CSN501 Podiatric Therapeutics 2
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| Unit code: | CSN501 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSN500 |
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $6,360 |
| International unit fee | $8,568 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSN501 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSN500 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
| Coordinator: | Steven Walmsley | steven.walmsley@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This is the second unit in the Podiatric Therapeutics course and is a work integrated learning (WIL) unit. This unit builds on the theoretical concepts introduced in Podiatric Therapeutics 1 (CSN500) and requires a sound understanding of physiology, disease processes, medicine, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. The unit provides you with a practical understanding of the use of scheduled medicines in the therapeutic management of foot and related lower limb disorders. Podiatrists make therapeutic decisions that require consideration of legal, ethical, financial, pharmacological, medical and patient factors before delivering the most efficacious, safe and appropriate treatment, including no treatment. This unit will equip you with the skills necessary to utilise scheduled medicines in clinical practice, including how and when collaboration with members of the health care team is required and how to access appropriate information resources to guide therapy.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply high-level clinical communication skills in eliciting appropriate medical and medication histories and obtaining consent to provide therapeutic treatment for patients (NPS 1.1; 1.2);
- Apply advanced knowledge and specialized skills to initiate and interpret diagnostic tests, perform examinations, generate and explore diagnoses (NPS 1.2; 1.3);
- Apply advanced knowledge and specialized critical thinking and clinical decision making skills to establish, implement and evaluate the most appropriate client-centred management plan (NPS 2.1; 2.2; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 5.1; 5.2);
- Communicate and establish partnerships with the person, family, carers and other health professionals to achieve optimal health outcomes (NPS H.2);
- Generate medication orders, prescriptions, patient information, oral and written communications to health practitioners engaged in patient management (NPS 4.1; 4.2; 5.1; 5.2); and
- Reflect on own competency as a podiatric therapeutic practitioner, and articulate strategies for continual quality improvement (NPS H.1).
Content
You will be required to review the pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutic, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications on the Podiatry Board of Australia's list of scheduled medicines. In addition, you will be required to understand how normal physiology and pathophysiology of body systems and pharmacology of medications used in a patient's medical management influence prescribing of scheduled medicines for podiatric conditions. You will be required to review relevant state and national standards and clinical guidelines that underpin core prescribing competencies. In this unit you will complete supervised practice activities in on-campus and self-directed off-campus settings to expand your clinical decision making skills and approaches to the pharmacotherapeutic management of podiatric conditions. You will demonstrate the application of diagnostic and treatment skills through the completion of a practicum portfolio consistent with the requirements of the Podiatry Board of Australia and aligned with the prescribing competencies established by the National Prescribing Service (NPS). Critical reflections on your supervised practice, the completion of online case simulations and a viva voce assessment will assist you to consolidate these skills.
Learning Approaches
Through a total of 120 hours of compulsory observation and participation in the examination and decision-making processes of qualified prescribers you will reinforce clinical decision making skills, and review the management approaches of a range of practitioners in dealing with patients requiring therapeutic management. The completion of a portfolio tracking your development and practice, self-reflection and peer group discussion will enhance your development of appropriate and culturally safe management and decision-making skills. You will be required to attend on-campus block teaching sessions during the semester for workshops and practical activities at the QUT Health Clinics - Podiatry Clinic. Online case simulations will be used to further development your clinical clinical decision-making skills and to provide opportunity to respond to complex clinical scenarios involving pharmacotherapeutic issues.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will be provided with feedback on your performance on each assessment item. Peer feedback will be shared by attending regularly scheduled teleconferences.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment type in this unit will be subject to internal /external moderation, such as cross - unit discussions and regular meetings of assessors, to ensure that marks awarded by different teaching staff are internally consistent and meet appropriate academic standards (MOPP C/5.2 QUT Grading System http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/C/C_05_02.jsp).
Special Conditions of Assessment
The learning outcomes in this unit address the seven prescribing competencies of the Prescribing Competencies Framework. Two competencies are general professional competencies, while five are directly related to prescribing. The Podiatry Board of Australia recognises these competencies as the minimum standards for professional practice. As such, this unit contains specified threshold assessment conditions. You must receive a passing grade in each assessment item to receive a passing grade for the unit.
In accordance with the Podiatry Board of Australia's requirements, you will be expected to complete online case studies, supervised practice, collate a portfolio of evidence and undertake an end of semester viva voce.
Threshold assessment conditions
If you do not achieve the pass level for each assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission. Supplementary assessment is not permitted if you fail this unit because of a failure to meet the special conditions of assessment.
Assessment Submission and Extensions
Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked and will receive a grade of 1 or 0%. If special circumstances prevent you from meeting the assessment due date, you can apply for an extension. If you do not have an approved extension, it is recommended that you submit the work you have done by the due date and it will be marked against the assessment criteria. QUT's assessment submission requirements reflect the expectations of professional practice where you will be required to meet deadlines.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Online Case Studies
Completion of a minimum of 15 online simulated cases requiring the application of knowledge and skills across the NPS Core Competencies for Prescribers.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply to this assessment item. If you do not achieve satisfactory performance, you will be permitted one reattempt at the minimum pass level, only when your achieved grade is within 10% of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to your reattempt.
Assessment: Placement Performance and Portfolio
You will engage in on-campus and self-directed off campus clinical placements, observing qualified prescribers involved in the management of podiatric conditions. Critical appraisal of and reflection on these activities will be performed according to the criteria of the Prescribing Competencies Framework. Your portfolio will document the completion of the required number of clinical hours (120 hours).
Threshold Assessment:
In order to receive a grade for this assessment, fulfillment of all clinical hours must be documented in your submitted portfolio. You must achieve the minimum pass level as indicated by a criteria-referenced assessment rubric mapped to the NPS Precribing Competencies Framework. You will be eligible for one reattempt at the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level. You are advised to seek feedback on your performance from the unit coordinator prior to the reattempt.
Assessment: Viva voce
You will be examined for your knowledge and skills in safe prescribing practice through a viva examination before a multidisciplinary panel of examiners.
Threshold Assessment:
Threshold conditions apply to this assessment item. If you do not achieve satisfactory performance, you will be permitted one reattempt at the minimum pass level, only when your achieved grade is within 10% of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to your reattempt.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
It is a requirement for enrolment in this unit that you are have a recognised bachelor degree in podiatry or equivalent and registration with AHPRA as a podiatrist.
It is a requirement of QUT Health Clinics - Podiatry that all students undertaking supervised practice in the QUT Health Clinics comply with the placement requirements listed below. Off-campus clinic facilities may also require students to meet these requirements before commencing supervised practice in the facility.
Blue Card: A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website (https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au/group/student/jobs-and-careers/get-work-experience/blue-cards).
Vaccine Preventable Diseases Evidence: It is a mandatory requirement for students to be vaccinated against a number of vaccine preventable diseases. For more information, please refer to Faculty of Health's website (https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au/group/health/faculty-of-health).
First Aid Certificate: You are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate before you begin your podiatry placement. There are a variety of First Aid certificate courses that are delivered by approved providers and duly authorised under the Ambulance Service Act 1991.
All documentation needs to be provided to Work Integrated Learning Support (via InPlace) before the commencement of clinical placements.
Specific disclosure: Students will be required to disclose specific personal or medical information where:
A medical condition or medication use may increase the risk of injury to yourself or others (e.g. use of sedative medications or communicable disease).
Adjustments may be required for a disability, injury, health condition or pregnancy (e.g. access to facilities, manual tasks such as scalpel work or orthosis fabrication, working with chemicals).
Specific religious or cultural requirements need to be considered (e.g. clothing which may interfere with safe use of equipment)
Please seek advice about disclosure from your Disability Advisor. Refer to Disability Services homepage for information.
Further information
Further information regarding WIL policies and procedures, such as health and safety, risk management, confidentiality, intellectual property, disclosure and insurance, are available via the following QUT Health student placements website.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Examples of key learning resources are listed below. Additional learning resources will be provided throughout the semester via the Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
MIMS (Current edition). Sydney: MIMS Australia and UBM Media Pty Ltd. (electronic version available via QUT Library)
Australian Medicines Handbook (current edition). Adelaide, S.A.: AMH Pty Ltd. (electronic version available via QUT Library).
NPS MedicineWise Prescribing Competencies (current edition).
Queensland Medicines and Poisons (Medicines Regulation) 2021. Available at: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0140
eTG complete. Therapeutic Guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. (electronic version available via QUT Library).
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit will involve clinic-based sessions in on-campus and off-campus clinic facilities. For the on-campus component, all students will be required to attend the induction sessions prior to the commencement of the intensive, where the safety precautions to be observed while working in the labs and clinic will be outlined. You are required to read the Clinic Policies and Procedures documents, and sign forms indicating that you have read and understood the material contained in these manuals. Please direct any questions regarding safe working procedures to the unit coordinator. Closed in footwear and professional dress is required during clinic sessions. This unit involves contact with patients, and risks associated with the clinical environment (e.g. scalpel injury and exposure to patients with vaccine preventable diseases) are outlined in the policies and procedures manuals for podiatry students. Students are expected to comply with these procedures and guidelines at all times.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS30 Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics
- Critically apply advanced specialised knowledge of biomedical sciences, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, safe prescribing, quality use of podiatric medicines and therapeutics within the legislated scope of podiatric practice;
Relates to: Online Case Studies, Placement Performance and Portfolio, Viva voce - Apply critical thinking and communication skills to generate, analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information in the exploration of possible diagnoses;
Relates to: Online Case Studies, Placement Performance and Portfolio, Viva voce - Exercise high level independent judgments to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate a patient-focused management plan which includes therapeutic interventions based on best-practice;
Relates to: Online Case Studies, Placement Performance and Portfolio, Viva voce - Communicate and collaborate effectively to transfer complex knowledge to patients and other health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes;
Relates to: Online Case Studies, Placement Performance and Portfolio, Viva voce - Reflect on podiatric therapeutic practice for continual quality improvement consistent with quality use of medicine principles and relevant ethical, social and professional frameworks.
Relates to: Online Case Studies, Placement Performance and Portfolio
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSN501 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSN500 |
Overview
This is the second unit in the Podiatric Therapeutics course. This unit builds on the theoretical concepts introduced in Podiatric Therapeutics 1 (CSN500) and requires a sound understanding of physiology, disease processes, medicine, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. The unit provides you with a practical understanding of the use of scheduled medicines in the therapeutic management of foot and related lower limb disorders. Podiatrists make therapeutic decisions that require consideration of legal, ethical, financial, pharmacological, medical and patient factors before delivering the most efficacious, safe and appropriate treatment, including no treatment. This unit will equip you with the skills necessary to utilise scheduled medicines in clinical practice, including how and when collaboration with members of the health care team is required and how to access appropriate information resources to guide therapy.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply high-level clinical communication skills in eliciting appropriate medical and medication histories and obtaining consent to provide therapeutic treatment for patients (NPS 1.1; 1.2);
- Apply advanced knowledge and specialized skills to initiate and interpret diagnostic tests, perform examinations, generate and explore diagnoses (NPS 1.2; 1.3);
- Apply advanced knowledge and specialized critical thinking and clinical decision making skills to establish, implement and evaluate the most appropriate client-centred management plan (NPS 2.1; 2.2; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 5.1; 5.2);
- Communicate and establish partnerships with the person, family, carers and other health professionals to achieve optimal health outcomes (NPS H.2);
- Generate medication orders, prescriptions, patient information, oral and written communications to health practitioners engaged in patient management (NPS 4.1; 4.2; 5.1; 5.2); and
- Reflect on own competency as a podiatric therapeutic practitioner, and articulate strategies for continual quality improvement (NPS H.1).
Content
Learning Approaches
Through observation and participation in the examination and decision-making processes of qualified prescribers you will reinforce clinical decision making skills, and review the management approaches of a range of practitioners in dealing with patients requiring therapeutic management. Self-reflection and peer group discussion will enhance your development of appropriate management skills. You will be required to attend on-campus block teaching sessions during the semester for workshops and practical activities at the QUT Health Clinics - Podiatry Clinic. Online case simulations will be used to further development clinical decision-making skills and to provide opportunity to respond to complex clinical scenarios involving pharmacotherapeutic issues.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will be provided with feedback on your performance on each assessment item. Peer feedback will be shared by attending regularly scheduled teleconferences.
Assessment
Overview
Students should have approval from the Podiatry Board of Australia to commence supervised practice prior to the on-site intensive sessions. The mentor must be a medical practitioner or podiatrist with endorsement in use of scheduled medicines.
Each assessment type in this unit will be subject to internal /external moderation, such as cross - unit discussions and regular meetings of assessors, to ensure that marks awarded by different teaching staff are internally consistent and meet appropriate academic standards (MOPP C/5.2 QUT Grading System http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/C/C_05_02.jsp).
Special Conditions of Assessment
The learning outcomes in this unit address elements of the Podiatry Board of Australia's seven prescribing competencies. Two competencies are general professional competencies, while five are directly related to prescribing. They are as follows; Assessment, Treatment options, Shared decision-making, Coordination, Monitors and reviews, Professional, Communicates. The Podiatry Board of Australia recognises these competencies as the minimum standards for professional practice. As such, this unit contains specified threshold assessment conditions. You must receive a passing grade in each assessment item to receive a passing grade for the unit.
In accordance with the Podiatry Board of Australia's requirements, you will be expected to complete online case studies, supervised practice, collate a portfolio of evidence and undertake an end of semester viva voce.
Threshold assessment conditions
If you do not achieve the pass level for each assessment task you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when your achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission. Supplementary assessment is not permitted if you fail this unit because of a failure to meet the special conditions of assessment.
Assessment Submission and Extensions
Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked and will receive a grade of 1 or 0%. If special circumstances prevent you from meeting the assessment due date, you can apply for an extension. If you do not have an approved extension, it is recommended that you submit the work you have done by the due date and it will be marked against the assessment criteria. QUT's assessment submission requirements reflect the expectations of professional practice where you will be required to meet deadlines.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Online Case Simulations
Completion of a minimum of 15 online simulated cases requiring the application of knowledge and skills across the NPS Core Competencies for Prescribers.
Assessment: Supervised Practice
You will engage in on-campus and self-directed off campus practical sessions, observing qualified prescribers involved in the management of podiatric conditions. Critical appraisal of these activities will be performed according to the criteria of the Podiatry Board of Australia.
Assessment: Viva voce
You will be examined for your knowledge and skills in safe prescribing practice through a viva examination before a multidisciplinary panel of examiners.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource materials
Type: Recommended Texts
eTG complete. (Current edition). Therapeutic guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. (Electronic version available via QUT Library Catalogue website)
Australian medicines handbook. (Current edition). Adelaide, SA: AMH Pty Ltd. (Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website)
MIMS. (Current Edition). Sydney, NSW: MIMS Australia and UBM Media Pty Ltd. (Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website)
Bryant, B., and Knights, K. (2018). Pharmacology for health professionals. (5th Edition). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia.
Alternatively, these textbooks cover the same material:
Bullock, S., Manias, E., and Galbraith, A. (2016). Fundamentals of pharmacology. (8th Edition). French Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia.
Rang. H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., and Flower, R.J. (2007). Pharmacology. (6th Edition). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Type: Reference List
Bochner, F., and Rossi, S. (2007). Australian medicines handbook. Adelaide, SA: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
Chapman, S., Durieux, P., and Walley, T. (2004). Good prescribing practice. In E. Mossialos, M. Mrazek & Tom Walley (Eds.), Regulating pharmaceuticals in Europe: Striving for efficiency, equity and quality. McGraw Hill. Retrieved August 9, 2012 from http://test.cp.euro.who.int/document/e83015_9.pdf
De Vries T, Henning R, Hogerzeil H, Fresle D. (1994). Guide to good prescribing: A practical manual. Geneva: WHO.
DiPiro J, Talbert R, Yee G, Matzke G, Wells B, Posey L. Pharmacotherapy: A pathophysiologic approach. (Current Edition). New York: McGraw-Hill Medical Pub. Division.
eTG complete. (2012). Therapeutic guidelines. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. Retrieved August 6, 2012 from https://tgldcdp-tg-org-au.ezp01.library.qut.edu.au/etgAccess (Electronic version available via QUT Library Catalogue website)
Golan, and et al. Principles of pharmacology. The pathophysiological basis of drug therapy. (Current Edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Levine, S.R., Cohen, M.R., Blanchard, N.R., and et al. (2001). Guidelines for preventing medication errors in paediatrics. J Paediatr Pharmacol Ther; 6, 426-42. Retrieved August 13, 2012 from http://www.ppag.org/jppt/CE/2002MEGuidelines.pdf.
MIMS. (Current Edition). Sydney, NSW: MIMS Australia and UBM Media Pty Ltd. (Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website)
NPS national prescribing curriculum. Sydney: National Prescribing Service. Retrieved April 4, 2019 from https://learn.nps.org.au/course/index.php?categoryid=78
National Prescribing Service. (2012). NPS: Better choices, better health. Competencies required to prescribe medicines: Putting quality use of medicines into practice. Sydney: National Prescribing Service Limited.
Podiatry Board of Australia website for up-to date guidelines: http://www.podiatryboard.gov.au/
Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., and Flower, R.J. (2007). Pharmacology. (6th Edition). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
Safe prescribing guidelines. Sydney Children's Hospital drug utilisation review committee therapeutic guidelines. Retrieved August 9, 2012 from http://www.sch.edu.au/health/professionals/nimc/nimc_safe_prescribing_guidelines.pdf
Shakib S, et al. (2001). The Easy guide to good prescribing. Sydney: National Prescribing Service.
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit will involve clinic-based sessions in on-campus and off-campus clinic facilities. For the on-campus component, all students will be required to attend the induction sessions prior to the commencement of the intensive, where the safety precautions to be observed while working in the labs and clinic will be outlined. You are required to read the Clinic Policies and Procedures documents, and sign forms indicating that you have read and understood the material contained in these manuals. Please direct any questions regarding safe working procedures to the unit coordinator. Closed in footwear and professional dress is required during clinic sessions. This unit involves contact with patients, and risks associated with the clinical environment (e.g. scalpel injury and exposure to patients with vaccine preventable diseases) are outlined in the policies and procedures manuals for podiatry students. Students are expected to comply with these procedures and guidelines at all times.
Requirements for Placements
It is a requirement of QUT Health Clinics - Podiatry that all students undertaking supervised practice in the QUT Health Clinics comply with the placement requirements listed below. Off-campus clinic facilities may also require students to meet these requirements before commencing supervised practice in the facility.
Blue Card: A Blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the Blue card and how to apply, please refer to QUT Blue cards https://www.student.qut.edu.au/services-and-facilities/all-services/blue-cards?ref=5316.
1. Hepatitis B Immunisation: It is now a requirement that students who go on Clinical placements during the course of their degree must undergo Hepatitis B vaccinations. The Hepatitis B vaccinations (3 inoculations) are done over a period of six months. This means that you need to prepare for your clinical placements well in advance. Hepatitis B vaccinations are available from the QUT Medical Centre http://www.medical-centre.qut.edu.au/ (Kelvin Grove Campus - ph: 3138 3161, Level 2, 44 Musk Avenue) or from your local GP.
2. First Aid Certificate: You are required to have a current Senior First Aid certificate before you begin your podiatry placement. There are a variety of First Aid certificate courses that are delivered by approved providers and duly authorised under the Ambulance Service Act 1991.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS30 Graduate Certificate in Podiatric Therapeutics
- Critically apply advanced specialised knowledge of biomedical sciences, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, safe prescribing, quality use of podiatric medicines and therapeutics within the legislated scope of podiatric practice;
Relates to: Online Case Simulations, Supervised Practice, Viva voce - Apply critical thinking and communication skills to generate, analyse, interpret and evaluate complex information in the exploration of possible diagnoses;
Relates to: Online Case Simulations, Supervised Practice, Viva voce - Exercise high level independent judgments to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate a patient-focused management plan which includes therapeutic interventions based on best-practice;
Relates to: Online Case Simulations, Supervised Practice, Viva voce - Communicate and collaborate effectively to transfer complex knowledge to patients and other health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes;
Relates to: Online Case Simulations, Supervised Practice, Viva voce - Reflect on podiatric therapeutic practice for continual quality improvement consistent with quality use of medicine principles and relevant ethical, social and professional frameworks.
Relates to: Online Case Simulations, Supervised Practice