lower limb pathologies using a patient-centred approach through clinical practice at the University's onsite Podiatry clinical and through the Clinical Network Schools. Students will learn to develop implement and evaluate patient-focused management plans for general and specific population groups, incorporating orthotic, surgical and pharmaceutical intervention. Professional placements will be in rural and metropolitan areas to expose students to different clinical settings and health care approaches. Some activities will be taught out of normal teaching weeks.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorShan Bergin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed POD5PPE and POD5MCF and must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZLLPP, HZHPOD, HMPOD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students will be allocated to clinical schools, private and professional agencies for their placements.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Diagnose and manage more complex lower limb pathologies using technical, communication and research skills.
- Activities:
- Skills or competency check list. Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case studies. LMS postings on reflection of clinical experiences.
02. Design and evaluate foot orthoses for complex lower limb pathologies of special population groups using technical, communication and research skills.
- Activities:
- Skills and competency check list. Construction of custom-made othoses. Clinical learning sessions. Clinical practicum. Case study.
03. Demonstrate mastery of pharmacology in podiatric practice
- Activities:
- Case studies. Clinical learning session.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Week 27-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShan Bergin
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
28
-
42
Three 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Clinic
Block 1: weeks 28-32
Block 2: weeks 33-37
Block 3: weeks 38-42
"
WorkShop
Week:
27
-
27
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 27
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
29
-
44
One 20.0 days placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practicum that is conducted for 32 hours per week for a five week period (160 hours)"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
29
-
44
One 7.0 hours placement - off site other recurrence
on weekdays
during the day
from week 29 to week 44
and delivered via face-to-face.
"One week of private practice (35 hours)"
Practical
Week:
28
-
46
Two 3.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Clinic
Block 1: weeks 28-32
Block 2: weeks 33-37
Block 3: weeks 38-42
"
Practical
Week:
28
-
42
One 4.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Clinic
Block 1: weeks 28-32
Block 2: weeks 33-37
Block 3: weeks 38-42
"
Lecture
Week:
27
-
27
One 6.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 27
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lecture 1: Orientation to Subject
Lecture 2: Professional Issues Day"
Practical
Week:
28
-
42
One 3.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 42
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Clinic
Block 1: weeks 28-32
Block 2: weeks 33-37
Block 3: weeks 38-42
"
Practical
Week:
47
-
49
Three 6.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 47 to week 49
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Seasonal Clinical - 1 week block per student group. Groups to be allocated by Subject Coordinator."
Practical
Week:
28
-
46
One 2.0 hours practical per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 28 to week 46
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Practical Clinic
Block 1: weeks 28-32
Block 2: weeks 33-37
Block 3: weeks 38-42
"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Exam consisting of 3 cases (20 minutes each; 3000 words equivalent total) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Five 800-word written Case Studies (4000 words equivalent total) | 5 case studies critically analysing podiatric guidelines of practice and applying these to clinical practice | 45 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Two 1250-word individual clinical case study reports (2500 equivalent total) | 20 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Demonstrate clinical competencies on clinical placement (1000 words equivalent) | Hurdle requirement | 01, 02, 03 |