Area: | Department of Podiatry |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Clinical Practice: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Role of the Podiatrist in health care, epidermal pathology and its treatment. Inflammation and repair. Treatment of inflammatory conditions. Introduction to clinical skills and patient management. Common conditions of the nail, common skin infections virus, wart and fungal infections. Biomechanics of skin. Common treatment for the above conditions. Clinical protocol. Structure and function of Integumenary system. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Recognise common podiatric conditions. Have an understanding of the causes and methods of control of infection in the clinical environment. Effectively and safely use clinical instruments and clinical materials in the treatment of basic foot problems/conditions. Have an understanding of the history, scope, limitations and ideals of the profession of Podiatry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. British Journal of Podiatry. |
Unit Texts: | Lorimer D., French G., O'Donnell M. and Burrow J.G., (2002), Neale's Disorders of the Foot, 6th ed. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Clinical Assessments (2) 70%. Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Students will be expected to carry out some of their clinical experience during inter-semester breaks as a requirement of Professional registration in W.A. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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