POD213 Clinical Podiatric Practice (8)

Abstract

This subject further develops skills and knowledge in the context of preliminary podiatric clinical practice, with a focus on cutaneous pathology from a holistic perspective. Students will undertake the assessment and management of clients with cutaneous pathology, in negotiation with clinical educators. Learning will be facilitated through participation in clinical sessions and tutorials and students will also develop knowledge and skills in practice management including reception duties, stock control and instrument sterilisation. Students will have the opportunity to experience private podiatric practice, through an external workplace learning experience.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
On Campus	Albury-Wodonga Campus

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.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One sesssion	HD/FL	School of Community Health

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine and Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (honours) students only

Prerequisite(s)	Incompatible subject(s)
POD203	POD201 POD211

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate competency in performing routine skin and nail care;
be able to efficiently and accurately take a patient history, and complete relevant documentation;
be able to describe the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and critically discuss the management of tinea pedis, verrucae pedis, hyperhydrosis, bromodrosis and pitted keratolysis;
be able to conduct a clinical assessment, interpret the local and systemic findings relating to cutaneous pathology and the client, and appropriately report the findings both verbally and in written documentation;
be able to develop and review a management plan for a patient with a cutaneous pathology;
be able to demonstrate the ability to identify changes in a client's health status and appropriately report these to a clinical educator;
be able to accurately perform and interpret neurological and vascular assessments;
be able to develop communication skills when providing a holistic presentation of a client's assessment and management plan, to a clinical educator;
be able to identify and demonstrate safe working practices, with due consideration of the practitioner, clients and other personnel;
be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within a limited scope of practice.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Students will manage low risk clients, working under supervision in the on-campus clinic. Clinical tutorials 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.
Clinic management including: appointment scheduling and reception duties; medical information management; financial management and record keeping; infection control procedures and instrument sterilisation; appropriate use and maintenance of podiatric equipment; patient communication and interaction
Clinical consumables
Aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation and comprehensive management of tinea pedis, verruca pedis, hyperhydrosis, bromodrosis and pitted keratolysis
Principles of case management and clinical problem solving
Professional communication and professional behaviour
Footwear assessment and prescription; footwear modification with respect to cutaneous pathologies and digital deformities
Prescription and construction of chairside devices e.g. silicone devices; simple insoles
Preliminary therapeutic strategies including topical medicaments, physical therapies e.g. cryotherapy, paddings and dressings

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 11 days duration. Students are required to undertake workplace learning in the on-campus clinic for half a day/week for 12 weeks and also to undertake workplace learning at an external private podiatric practice for 35 hours.

Specialised Resources

Students will be required to undertake 35 hours of workplace learning at an external private practice. Travel, accommodation and any other costs involved with this placement will be borne by the student.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Handbook 2017