POD5301 Advanced podiatry practice

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Critically evaluate the risk factors, clinical features and pathological processes of a range of complex medical conditions that impact the lower limb. 

2. 2

   Plan efficient, effective, culturally responsive, and person-centred podiatry management, including identifying and mitigating risks that may arise with complex needs.

3. 3

   Involve the patient and relevant health professionals in the planning and management of the patient’s condition, including deterioration and emergency care.

4. 4

   Apply relevant knowledge and legislative requirements to pharmaceutical (including traditional or alternative medicines) and assistive technology product use.

5. 5

   Demonstrate a range of safe manufacturing, prescribing, administration and dispensing strategies enabling effective and sustainable podiatry practices.

6. 6

   Communicate person-centred management in high risk complex cases.

7. 7

   Implement collaborative care principles, including peer review and mentoring, when managing advanced complex cases.

8. 8

   Examine and critically reflect on your own cultural lens, and mitigate risks to self and others in your role as a practitioner.

9. 9

   Improve policies and procedures for safe practice in the workplace, including the safe and effective use of medicines and assistive technology.