MWC5206 The diabetes foot
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MWC5206 The diabetes foot is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MWC5201, MWC5202, MWC5203 and MWC5204.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MWC5206
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MWC5206
No unit lists MWC5206 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
In this unit you will have the opportunity to examine the complex factors contributing to diabetes-related foot wound development, including aetiology, pathophysiology and weight bearing functions. Learning opportunities will enable you to analyse the multifactorial causes of foot ulceration in people with diabetes-related foot disease.
You will formulate evidence-based, holistic management plans that integrate clinical assessment with local wound care, pressure reduction techniques, medical management, and psychosocial considerations to optimize patient outcomes. This knowledge will prepare you to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary approaches in diabetes-related foot wound care, while developing skills to assess potential complications including infection and amputation risks.
The unit will also develop your ability to create and communicate comprehensive strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating care outcomes for patients with diabetes-related foot wounds. These advanced skills will position you to deliver expert care and improve outcomes for this patient population.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Oral Presentation (20 minutes)Presentation40%
- Case based essayWrittenCompetency hurdle60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine the pathophysiological processes involved in the development of diabetes related foot disease
- 2
Apply and interpret appropriate assessment strategies in people with or at risk of diabetes related foot disease
- 3
Formulate evidence-based, holistic management plans for people with diabetes-related foot disease
- 4
Implement a multidisciplinary approach in the care of people with diabetes-related foot wounds..
- 5
Assess and address potential complications of diabetes-related foot disaese, including infection and amputation.
- 6
Develop communication strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of care for people with diabetes related foot disease.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include teacher directed learning, reading time, participation in online discussions or discussion groups, research and preparation for assignments.
Learning resources
Technology resources
For information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications, technology requirements, as well as systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Peta Tehan
- Unit Coordinators
- Ben Bullen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MWC5206?
You need MWC5201, MWC5202, MWC5203 and MWC5204 before you enrol.
When is MWC5206 offered?
In 2027, MWC5206 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is MWC5206?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MWC5206 have an exam?
No. MWC5206 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.