UWA Handbook 2025

Unit Overview

Description

In this unit students gain a detailed understanding of the development and structure of the systemic and regional anatomy of the body, the axial and appendicular skeleton while becoming familiar with anatomical terminology. This unit introduces the application of anatomical principles in the theoretical and practical concepts of these areas of functional anatomy, focusing specifically on the anatomy and skin of the foot and lower limb. Students will also be introduced to clinical assessment of anatomical structures and relevant medical imaging techniques used clinically to assess these structures. Students will develop an understanding of normal skin anatomy and function as well as to become familiar with common pathologies, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnosis and management of these common dermatological conditions of the foot, including inter and intraprofessional communication and appropriate referrals. Students will be responsible for their own learning through a variety of online and practical learning activities such as lectures, laboratories, workshops online materials, journal articles, reference texts and practical learning events which will be used to deliver the content of this unit.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Semester 1	UWA (Perth)	Face to face

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate foundational knowledge of anatomy and pathology principles (i.e. fertilisation, embryology, and pre-natal and post-natal processes/development) within the clinical context; (2) describe the normal anatomy, structure, and function of the skeletal system and sensory organs; (3) demonstrate and apply normal and abnormal human anatomical knowledge of the lower limb (including the skin, musculature, osteology, lymphatics, neural, and vasculature) within the clinical context

; (4) describe and identify normal and abnormal skin anatomy and function within the clinical context

; and (5) classify and evaluate the aetiology, clinical features, pathological processes, diagnosis, and implementation of evidence-based treatment options for common dermatological conditions of the lower limb.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment(s); (2) test(s); and (3) exam(s). 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 exam(s) component.

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

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Sally Sanderson and Dr Catherine Crabb

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

PODI3111 Body Systems 1 (ID 7818) (ID 7819) PODI3115 Body Systems 2 (ID 7821) PODI3000 Professionalism in Practice (ID 7835) PODI3112 Clinical Podiatric Practice 1 (ID 7817)

Incidental fees

Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
Foot skeleton (estimated cost - $150).

Contact hours

Approximately 6 hours per week, including lectures 2-3 hours per week and a combination of: laboratories, e-learning sessions, tutorials, and self-directed online learning.