POD414 Contemporary Issues in Podiatry (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Allied Health (ALHEA)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

Students will develop a critical understanding of the changing context of podiatric practice. The subject presents critical issues which reflect the ongoing changes in the practice and research of podiatry. Using guided and self-directed readings from a variety of disciplines students will be encouraged to develop opinions and knowledge on issues relating to contemporary development
There are three separate modules
Module One:The impact of evidence based practice on the practice of podiatry
Module Two: Servicing special needs within the community.
Module Three: Future directions in podiatric practice and allied health care.

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Session 2
Internal	Albury-Wodonga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD414

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 (Honours).

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate how foot health is influenced by political, educational and financial aspects;

be able to describe foot health needs of marginalised groups and discuss strategies to improve the foot health of these groups;

and be able to critically evaluate the role of research and evidence-based practice in podiatric practice.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Evidence based practice in podiatry Foot health and marginalised groups Technology in Health Practice

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