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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 20%. Examination 50%. Project 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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 2 | 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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