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 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs MWC5203, MWC5204, MWC5202 and MWC5201.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MWC5206
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MWC5206
No unit lists MWC5206 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Overview
This unit deals with the assessment and management of patients with diabetes related foot wounds. The unit will explore the aetiology and clinical presentation of complications of diabetes mellitus that manifest in the lower limb and foot. Assessment of diabetes foot disorders will focus on pressure and foot mechanics, peripheral sensation and circulation. Clinical management and evaluation of patients with diabetes-related foot wounds will cover wound dressings, antibiotics, debridement and orthopaedic reconstruction, along with quality of life and other health related issues.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Oral Presentation (20 minutes)Presentation40%
- Written assignment (2,500 words)Written60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the role of factors (such as aetiology, pathophysiology and weight bearing functions) in the development of a diabetes-related foot wound.
- 2
Analyse causes of foot ulceration in those with diabetes demonstrating an appreciation for the multi-factorial nature of this complication.
- 3
Using clinical assessment as a basis, formulate a holistic management plan for a patient with a diabetes-related foot wound including local wound care, pressure reduction techniques, medical management, psychological and sociological aspects.
- 4
Discuss the advantages of using a multidisciplinary approach in the care of a patient with a diabetes-related foot wound.
- 5
Investigate potential complications of diabetes-related foot wounds including infection and amputation.
- 6
Communicate strategies for planning and evaluating outcomes of care for patients with diabetes-related foot wounds.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Ben Bullen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Peta Tehan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MWC5206?
You need MWC5203, MWC5204, MWC5202 and MWC5201 before you enrol.
When is MWC5206 offered?
In 2025, 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.