Clinical Podiatry Practice 301

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PODI 3010
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Course ID
204548
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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