Podiatry Professional Studies 200

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge and skills for engaging in effective professional practice in Podiatry practice, incorporating elements of professional and legal responsibility, communication skills and behavioural change theory in various patient groups.

Course content

The legal and clinical responsibilities associated with communication in health, including familiarisation with Podiatry Acts and Regulations. The elements underpinning effective communication in a clinical and broader health context, such as: elements of effective communication, clinical interview skills, education, communicating across the ages, letter and report-writing, and working as part of a team. The importance of culture and the social determinants of health in the clinical context. Health behaviour and behaviour change strategies for the clinical context. Managing difficult interactions, including difficult patients, mental health issues, grief, anxiety, and communication disorders including brain injury. 

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1029	Podiatry Studies 101

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 2034	Clinical Podiatry Practice 200

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 4 weeks
Online Activities	10 hours x -

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

Assessment

Portfolio, Presentation, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4S)
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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.