PDTY3102
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will provide an introduction to surgical techniques, patient selection and management options and evaluation following surgery. The course will also address surgical selection, referral and informed consent; the skills and techniques for applying local anaesthesia; and surgical/theatre skills. In addition, the course will address nail surgery, the curettage of small lesions, biopsy techniques and postoperative management and follow up. Students will learn about a range of advanced surgical procedures and when and how to refer patients for surgical consultation.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the techniques and principles of a variety of surgical procedures performed on the foot and ankle.
2. Describe indications, contraindications and risks of basic surgical procedures conducted by podiatrists.
3. Identify the medico-legal implications relevant to surgical procedures carried out by podiatrists.
4. Describe appropriate evidence based patient peri-operative management in podiatric surgery including critical appraisal of the relevant literature
5. Demonstrate understanding of podiatric surgery as it relates to the paediatric patient.
6. Demonstrate skills in assessment of the high risk foot and describe appropriate surgical and conservative therapies.
7. Demonstrate advanced professional behaviour including: infection control for surgery, working effectively in a clinical setting, ethical evidence based practice and communication.
8. Demonstrate skills and knowledge to describe and perform all aspects of nail surgery.
Content
- Medico-legal requirements for surgery
- Biological safety
- Podiatric surgical procedures for the foot and ankle
- Peri-operative patient management and complications
- Paediatric surgery
- Assessment and management of the high risk foot
- Clinical skills in nail surgery
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 PDTY2204 and PDTY2205.
Assumed knowledge
Anatomy of the foot and ankle; Regional local anaesthesia; Orthotic prescription; Clinical pharmacology
Assessment items
In Term Test: Class Examination - Anatomy
Written Assignment: Written Assignment - Journal Article Review
In Term Test: Class Exam Mid-semester
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Professional Task: Clinic
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.
- 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 24 hour(s) per term
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s)
- One week of this course is a mid semester exam - this is currently listed as a lecture
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
- PDTY3102 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 663.9 KB)
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