pod4pam podiatric assessment
PODIATRIC ASSESSMENT
POD4PAM
2019
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, computer 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 students will have the opportunity to practice these assessment and analytical tasks and operate relevant equipment.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
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
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Merriman's assessment of the lower limb | Recommended | Yates, B & Merriman LM 2009 | 3RD EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE/ELSEVIER, NEW YORK. |
| Readings | Radiology of the foot and ankle | Recommended | Berquist, TH 2000 | 2ND EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Appropriately select and critically analyse assessments to evaluate lower limb and foot vascular status.
- Activities:
- Directed readings and workshops focus on clinical skills and operating equipment used by podiatrists to assess vascular competence
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Appropriately identify and critically analyse assessments to evaluate lower limb and foot neurological status.
- Activities:
- Directed readings and workshops focus on clinical skills and operating equipment used by podiatrists to assess neurological competence
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Justify selection and interpretation of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging techniques for use in podiatric practice, taking into account issues of specificity, sensitivity, cost and patient safety.
- Activities:
- Directed readings and other online learning activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Clearly and coherently describe the mechanisms for obtaining images using radiographs, ultrasound, MRI, CT and bone scan.
- Activities:
- Learning activities include directed readings, online resources, face-to-face workshops and group work related to the assessment 3 audio-visual recording/presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Detect and critically review abnormal vascular, neurological, laboratory and diagnostic imaging assessment findings.
- Activities:
- Learning activities include directed readings, online resources, face-to-face workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Raspovic
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 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 2.0 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 | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-minute team video presentation with one 600-word (per individual) online discussion | Video presentation - 5 minutes per student (500 words equivalent). Team presentation video is worth 20% and the individual contribution to online discussion is worth 10% (total worth 30%). This assessment task focuses on advanced imaging techniques. | 30 | 03, 04, 05 |
| one individual 75 minute online quiz | This is held on campus under examination conditions. You will log into LMS and answer 60 multiple choice questions. This quiz examines learning outcomes related to lab testing and plain film radiography. | 35 | 03, 04, 05 |
| one individual written assignment (1150 words equivalent) | Students respond to a series of questions around the neurovascular assessment of a given case scenario in an individual written assignment. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| one 15-minute individual quiz (250 words equivalent) | This quiz is conducted online by students as an individual assessment to offer early feedback on progress. You will log into LMS and answer 10 multiple choice questions. | 5 | 01 |