8246 (v.9) Podiatric Medicine 258

---

 

Area:	Department of Podiatry
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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
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, 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.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - A knowledge of genetic influence in disease and disorders of the foot. An understanding of the aging process and the effects on the individual in general and the foot in particular.
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:	Curtin University of Technology (2003), Podiatric Orthopaedics 258. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. Lorimer D., French, G., O'Donnell, M. and Burrow, J.B. (eds.) (1997), Neale's Common Foot Disorders (5th ed.). Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone;;
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