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POD315 Mental Health, Neurological and Vascular Medicine (8)

Abstract

This subject extends the student's knowledge of vascular and neurological pathology as it relates to the practice of podiatry. The study of neurology comprises central nervous system disorders such as stroke, dementia and Parkinson's disease, and enables students to evaluate the physical, psychological and social impact of these conditions. Chronic illness is closely associated with mental illness such as anxiety and mood disorders, and students will analyse the complex interrelationship between physical and mental health. The misuse of alcohol and other drugs in association with mental illness will be explored. Students will also study the impact of peripheral neurological and vascular pathology on lower limb structure and function, with attention to the impact of disease on the person's wellbeing and functional ability.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD315
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sesssionHD/FLSchool of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge

A fundamental knowledge of neurological and vascular anatomy and physiology. Foundational skills in the neurological and vascular assessment of the lower limb.

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine and Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours) Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine)
Incompatible subject(s)
POD302

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to evaluate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of peripheral vascular pathology including arterial, venous, lymphatic and vasomotor conditions;
  • be able to evaluate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of peripheral nerve damage including loss of sensory, motor and autonomic nerve function;
  • be able to justify the assessment of vascular and neurological pathology to establish lower limb health
  • be able to evaluate the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of a range of central nervous system pathology;
  • be able to analyse the complex interrelationship between physical and mental health in chronic illness;
  • be able to explain the misuse of alcohol and other drugs in the context of mental illness and chronic disease;
  • be able to evaluate the physical, emotional and social impact of mental illness, central neurological disease, peripheral vascular pathology and peripheral neurological pathology on the person, their family and carers, and on society;
  • be able to evaluate the podiatric implications of a range of vascular and neurological pathology;
  • be able to justify the medical, surgical and podiatric management of a range of vascular and neurological pathology;
  • be able to analyse the role of the podiatrist in promoting good physical and mental health, to maintain a person's independence;

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Mental illness including: anxiety disorders; mood disorders; psychoses
  • Misuse of alcohol and other drugs
  • Central nervous system disorders: stroke; dementia and Alzheimer's disease; multiple sclerosis; movement disorders; motor neurone disease
  • Peripheral neurological disease resulting in sensory and/or motor and/or autonomic nerve damage in the lower limb; low back pain; nerve entrapments; neurogenic pain
  • Review of dermatomes and myotomes in the lower limb
  • Neurological assessment of the lower limb to establish sensory, motor and autonomic function
  • Falls risk factors; identifying clients at risk of falling, minimising the risk and promoting mobility and independence
  • Vascular disorders : arterial, venous, lymphatic, vasomotor, small vessel disease and oedema
  • Vascular assessment including ankle brachial pressure index, toe brachial pressure index and skin perfusion measurement

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.