Podiatry Clinical Studies 101

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop clinical knowledge of commonly encountered health issues and their podiatry management in the Australian context and to introduce practice guidelines and regulatory frameworks relevant to podiatry clinical practice.

Course content

Diabetes: Types, management, complications, interventions; Arthritides: types, management, complications, interventions; Cardiovascular disease: types, management, complications, interventions; Infectious diseases: types, management, complications, interventions. Respiratory diseases. Neurological conditions. Issues in mental health. Chronic disease self management. Indigenous health. Ageing: principles application to the health professional. Children’s syndromes. Biomechanics, clinical anatomy. Infection control principles; Podiatry Acts and Regulations; Poisons Acts, OHS in the clinical setting.

Textbook(s)

Lorimer, French, O'Donnell & Burrow 2011, Neal's Disorders of the Foot - Diagnosis and Management, 8th edn, Churchill Livingstone, London

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 1028	Podiatry Clinical Studies 100

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1031	Human Anatomy 101 (Lower Limb)

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	3 hours x 6 weeks
Practical	3 hours x 6 weeks

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

Assessment

Tutorial workbook, Written assignment, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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