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Unit Overview
- Description
This is an introductory unit focusing on body systems and principles of pharmacology from a podiatric surgery perspective. It also explores pharmaceutical legislation and the 'national drug list' available for General Podiatrists and Podiatric Surgeons with Endorsed Scheduled Medicine prescribing rights. This heavily theoretical unit aims to revise and consolidate existing medical and podiatric knowledge to ensure students have adequate foundations in place to further progress in the course.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal function of the integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, immune, musckuloskeletal, nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal and lymphatic system.; (2) demonstrate expertise in identifying clinical presentation, selection of relevant assessment/s, interpretation of basic medical imaging and diagnosis of common podiatric conditions; (3) describe and interpret the general processes of drug administration, distribution, metabolism and excretion in the body; (4) demonstrate knowledge of the principles of drug prescribing and the legislation involved in writing prescriptions, administering medications, reporting adverse events, storing scheduled medicines and advertising therapeutic goods.; (5) demonstrate knowledge of the ‘national drug list' and restrictions that apply to Endorsed Scheduled Medicines prescribing by podiatrists and podiatric surgeons; (6) ensure clear accurate and timely documentation of clinical care according to NSQHS standards
; (7) develop an awareness of how one's own cultural background, biases, and assumptions can influence patient interactions and healthcare decisions; (8) define professionalism and its role in surgical education and practice; (9) understand and adhere to theatre protocols including dress code, behaviour, and communication; and (10) describe the purpose and value of reflective practice in surgical education and patient care, recognizing its role in personal and professional development.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) test/s; (2) assignment/s; and (3) written 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 written assessment/s component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Jamie Weaver
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment inthe Doctor of Podiatric Surgery (91830) courseor enrolment inthe Doctor of Podiatry (90820)
- Co-requisites
- PUBH4401 Biostatistics I
- Contact hours
- Lecture: 2hours / week for duration of semester
Tutorial/Seminar: 2hours / week for duration of semester
Placements/Clinic: 2hours / week for duration of semester - Texts
Mann’s Surgery of the Foot and Ankle, 2-Volume Set / 9th Edition [Authors: Michael Coughlin, Charles Saltzman, Robert B. Anderson]
McGlamry’s foot and ankle surgery, 5th edition [Authors: Brian Carpenter. Editors: Michelle L. Butterworth, William D. Fishco, John T. Marcoux, Daniel F. Vickers, Ovid Technologies Inc.]
McGlamry’s comprehensive textbook of foot and ankle surgery, 4th Edition. [Authors: E. Dalton McGlamry, Joe T. Southerland]
The Foot and Ankle: Master Techniques in Podiatric Surgery, 1st Edition. [Author: Thomas K. Chang]
Foot and Ankle. 2nd Edition. [Author: David Thordarson]
- 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.