INTRODUCTION TO PODIATRY PRACTICE A
POD2PPA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop an awareness of the concepts and principles that underpin podiatric clinical practice and the delivery of professional health care. The subject also focuses on basic principles of human lower limb biomechanics and the role of footwear in maintaining optimal foot health.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Human locomotion: The conservative management of gait-related disorders
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMichaud TC
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNEWTON BIOMECHANICS: MASSACHUSETTS
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Communicating in the Health Science
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorHiggs J et al.
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorYates B
Year2009
Edition/Volume3RD EDITION
PublisherENDINBURGH: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
ISBNN/A
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Foot problems in older people: assessment and management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMenz, HB
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherEDINBURGH; NEW YORK: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShannon Munteanu
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 15-minute presentation (team) Equivalent to 1,500 word essay per team (approximately 400 words per team member) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO3 |
One 500-word essay | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
One 20-minute practical examination. Equivalent to 1,000 word essay | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2 |
six 20-minute LMS quizzes. Equivalent to 2,000 word essay | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |