Course overview
In this course, students will develop skills in the theory and practical application of podiatry assessment and treatment techniques. Regional foot pain and pathologies, diabetes related foot concerns, infection of soft tissue and bone, fractures of bone, oedema of the lower limb, management for acute dermatological foot pathologies; advanced examination technique: vascular, neurological; clinical techniques: nail treatment, scalpel techniques, equipment handling, safety; mechanical techniques: use of padding and strapping; dressing techniques; topical medicaments: choice, safe handling and application, patient instructions, recording.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate safe and professional clinical behaviour, verbal and written communication skills with patients, clinical staff and other practitioners including the use of ISBAR handover, consistent to a beginner level.
- Discuss and apply the appropriate clinical reasoning processes to the assessment and treatment management of simple foot related disorders and pathologies
- Apply constructs of person-centred and professional practice that supports safe recommendations or prescription of S2, S3 and S4 pharmaceutical products.
- Discuss common musculoskeletal pathologies affecting the foot and lower-limb and their aetiology
- Communicate in a culturally safe, empathetic manner appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56399
Section CL01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 56397
Section LE01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 56398
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
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