pod5hrf the high risk foot
THE HIGH-RISK FOOT
POD5HRF
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject prepares students for clinical practice in dealing with patients who present with medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, and various disorders that affect circulation and sensation to the lower limb and foot and places them at increased risk of complications. Through exploration of the pathophysiological processes involved in development of the clinical complications, including chronic ulceration, serious infection and lower limb amputaton, caused by altered vascular, neurological and/or mechanical status, students will gain skill in applying knowledge and evidence to clinical cases. Management of wounds that often occur in these high-risk feet is emphasised.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (HBS2PAT,POD4PAM,POD4PPC). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDM,HZHPDS,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice.Or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | To be listed in the subject learning materials | Preliminary | To be listed in the subject learning materials | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyze the physical, psychological and social effects for patients, their family and community, of foot and lower limb complications that can arise from diabetes mellitus, neurological disorders and vascular disorders of relevance.
- Activities:
- All ILO's are delivered using a variety of approaches including; interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
02. Generate assessments required for a diagnosis of a patient and, given the results, evaluate the patient and classify their risk of developing serious foot-related complications from diabetes-mellitus, and neurological and vascular disorders of relevance.
- Activities:
- All ILO's are delivered using a variety of approaches including; interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
03. Synthesize and analyze an initial and ongoing case management plan for a patient.
- Activities:
- All ILO's are delivered using a variety of approaches including; interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
04. Synthesize and analyze wound management on chronic ulceration of the foot and ankle for a given patient.
- Activities:
- All ILO's are delivered using a variety of approaches including; interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
05. Use reflection and an evidence-based approach to develop and maintain your knowledge and skills and enhance your abiliity as a podiatrist in providing contemporary complex care in high-risk foot practice.
- Activities:
- All ILO's are delivered using a variety of approaches including; interactive workshops, online journaling, engagement with journal articles and online lectures, concept mapping and team tasks.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron Perrin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| five 30-minute online multiple choice exams (equivalent to 2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,000-word written assignment completed in pairs plus a concept map | 15 | 01, 05 | |
| one 1-hour written examination, with 15 minutes reading time | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one online oral team presentation (10 minutes) | 15 | 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"eight-one hour lectures across the semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| five 30-minute online multiple choice exams (equivalent to 2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one 1,000-word written assignment completed in pairs plus a concept map | 15 | 01, 05 | |
| one 1-hour written examination, with 15 minutes reading time | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one online oral team presentation (10 minutes) | 15 | 04, 05 |