302524 (v.3) Podopaediatrics 258

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Area:	Department of Podiatry
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Paediatrics - normal parameters of growth and development. Evolutionary and genetic influences on the development of the child. Common structural and functional disorders affecting the foot and leg. Communication skills required for interaction with children and parents.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed a knowledge of the principles of paediatrics, growth and development of the foot. An understanding of common foot pathologies which affect children. Skills in communicating with children.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine. Journal of the American Podiatry Medical Association. The Foot. The International Journal of Clinical Foot Science. The Foot and Ankle International.
Unit Texts:	Stedman's Medical Dictionary (Student Value Pack (Book with CD-ROM). (2001), Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Lorimer D., French G., O'Donnell, M. and Burrow, J.B. (eds.) (2002), Neale's Disorders of the Foot. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Merriman L.M. and Turner, W. (eds.) (2002), Assessment of the lower limb. (2nd ed.). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone. Thompson, P. (ed.) (2001), Introduction to podopaediatrics (2nd ed.). London, Saunders.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 20%. Examination 50%. Project 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y