Podiatry Clinical Studies 400

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop student knowledge of the diagnosis and management of vascular diseases, the principles of wound management and techniques in the management of the diabetic foot and in the advanced surgical management techniques of foot pathologies.

Course content

Pathology: arterial, venous, oedema, gangrene and other occlusive condition: investigations, clinical manifestation and treatment. Assessment and management of the patient with diabetes: neuropathy, macro and micro angiopathy, infection, ulceration and gangrene. Management of other high risk patient: painful neuropathy, Hansens disease, alcohol related complications, HIV related neuropathies. Wound care: wound care products, indications and contra-indications. Total contact casting, use of splints, walkers and footwear. International management protocols. Toe, forefoot and rearfoot surgery.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

All 3rd Year courses.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case scenario, Written Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.