Available in 2024
Course code

PDTY2205

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course investigates the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment and sequelae of diabetes mellitus and vascular disease with particular reference to wound care. The course will also cover assessment of patients with high risk conditions, developing treatment plans based on the assessment findings and high risk patient management.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Explain the physiological basis of clinical manifestations of diabetes mellitus across multiple organs and body systems.

2. Interpret and apply clinically the results of studies of disease prevalence, incidence and prognosis in relation to diabetes mellitus.

3. Explain the psychosocial and therapeutic issues in diabetes mellitus and PVD.

4. Perform a thorough clinical assessment of the high risk foot.

5. Develop appropriate multidisciplinary management plans for the high risk foot optimising patient health, mobility and independence.

6. Describe and develop effective health promotion and education strategies for the high risk foot.

7. Explain the physiological basis and principles of wound healing including clinical indications for and examples of generic wound dressings.

8. Describe in detail acute and chronic foot infections including microbial aetiology and effective management.

9. Describe the pharmacological agents used in the management of diabetes mellitus and the high risk foot.

10. Understand concepts of diagnostic accuracy, recommend appropriate diagnostic tests for the management of the high risk foot, interpret the significance of the results and take appropriate action.

11. Work effectively in group based and clinical settings.

12. Apply evidence based practice principles to the management of the high risk foot

13. Effectively and safely apply skills and knowledge in a clinical environment


Content

  • Diabetology
  • Acute and chronic complications
  • Psychosocial implications
  • Diabetes and the foot; complications, assessment and management
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Venous insufficiency
  • Lymphatic disorders
  • Aetiology, pathophysiology, assessment and management
  • Wound aetiology
  • Physiology of wound healing
  • Clinical assessment and management

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 (11692). Pre-requisites - successful completion of PDTY2101, PDTY2102 PDTY2103.


Assumed knowledge

Full body anatomy and physiologyClinical pharmacologyPedal neurovascular assessmentAccommodative foot orthosesClinical gait analysis


Assessment items

In Term Test: Class Written Examination

In Term Test: OSCE

Professional Task: Attendance placement/ tutorial and professional behaviour
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Formal Examination: Formal Exam


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • National Police Certificate - Students must complete a National Police Check.
  • Prohibited Employment Declaration - Declaration that student is not a prohibited person in terms of the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
  • First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Clinical-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 24 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.

Course outline