Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

8246 (v.9) Podiatric Medicine 258

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:

 4 x 1 Hours Weekly

Clinical Practice:

 1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

 6890 (v.6) Podiatric Practice 257 or any previous version
AND
8247 (v.8) Podiatric Orthopaedics 257 or any previous version
AND
13129 (v.5) Podiatric Medicine 257 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

 6891 (v.6) Podiatric Practice 258 or any previous version
AND
8248 (v.9) Podiatric Orthopaedics 258 or any previous version
AND
302524 (v.4) Podopaediatrics 258 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

 Medicine - effects of disease on locomotor system, manifestations and effects on the leg and foot. Genetics - nature of genetic material, familial disorders, autosomal dominant and recessive traits, sex linked traits and psychological aspects of disease.Gerontology - importance of gerontology to the health professional - demography, accommodation, health status and the implication for health providers. Physical ageing - changes occurring in systems. Psychological ageing - implications for the podiatrist.
 
** 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:

 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

 09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

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

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
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