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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, students will be introduced to foundational knowledge in the principles of biochemistry and physiology. The fundamentals in human anatomy, structure, function, behaviour and development for the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological systems is explored in the context of the common clinical and pathological manifestations, natural history, diagnostic principles, therapeutic principles and aspects of population health. Students are also provided with opportunity to engage in self-directed supplementary learning throughout the duration of this unit to enhance learning and to extend knowledge in the above areas.

The modules in this unit equip the students with knowledge relating to fundamental medical sciences in preparation for understanding the normal and pathological structures and processes in podiatry. It provides a high-challenge, high-support educational environment. It encourages deeper understanding and learning and helps students cross the threshold from undergraduate to postgraduate. It also provides a transformative educational environment.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe clinically relevant foundational knowledge of principles of biochemistry and physiology; (2) summarise clinically relevant normal and abnormal human anatomy, structure, function, behaviour and development for the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological systems.; (3) describe the common clinical and pathological manifestations, natural history, diagnostic principles, therapeutic principles and aspects of population health for the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological systems.; (4) describe the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system (CNS, ANS), somatosensation, pain pathways, nociception and motor control.; (5) demonstrate knowledge of blood and blood pathologies; (6) discuss the importance of appropriate communication in the health professions; and (7) display professional behaviour in the educational and clinical setting.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment(s); (2) test(s); (3) examination(s); and (4) professional behaviour. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the examination(s) and professional behaviour components.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Simone Duncan
Unit rules
Prerequisites
(1) a.
96 points credit including completion of all level 2 units in Major of Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences Major (MJD-PHMSC).
or b.
Enrolment in
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 91870.
and (2) students enrolling in this unit via the assured pathway MJD-PHMSC and/or the graduate entry DPM must comply with the requirements of the School's Infection Control, First Aid, Working with Children's check and Police Clearance check requirements prior to the commencement of Level 3 PODI units, as detailed in the DPM course rules.
Co-requisites
PODI3000 Professionalism in Practice (ID 7835), PODI3112 Clinical Podiatric Practice 1 (ID 7817), PODI3113 Anatomy and Cutaneous Science (ID 7819), PODI3115 Body Systems 2 (ID 7821)
Contact hours
6 hours per week
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.