Course overview
This course will develop student knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of less common podiatry problems, across clinical settings, including: Supervised clinical practice in university clinics, metropolitan and rural/remote health services, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. High risk management techniques for clients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and other neuropathic conditions. Ethical issues: confidentiality in management of the paediatric patient, mandatory reporting of child abuse, elder abuse, information access, issues of informed consent in treatment . Patient education techniques: small group and large group teaching, communication disorders. Operating room procedures and techniques. Paediatric assessment: interview and examination techniques, treatment techniques, education of the child and Paediatric footwear. Community education and screening. Case studies and clinical presentations.
Course learning outcomes
- Plan and perform effective person-centred foot and lower limb health assessments to develop a diagnosis and consider the patient's perspective in the development of best practice management plans at an emerging practitioner level.
- Demonstrate effective, culturally safe, and appropriate communication approaches specific to foot health education for people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, in collaboration with staff, students and members of the wider podiatry profession.
- Safely and proficiently conduct nail surgery, including pre-operative assessment and postoperative care incorporating effective recommendations of pharmaceutical products.
- Demonstrate safe and effective clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric patients in the community setting, including the recommendations of pharmaceutical products specific to the child and/or young person.
- Act ethically and professionally, communicating effectively, and empathetically with patients and relevant others in a variety of practice settings.