Online Courses Handbook 2003

8246 (v.9) Podiatric Medicine 258

Area:	Department of Podiatry
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
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.4) 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.3) Podopaediatrics 258 or any previous version
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, psychological aspects of disease. Gerontology - Importance of gerontology to the health professional - demography, accommodation, health status and implication for health providers. Physical ageing - changes occurring in systems. Psychological ageing - implications for the podiatrist.