pod4ppc podiatric practice c
PODIATRIC PRACTICE C
POD4PPC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to clinical practice and will incorporate knowledge gained in their earlier academic years with diagnostic and clinical skills. Under clinical supervision, students will provide treatment to clients attending the University's on-site Podiatry clinic.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGlen Whittaker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (HBS2ALF, HBS2PAT, HLT2IEP, MIC2MMP, HBS3PCY, HBS3NPM, POD3PPB). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice or HZLLPP Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Podiatric Practice or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisites If admitted into the following course HZLLPP must be enrolled in POD4PAM, POD4CBP, POD4PAS, POD4OFL. If admitted into one of the following courses HZHPOD, HMPOD, HMPODB must be enrolled in POD4PAM, POD4CBP, POD4PAS
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Assessment of the lower limb | Recommended | Linda, M & Turner, WA (eds) 2002 | 2ND EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH. |
| Readings | Clinical skills treating the foot | Recommended | Turner, W & Linda M (eds) 2005 | 2ND EDN, ELSEVIER CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH. |
| Readings | Essentials of law for health professionals | Recommended | Forrester, K & Griffiths D 2010 | 3RD EDN, ELSVIER AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Competent and safe in a range of manual clinical skills to treat a given client.
- Activities:
- Competency checklists throughout the semester.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Identify and perform suitable examinations, to inform the clinical decision-making process, for a given client.
- Activities:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Establish a list of differential diagnoses based on examinations conducted for a given client.
- Activities:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Develop a treatment plan for a given client.
- Activities:
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). Case study oral report in groups. Case study written reports.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Behave in a manner reflective of a health professional.
- Activities:
- Completion of reflective journal.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlen Whittaker
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Clinical practice session"
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.
"Clinical learning session"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 15-minute group oral clinical report (equivalent to 1,500 words) | Hurdle Requirement - Clinical Attendance Hurdle Requirement - One 10 minute individual oral practice examination equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| one 30-minute clinical practice examination | Hurdle Requirement - One individual practical task equivalent to 300 words | 50 | 02, 03 |
| one 750-word case study report | Hurdle Requirement - Two competency checklists | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |