Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (Honours)

Abstract

This subject is offered to students in the Honours stream. It builds on student's prior experience to enable clinical practice with a more consultative level of supervision, including direct instruction as appropriate, based on the complexity of the client. Students will be expected to treat a range of cutaneous pathology independently, in the on-campus clinic. Students will also have the opportunity to observe clinical practice in a private practice setting. Students will apply theoretical knowledge of biomechanical principles, pathophysiology, medicine, pharmacology, medicines prescription and podiatric best clinical practice to inform their assessment and management of a range of clients. Students will consult with the Clinical Educator (CE) when formulating a diagnosis, developing and reviewing an appropriate client management plan. This subject also addresses environmentally sustainable practice in the manufacture of orthomechanical devices.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics: Module 1 – Clinical competence: Regular clinical practice within a supervised clinical environment will support students to take an increased responsibility for case management. Students will move towards independent management of clients with reducing dependence on the clinical educator, demonstrating progressive development of … For more content click the Read More button below. Module 2 – Application of knowledge relevant to: biomechanical assessment, diagnosis and management, musculoskeletal pathology, chronic disease, diagnostic investigations, pharmacology, podiatric therapeutics, ethical principles and environmental sustainability. Module 3 – Development of skills relevant to: orthoses prescription and the modification of orthomechanical devices. Module 4 – Application of principles for prescription of scheduled medicines: understand the person and their needs; understand the management options; agree on a plan for prescribing medicines safely, effectively and professionally, and communicate the agreed treatment decision.

The subject will cover the following topics:

Module 1 – Clinical competence: Regular clinical practice within a supervised clinical environment will support students to take an increased responsibility for case management. Students will move towards independent management of clients with reducing dependence on the clinical educator, demonstrating progressive development of skills in critical thinking to ensure safe and appropriate practice; application of professional standards and code of conduct in podiatry practice.

Module 2 – Application of knowledge relevant to: biomechanical assessment, diagnosis and management, musculoskeletal pathology, chronic disease, diagnostic investigations, pharmacology, podiatric therapeutics, ethical principles and environmental sustainability.

Module 3 – Development of skills relevant to: orthoses prescription and the modification of orthomechanical devices.

Module 4 – Application of principles for prescription of scheduled medicines: understand the person and their needs; understand the management options; agree on a plan for prescribing medicines safely, effectively and professionally, and communicate the agreed treatment decision.

Assessment items

1. Orthoses modification tasks

2. Reflective professional portfolio

3. Pharmacology case scenarios

4. Podiatry professional capabilities

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

independently evaluate a person's social, medical, neurological, vascular, musculoskeletal and cutaneous status, and use that information to formulate differential diagnoses;

develop a person-focused podiatric management plan with both short-term and long-term goals;

demonstrate safe and professional management practices when managing cutaneous and musculoskeletal presentations in a clinical environment;

appropriately prescribe, fabricate and modify a range of orthomechanical devices under supervision, with attention to environmental sustainability;

understand management options, recognising when it is clinically appropriate to prescribe or not to prescribe medicines, and negotiate therapeutic goals that enhance self-management for a range of podiatry patients; and

comply with applicable professional standards, codes of conduct and guidelines relevant to prescribing to inform evidence-based decisions in the context of the person's needs.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).

Incompatible

Pre-requisite

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 112 hours Details The work-integrated learning includes supervised practice, typically within the Community Engagement and Wellness Centre (CEW) on the Albury-Wodonga campus. The internal clinic will typically provide 90 hours of WIL (placement). An additional 37.5 hours WIL (placement) will be undertaken within an external private practice setting. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 112 hours

Details The work-integrated learning includes supervised practice, typically within the Community Engagement and Wellness Centre (CEW) on the Albury-Wodonga campus. The internal clinic will typically provide 90 hours of WIL (placement). An additional 37.5 hours WIL (placement) will be undertaken within an external private practice setting.

60 internal clinical hours; 37.5 external placement hours; 15 hours transition clinic. [Total 112.5 hours; 15 days WIL]

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

It is expected that students will incur additional expenses associated with work integrated learning, particularly in relation to the external placement.

Students attending compulsory work integrated learning placements are responsible for all associated travel, accommodation and required resources.

Handbook

POD309 - Advanced Clinical Podiatric Practice (Honours)