CSB536 Clinical Therapeutics for Podiatrists
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| Unit code: | CSB536 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB532 and (CSB530 or LSB584) |
| Corequisite(s): | CSH534 |
| Equivalent(s): | PUB662 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,956 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | CSB536 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB532 and (CSB530 or LSB584) |
| Co-requisite: | CSH534 |
| Equivalent: | PUB662 |
| Coordinator: | Steven Walmsley | steven.walmsley@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Clinical Therapeutics for Podiatrists builds on foundational studies in physiology, disease processes, medicine, pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics, recognising the need to equip you for the changing role of the podiatrist in managing podiatric conditions by prescribing medicines. You will develop the theoretical knowledge and skills necessary to meet the requirements for podiatric therapeutics, and meet eligibility requirements to undertake further training to safely prescribe, administer medications and/or restricted substances for the treatment of foot conditions. You will develop the skills to collaborate with members of the health care team (pharmacists and medical practitioners) with reference to appropriate information resources. Podiatrists make complex clinical decisions that require the practitioner to consider legal, ethical, pharmacological, medical and patient factors as they determine the most effective pharmacotherapeutic management strategies for patients.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Interpret the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities associated with the use of pharmacological interventions;
- Research and evaluate scholarly and professional sources (e.g. Therapeutic Guidelines) to inform clinical decisions in accordance with evidence-based practice;
- Interpret and evaluate patient's medical, medication, podiatric and social history to manage podiatric conditions; and
- Design therapeutic interventions in accordance with the principles of quality use of medicines and safe prescribing.
Content
Specialised knowledge and skills:
- Quality use of medicines
- Culturally safe patient consultation, clinical decision making and therapy, including monitoring and referral
- Patient examination, assessment and history taking with an emphasis on medication history and reconciliation
- Diagnostic testing interpretation, application and integration into therapeutic management plans
- Modification and cessation of medicines in response to clinical indices
- Prescription writing
- Prescribing in a team content
- Communication with patients and/or carers concerning adherence and/or concordance with medicines
- Clinical pharmacology, including implications of co-morbidities, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, complementary and alternative therapies adverse drugs reactions/events and drug interactions.
- National and international guidelines for safe prescribing (World Health Organisation, National Prescribing Service Guidelines, NSQHS Standards - Medication Safety Standard)
- Best practice pathways for pharmacological management of podiatric disorders in relation to the list of medicines approved by the Podiatry Board of Australia
- Practice within applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Practice in accordance with professional standards and codes of conduct
Learning Approaches
Evidence-based practice is explained and illustrated through lectures, discussions, simulations, online scenarios and practical sessions. Readings and online resources will be used as students critically evaluate information to inform clinical decisions.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formative feedback on your progress in this unit will include self and staff reflection on your achievement of skills with reference to the National Accreditation Standards criteria. Verbal feedback of performance during class will be provided. The assessment items are situated across the semester to enable feedback from the first assessment to guide your performance in the subsequent assessments.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to measure your ability to apply the knowledge and skills stated in the unit learning outcomes.
Special Conditions of Assessment
The learning outcomes in this unit address elements of the Podiatry Accreditation Standards. 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.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Case Study
You will be required to apply your theoretical knowledge of a patient's medical, medication, podiatric and social history with your practical skills to manage podiatric conditions in simulated cases and scenarios.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Viva Voce
You will be required to articulate your knowledge and considered approach to simulated cases and scenarios in a viva voce examination.
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 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 your reattempt.
Assessment: Examination (Theory)
You will be required to apply your theoretical knowledge and critical thinking to solve problems and design therapeutic interventions in a written examination, which includes multiple choice questions and written answer short questions.
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 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 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.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Australian Medicines Handbook. (Current Edition). Adelaide, SA: AMH Pty Ltd. Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website.
Therapeutic Guidelines. (Current Edition). Melbourne, VIC; Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd. Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website.
De Vries., and et al. Guide to good prescribing: A practice manual. Geneva: WHO.
MIMS. (Current Edition). Sydney, NSW: MIMS Australia and UBM Media Pty Ltd. Electronic version available through QUT Library Databases website.
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
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit. You will be made aware of evacuation procedures and assembly areas in the first few lectures. In the event of a fire alarm sounding, or on a lecturer's instruction, you should leave the room and assemble in the designated area, which will be indicated to you. You should be conscious of your health and safety at all times whilst on campus.