Applied Podiatry Practice 300

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop student skills in the application of podiatry assessment and treatment techniques, including surgical techniques, knowledge about issues affecting rural health delivery and skills in the application of physical techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of common ailments of the lower limb.

Course content

Supervised clinical practice. Clinical techniques in the management of the routine and “at risk” patient in various clinical settings; assessment techniques for surgical management; operating room procedures and protocols; patient education techniques; principles of ethical practice in surgical treatment – consent, definitions of consent, practitioner responsibilities, recording and communications. Surgical practice and observation. Case studies in clinical practice, clinical problem solving techniques and resources. Diagnostic modalities: Doppler ultrasound, biothesiometry, plethysmography; muscle testing techniques. Clinical site visit.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Clinical Case Study, Continuous Clinical Assessment, Group assignment, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

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.