POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice (8)
Prerequisite: POD202 and BMS253 and BMS255
Corequisite: BMS254 and BMS234 and BMS225
Enrolment Restriction: Bachelor of Podiatry
This subject further develops skills and knowledge in preliminary podiatric clinical practice, with a focus on cutaneous pathology, from a holistic perspective. Students will assess and manage clients with cutaneous pathology in negotiation with clinical educators. Student learning will be facilitated through participation in clinical sessions and tutorials. Students will also be introduced to knowledge and skills in practice management, including reception, stock control and sterilising. Students will have the opportunity to experience private podiatric practice through an external clinical placement.
Students will complete a minimum of 45.5 hours in the Allied Health Clinic and a minimum of 35 hours in a private podiatric practice.