POD312 Podiatric Surgery & Pharmacology (8)
AbstractThis subject consolidates student's knowledge of pharmacological agents commonly prescribed to clients with podiatric pathology. Medicines of particular relevance to podiatrists, including local anaesthetics are studied in detail. Consideration is given to the responsible prescribing of medication commonly requested by podiatrists.
This subject reviews and extends students' knowledge of podiatric therapeutics. Specific emphasis is placed on surgical principles, expanding and reinforcing the understanding and practice of infection control and clinical and theatre protocols. Students will undertake studies in peri-operative management and a range of surgical procedures relevant to podiatric practice. The indications, contraindications, actions and administration of local anaesthetic agents for regional anaesthesia are examined. There will be a practical component to this subject as students undertake the practice of regional anaesthesia.
The scope of podiatric surgery practice is explored with consideration of the ethical and medico-legal implications. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD312
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One sesssion | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available to students in Bachelor of Podiatry |
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| Prerequisite(s) | Incompatible subject(s) |
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| (BMS225 or BMS263) and BMS255 and (BMS236 or BMS264) | POD303 POD313 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to:
critically discuss the indications, contraindications, administration, monitoring, adverse reactions and side effects, of a range of pharmaceutical agents including:
anti-infective agents (antibiotics, antimycotics and antiviral agents);
analgesics;
anti-inflammatory agents;
glucocorticoid steroids;
disease specific agents;
antihistamines;
local anaesthetics;
anxiolytics;
insulins and oral hypoglycaemic drugs; and
antiemetics.
recognise the possible complications and sequelae of topical and systemic drug therapy;
indicate the investigations and procedures appropriate to monitor and optimise pharmaceutical therapy;
identify and utilise protocols and procedures for the documentation of prescription and recording of pharmaceutical agents;
explain the medico-legal and ethical issues associated with surgery/administration and supply of medicines;
demonstrate competence in infection control, universal precautions and clinical/theatre protocols relevant to surgery;
evaluate pre, peri and post-operative management strategies;
demonstrate competence in the execution of nail surgery procedures "in vitro";
evaluate the potential for adverse drug effects and drug interactions with these medicines;
justify the administration of local anaesthetics in podiatric practice;
demonstrate safe practice in the preparation and administration of local anaesthetic drugs, for regional anaesthesia;
be able to critically evaluate the suitability of individual clients for regional anaesthesia and surgery;
analyse the aetiology and pathophysiology of anaphylaxis and systemic toxicity; and
justify/undertake the acute management of a range of clinical emergencies. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Medico-legal and ethical implications with respect to surgery
Implications associated with the administration and supply of medicines in podiatric practice
Clinical and theatre procedures and protocols
Care and use of instruments and equipment
Infection control
Biological and electrical safety
Emergency procedures
Pre, peri and post-operative client assessment and management
Principles and practice of surgery for cutaneous pathology in the foot and ankle - nail surgery - electrosurgery for plantar warts and hyperkeratotic lesions - surgical excision of intractable plantar keratoses
Pharmacology, clinical use, adverse drug effects and drug interactions related to the following groups of drugs:
- drugs used for pain and inflammation;
- local anaesthetics;
- anti-histamines and anti-allergy drugs;and
- antimicrobial drugs.
anxiolytics:
- insulins and oral hypoglycaemic drugs; and
- antiemetics.
Assessment of clients for local anaesthesia:
- history taking; medico-legal responsibility; indications and contraindications for local anaesthesia.
Techniques for administration of local anaesthetic as local infiltration, digital block, ankle block and ray block (Mayo block:
- safe practice in the administration of local anaesthetics
Acute management of clinical emergencies:
- vaso-vagal episode; anaphylaxis; systemic toxicity, heart attack, angina, stroke, anxiety, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemic events. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
