Clinical Podiatry Practice 201

Course aim

Develop student skills in the theory and practical application of podiatry assessment and treatment techniques.

Course content

Regional foot pain and pathologies, diabetes related foot concerns, infection of soft tissue and bone, fractures of bone, oedema of the lower limb, management for acute dermatological foot pathologies; advanced examination technique: vascular, neurological; clinical techniques: nail treatment, scalpel techniques, equipment handling, safety; mechanical techniques: use of padding and strapping; dressing techniques; topical medicaments: choice, safe handling and application, patient instructions, recording.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

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

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 2036	Podiatry Studies 201

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Clinical	3 hours x 11 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical (Pre-clinical)	3 hours x 2 weeks

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

Assessment

Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, Examination, Placement

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.