Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

13125 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 157


Area:

Department of Podiatry

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly
 

Syllabus:

Role of the podiatrist in health care, epidermal pathology and its treatment. Inflammation and repair. Treatment of inflammatory conditions. Introduction to clinical skills and patient management. Common conditions of the nail, common skin infections, virus, wart and fungal infections. Biomechanics of skin. Common treatment for the above conditions. Clinical protocol. Structure and function of integumenary system.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

061713 Podiatry

Funding Cluster:

06 - Computing, Built Environment, Health

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

Essential
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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