POD1504 Podiatry clinical practice 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
POD1504 Podiatry clinical practice 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi. It needs POD1502 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Bairnsdale, Mildura, Wonthaggi
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before POD1504
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After POD1504
1 unit list POD1504 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 clinical 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 period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester (extended) | Bairnsdale | On campus |
| Second semester (extended) | Mildura | On campus |
| Second semester (extended) | Wonthaggi | On campus |
Assessment
- Clinical skills and Communication (Pass/Fail)Portfolio-
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
Communicate appropriately and effectively across written and verbal mediums, with patients, staff, and other health care stakeholders within a clinical setting.
- 2
Conduct relevant skin, nail and neurovascular assessments of the lower limb under a significant level of supervision.
- 3
Provide management strategies to treat patients with dermatological conditions affecting the lower limb under a significant level of supervision.
- 4
Provide appropriate assistance to registered podiatrists in different clinical contexts including podiatric neurovascular assessments and treatment of skin and nail conditions.
- 5
Demonstrate professional behaviour in patient care and rights that is culturally sensitive and in accordance with legal requirements.
- 6
Identify and apply evidence-based practice to patient care in different clinical settings and contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions72 hours
4 hours of supervised Work Integrated Learning 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 POD1504?
You need POD1502 before you enrol; and AHC1503 or POD1503 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after POD1504?
POD1504 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including POD1503.
When is POD1504 offered?
In 2027, POD1504 runs in Semester 2 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi.
Does POD1504 have an exam?
No. POD1504 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
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