UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

POD1502 Podiatry clinical practice 1

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

POD1502 Podiatry clinical practice 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Bairnsdale, Mildura, Wonthaggi
Assessment
Has an exam
and 1 other task

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Requisites

Before POD1502

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

After POD1502

1 unit list POD1502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: Must not be concurrently enrolled in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (M6043)

Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Allied Health Course (M2022).

Overview

You will gain an understanding of your role as a podiatrist within the larger interprofessional healthcare setting. Through supervised practice, you will have the opportunity to apply your podiatry knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and client education within a simulated setting. You will be exposed to professional, ethical and legal aspects of podiatry care and you will have opportunities to develop technical, clinical, personal and professional skills. The skills you develop in this unit will help you develop the competencies required for independent practice as a podiatrist.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semester (extended)BairnsdaleOn campus
First semester (extended)MilduraOn campus
First semester (extended)WonthaggiOn campus

Assessment

  • Clinical skills and Communication (10 tasks + 500 word critical reflection) (Pass/Fail)PortfolioCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Objective Structured Clinical Examination (about 75 mins) (Pass/Fail)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle
    -

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. 1

    Explain the role of podiatrists in current practice and similarities and differences from other health professionals within a collaborative practice environment.

  2. 2

    Communicate appropriately and effectively across written and verbal mediums, with clients in a simulated setting.

  3. 3

    Conduct relevant skin, nail and neurovascular assessments of the lower limb in a simulated setting.

  4. 4

    Demonstrate podiatric neurovascular assessments, nail care, sharps debridement and non-complex or acute wound care in a simulated setting.

  5. 5

    Provide appropriate podiatric interventions in different clinical contexts.

  6. 6

    Demonstrate professional behaviour in care and rights that is culturally sensitive and in accordance with legal requirements.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities72 hours

4 hours of simulated supervised hands-on practical sessions per week,

4 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 8 hours for 18 weeks

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Malia Ho
Chief Examiners
Dr Malia Ho

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for POD1502?

None, but you must take AHC1501, AHC1502 and POD1501 before or alongside it.

What can I take after POD1502?

POD1502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including POD1504. Those lead on to 2 units in all.

When is POD1502 offered?

In 2027, POD1502 runs in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi.

Does POD1502 have an exam?

Yes, it has an exam, alongside 1 other task.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Primary & Allied Health Care
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2027