Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

13126 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 158


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

Prerequisite(s):

13125 (v.4) Podiatric Practice 157 or any previous version
AND
302490 (v.3) Podiatric Orthopaedics 157 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Podology - forefoot pathologies including hallux valgus, hallux limitus, trigger toe and lesser toe deformity. Whole foot deformity, including pes planus, talipes and pes cavus. Metarasalgia and allied conditions. Simple treatment and management of the above conditions. Clinical - basic instrument skills. Patient management and interviewing skill development. Record keeping POMR, ADTAR and SOAP approaches. Medical legal implications of patient treatment. Clinical audit and review.
 
** 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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