POD413 Professional Podiatric Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject covers current issues of relevance to practising as a podiatrist and the future development of the podiatry profession. Subjects studied include health law and professional ethics, the role of the professional bodies, employment trends, podiatry practice in regional and rural areas and the Asia-Pacific region, competency development of entry level podiatrists, the role of new information technology in podiatric practice, and issues in health service management and health care delivery. This subject prepares students for the workforce by considering issues in running a small business, issues associated with being a sub-contractor and issues surrounding being an employee (both in the public and private sector).
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD413
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Podiatry.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
Analyse the roles and links of the key organisations (Australian Podiatry Council, Australian Podiatry Associations, Registration Boards, American Podiatric Medical Association, Society of Podiatrists & Chiropodists etc.) within the podiatry profession in Australia and overseas;
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the funding bodies (including compensable bodies [Insurance companies, TAC etc], Veteran?s affairs, commonwealth funded schemes) with respect to implications for the podiatric management of their clients;
Critically discuss competency standards for podiatrists;
Describe the application and role of quality assurance activities in the context of podiatry practice;
Discuss a range of medico-legal issues, such as access and equity, state and commonwealth legislation, OH&S legislation and infection control standards relevant to podiatry practice;
Understand the function and uses of information technology in health practice in general and specifically podiatry practice;
Describe the basic management and business principles associated with private practice;
Discuss issues relevant to being a subcontractor;
Discuss issues relevant working in the public sector, including managing workloads, different practice models, union membership, professional development, corporate culture, managing budgets, stock control, tendering.
Discuss professional ethics and corporate culture
Discuss key issues for effectively planning a career in podiatry
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Key organizations and the roles they play Competency standards: what they are, why we have them, advantages / disadvantages, how they are developed, specific podiatry competency standards , critically analyse the utility of the specific Australian standards Funding for podiatry services: identify key funding mechanisms, understand the requirements for accessing funding for clients through them, reporting mechanisms Medico/legal issues in podiatry: relevant legislation including registration acts, health insurance legislation, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Trade Practices Act, privacy legislation, workcover legislation. Ethical practice, codes of conduct, consent, medical records, Access and Equity Legislation Quality assurance: define and discuss Information Technology in Health practice: including electronic medical records, electronic imaging techniques, telemedicine, literature searching, impact of the internet Small Business: taxation, employment law, advertising, budgets, stock control, working with accountants, solicitors Sub Contractor: taxation, superannuation, insurances [workcover, income protection insurance, malpractice, indemnity], contractual arrangements Public sector: managing workloads, different practice models, union membership, , managing budgets, stock control, tendering, occasions of service, key performance indicators, political maneuvering Professional person: ethical practice, on going professional development, mentoring, networking, managing conflict, bullying , discrimination/harassment, corporate cultures, indemnity insurance, superannuation, taxation, income protection insurance, work-life balance, career planning, leave (recreational, parental, bereavement), orientation, conditions of employment, starting a new job, writing a CV/Resume, job interviews
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.