PDTY1003
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
The broad aim of this course is to introduce the work of podiatrists in health care and explain the important role of podiatric services in the community. Students will gain knowledge of professional and legislative requirements and develop basic skills in clinical and reflective practice. The focus will primarily be on areas designed to prepare students for incorporating the clinical standards for infection control and general clinical assessment skills in preparation for competent and culturally safe practice in clinical courses. Foundations of dermatology including the function and structure of the skin, assessment, differential diagnosis, aetiological factors and the management of disorders of the skin, with particular emphasis on common foot conditions and co-morbidities will be investigated.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): PDTY1202. Students who have successfully completed PDTY1202 are not eligible to enrol in PDTY1003.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the scope of practice of podiatry and the role of the profession within the health care setting.
2. Describe one's own cultural worldview, values and perceptions of health and the implications of these for health care practice.
3. Describe the presentation and treatment of common skin and nail disorders.
4. Discuss the relevance of clinical skills in assessment of foot problems and the role of footwear in treatment.
5. Explain and perform basic vascular and neurological assessment of the lower extremity and interpret the results.
6. Explain and perform basic biomechanical assessments of the lower extremity and interpret the results.
7. Discuss and apply the framework of infection control standards in the health care environment.
8. Describe the legal and professional standards associated with documentation and management of patient data in clinical settings.
9. Demonstrate appropriate and safe professional behaviour consistent with that required in a clinical setting.
Content
- History of podiatry from the inception to the present day
- Role of podiatry in healthcare
- Sole practitioner and multidisciplinary teams
- Cultural identity and the culture of the Australian health care system.
- Introduction to podiatric conditions and assessment.
- Overview of the structure and function of the skin,
- Diagnosis and treatment of common dermatological conditions of podiatric significance including tinea, hyperkeratosis, hyper/hypohydrosis, corns, callus, warts and nail conditions.
- Introduction to basic vascular, neurological and biomechanical assessment techniques and gait analysis.
- Introduction to patient history-taking principles, focusing on communication skills, obtaining relevant information (objective and subjective) and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- National policy and legislation
- Overview of registration
- Professional legislation
- Documentation and legal requirements.
- Infection control theory and policy
- Overview of sterilisation, disinfection and antiseptic techniques.
- Footwear
- Components of a shoe
- Types of shoes
- Effects of shoes on function
- Basic assessment of footwear
Requisite
Student must be active in program [50021] Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine or [50022] Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).
If you have successfully completed PDTY1202 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Written Assignment: Written Reflective Task
Formal Examination: Final Written Examination
Participation: Tutorial Participation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Professional Task: NSW Health Compliance
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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