Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Students will be learning podiatric clinical skills via hands on training, practical classroom demonstrations, role plays and simulated patients. Students will learn how to conduct patient-centred interviews, history taking and presenting cases; perform biomechanical assessments of the lower extremity; learn how to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions affecting the lower leg and foot and develop the practical skill of modifying functional and over-the-counter foot orthoses; and learn how to perform general routine care. Students will begin to have patient contact half-way through the semester.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2025 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate ability to perform aseptic no touch techniques.; (2) develop the ability to safely and effectively perform patient assessment using a problem-solving approach.; (3) develop the ability to integrate knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical presentations, progression, diagnostic and therapeutic principles with common conditions affecting the foot and ankle; (4) develop 'hands on' conservative treatment of common foot conditions in a safe and efficient manner; (5) develop clear, respectful, appropriate and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with fellow students, supervisors, patients and their families across different ages and backgrounds; (6) demonstrate understanding of confidentiality of clinical records; (7) develop skills in presentation of a case in a logical and systematic manner in the clinical setting; (8) demonstrate an understanding that podiatric medicine offers primary health care; (9) demonstrate the ability to perform specialised musculoskeletal examinations and assessments for the hip, knee and foot/ ankle joints; (10) consolidate and apply biomechanical principles in evaluating and treating foot/ lower leg conditions; and (11) demonstrate the ability to interpret biomechanical assessments, formulate an orthotic management plane and perform modifications functional and over-the-counter foot orthoses.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment/s; (2) clinical assessment/s; and (3) in-training assessment/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 clinical assessment/s and in-training assessment/s components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Amelia Na
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of
- Co-requisites
- PUBH4401 Biostatistics I
- Contact hours
- 14 hrs/week
clinic and labs conducted every day and times are according to allocated groups
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.