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Abstract

This subject provides the podiatry capstone placement during which students are expected to demonstrate the capability for independent practice in accordance with the Ahpra Shared Code of Conduct and the Podiatry Professional Capabilities (2022). Students will work in partnership with the patient, their carers and clinical educators to demonstrate the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Clinical Placement Clinical competence: Regular activity within a supervised clinical environment will allow a guided transition to autonomous practice and a shift towards independent assessment, diagnosis and management of clients. Students will develop their ethos of critical thinking, safe and appropriate practice to … For more content click the Read More button below. Tutorials Application of knowledge relevant to: diagnostic investigations, medicine, pharmacology, surgery, podiatric therapeutics, and biomechanical and therapeutic sciences; andClinical reasoning: problem solving; critical reflection for lifelong learning; evidence-based approaches to the assessment and management of diverse patients in need of podiatry care.

Assessment items

1. Podiatry professional capabilities

2. Final clinical exam and reflection on contemporary practice in podiatry

3. Complex case scenario

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
apply skills in clinical reasoning to justify an evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of diverse patients in need of podiatry care;
2.
communicate effectively to educate and promote intervention and prevention strategies with the patient, their carers and the broader community;
3.
practice in a manner that aligns with legislative and regulatory requirements and ensures patient safety is protected;
4.
analyse indications and key issues associated with the appropriate use of prescription and non-prescription medications relevant to a range of case presentations;
5.
comply with applicable professional standards, codes of conduct and guidelines relevant to prescribing medicines to inform evidence-based decisions in the context of the patient’s needs; and
6.
critically reflect on personal learning and the application of this learning to future professional practice.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the the Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 248 hours Details One 7-week WIL placement which may be EITHER an external community health service OR an external high risk foot public health service OR an internal clinic on campus.Final WIL internal consolidation placement - 90 hours.[Total 248 hours; 33 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 external clinical placements.

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