Available in 2024
Course code

PDTY2101

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course provides an introduction to clinical skills commonly required in podiatry and the manufacture of foot orthoses. The clinical component includes sterilization and infection control, basic podiatric treatments, such as nail cutting and scalpel techniques. Students are introduced to common podiatric assessments including biomechanical assessment, clinical gait analysis and neurovascular assessments. The use of medical records including the legal obligations of podiatrists, making entries and writing referral letters is also covered. The orthoses component develops student understanding of orthotic therapy and the manufacture of basic orthotic devices.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate adherence to appropriate infection control procedures.

2. Take a basic patient history and conduct a podiatric physical examination.

3. Perform routine podiatric treatments and biomechanical, musculoskeletal and basic neurovascular assessments.

4. Apply padding and strapping to the foot and ankle.

5. Describe and demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour and communication.

6. Describe evidence based practice and how it can be applied to the clinical setting.

7. Describe the history of orthotic therapy.

8. Demonstrate and adhere to the OH and S requirement of an orthoses lab.

9. Satisfactorily perform the prescription and manufacture of simple insoles and cast orthoses.

10. Take accurate negative impression plaster casts


Content

Clinical1. Infection control and sterilization.2. Clinical history taking and patient examination.3. Clinical skills including nail cutting, scalpel technique, padding and strapping, biomechanical assessments .Orthoses4. History of orthotic therapy.5. Negative casting.6. Materials, principles and manufacture of simple insoles and basic cast orthoses.7. Introduction to orthotic specifications.


Review of Progress

This course is a compulsory program requirement and is monitored for academic progress purposes. The course must be completed to progress in the program or meet other program requirements.

Failure or withdrawal from this course will result in students being considered under the Student Academic Progress Procedure.


Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Podiatry program.

Pre-requisite - successful completion of PDTY1202, HUBS1108 and HUBS1404


Assumed knowledge

Musculoskeletal and functional anatomy of the lower limb.


Assessment items

In Term Test: Observed Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)

Formal Examination: Formal Written Exam

Participation: Attendance and OH and S
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.
  • WHS Requirement - Students must complete a Workplace Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. - Completion of orthotic lab induction which will occur in the first week of semester.
  • First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Clinical-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 40 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
  • Skills lab
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
  • Orthoses lab
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.

Course outline