PODIATRIC ASSESSMENT
POD4PAM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will work with the context of podiatric clinical cases, to develop foundation knowledge and skills in the assessment of the podiatric client. This subject will develop their ability to evaluate lower limb neurological and vascular competence. Students will be introduced to several radiographic techniques, including; plain film radiographs, musculoskeletal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and bone scan. You will analyse case studies to simulate the prescription of laboratory tests for a range of conditions affecting the lower leg and foot. Online learning and directed reading tasks are complemented by a series of skills session workshops where you will have the opportunity to practice these assessment and analytical tasks and operate relevant equipment.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Kaminski
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesYou will undertake a range of learning activities through synchronous and asynchronous learning activities, practical and written examinations, and will apply your knowledge and skills through participation in workshops.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZHPOD, HZHPDW, HZHPDB, HZHPDM, HZHPDS or HZLLPP and must have passed HBS2ALF, HBS2PAT, HLT2IEP, HBS3NPM and POD3PPB. If admitted into HMPOD or HMPODB no rules apply.
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
Merriman's assessment of the lower limb
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorYates, B & Merriman LM
Year2009
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE/ELSEVIER, NEW YORK.
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Radiology of the foot and ankle
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBerquist, TH
Year2000
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA.
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
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-ordinatorMichelle Kaminski
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Equivalent of one 2-hour audio-visual lecture including addition reading and learning activities (i.e. quizzes and short answer questions)
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.
One 2-hour facilitated workshop per week
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 30-minute individual quiz with 20 MCQs (500 words equivalent). This quiz examines learning outcomes related to neurovascular assessment of the lower limb. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |
One individual written assignment (1250 words equivalent). Students respond to a series of questions around the neurovascular assessment of a given case scenario in an individual written assignment. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One individual 90-minute online quiz with 70 MCQs (1500-words equivalent). This quiz examines learning outcomes related to lab testing and plain film radiography. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 15-minute team video presentation (5 minutes per student-500 words equivalent). This assessment task focuses on advanced imaging techniques. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Participation in 22 hours of workshops across the semester (900-words equivalent). This contributes to the students ability to develop clinical skills for accreditation requirements. Hurdle assessment: 80% participation is the minimum requirement. | Practical demonstration | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |