POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One sesssion
Abstract:
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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD213
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Podiatry
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and critically discuss the management of tinea pedis, verruca pedis, hyperhidrosis, bromodrosis and pitted keratolysis;
conduct a client assessment, interpret the local and systemic findings relating to cutaneous pathology and the client and appropriately verbally report and document those findings;
evaluate the suitability of a client for nail cutting and sharp debridement and other interventions associated with cutaneous pathology;
propose with comprehensive justification, a range of problem specific interventions and their likely outcomes , in the management of cutaneous pathology and evaluate their appropriateness for an individual client taking into account both systemic and local factors;
implement a comprehensive individualised management plan for cutaneous pathology as negotiated with clinical educator;
recognise when a specified intervention subsequently requires modification and appropriately modify as required, subsequent to discussion with the clinical educator;
identify, with respect to individual clients, all conditions/situations that require referral; and make, in negotiation with the clinical educator, appropriate and timely referrals;
identify and demonstrate safe working practices in the management of cutaneous pathology with due consideration of the practitioner, clients and other personnel;
efficiently and safely conduct assessment and management of clients, with cutaneous pathology, with indirect supervision and subsequent review by a clinical educator; and
demonstrate the ability to work independently within a limited scope of practice.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Students will see mainly low risk clients, under supervision, in the Allied Health Clinic. Students will also develop basic skills in reception and technical duties. Tutorials accompanying these sessions will develop skills and knowledge in client management, including an advanced knowledge in the presentation and management of commonly encountered cutaneous pathologies. This will build on previous knowledge and skills gained in the course. Students will be expected to demonstrate and use this knowledge and skills in each subsequent clinical subject. Syllabus will vary according to the needs of the students and the challenges posed by the presenting client. Aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation and comprehensive management of tinea pedis, verruca pedis, hyperhirdrosis, bromodrosis and pitted keratolysis Clinic management, including: Appointment scheduling and reception duties, Medical information management, Financial management and record keeping, Infection control procedures, Use and care of podiatric equipment, Patient communication and interaction, Clinical problem solving Principles of case management Professional communication Professional behaviour Consumables Footwear assessment and prescription, modification with respect to cutaneous pathologies and digital deformities Prescription and construction of chairside devices Preliminary therapeutic strategies including topical medicaments, paddings and dressings Medico legal issues Medical report writing Management Plans Practical application of theory.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.