Clinical Podiatry Practice 400A

Course aim

To develop student knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of less common podiatry problems, across clinical settings.

Course content

Supervised clinical practice in university clinics, metropolitan and rural/remote health services, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. High risk management techniques for clients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other neuropathic conditions. Ethical issues: confidentiality in management of the paediatric patient, mandatory reporting of child abuse, elder abuse, information access, issues of informed consent in treatment . Patient education techniques: small group and large group teaching, communication disorders. Operating room procedures and techniques. Paediatric assessment: interview and examination techniques, treatment techniques, education of the child and Paediatric footwear. Community education and screening. Case studies and clinical presentations.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 3068	Applied Podiatry Studies 301
REHB 3070	Clinical Podiatry Practice 301

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 4036	Clinical Podiatry Practice 400B

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Clinical	37.5 hours x 4 weeks
Clinical	9 hours x 11 weeks
Clinical	40 hours x 1 week
Practical	15 hours x -
Lecture	4 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, Placement

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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.