Course overview
The aim of this course is to consolidate and further develop clinical skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of lower-limb issues including an introduction to surgical practice, management of the high-risk patient and advanced therapeutics. Supervised clinical practice. Clinical techniques in the management of the routine and ‘at-risk' patient. Clinical Pharmacology in podiatry practice; Assessment techniques for surgical management; Operating room procedures and protocols; Development of surgical skills including use of local anaesthetics, administering and removal of sutures; Introduction to the assessment and management of the ‘at-risk' and ‘high-risk' patient; Management of arthritidies and other chronic conditions; Clinical case studies to consolidate knowledge in the management of patients with differing condition groups in a variety of settings.
Course learning outcomes
- Perform appropriate clinical techniques of patient examination, diagnosis and management for complex foot and lower limb conditions in a variety of clinical settings.
- Analyse the elements required for safe, proficient surgical practice, including patient assessment, operating room procedures and protocols.
- Demonstrate person-centred, professional practice that supports the safe and effective recommendations for S2, S3 and S4 pharmaceutical products in the clinical context.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the assessment and management of patients living with arthritic and other chronic health conditions
- Plan and manage patient conditions safely, using evidence-based practice and including the patient and relevant others' perspectives to inform decision-making.