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
This unit focuses on theoretical knowledge of common podiatric surgical procedures with aims for students to be able to understand indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, peri-operative management as well as accurate diagnosis and classification of conditions via medical imaging. Case studies are implemented to further progress students with their therapeutic application skills when managing surgical patients. Concepts of internal/external fixation as well as wound and bone healing are also explored for students to be able to apply this as they progress through 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 common podiatric surgical procedures, their indications, contraindications, techniques and peri-operative management of soft tissue, fore-,mid- and hind-foot deformities.; (2) demonstrate knowledge of appropriate clinical assessments and investigations required for common podiatric surgical procedures of fore-,mid- and hind-foot deformities.; (3) demonstrate appropriate choice and interpretation of medical imaging to diagnose and stage common podiatric conditions; (4) demonstrate knowledge of the diagnosis and management of peri-operative complications, both local and systemic in the elective podiatric surgical patient.; (5) demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic drug prescribing relevant to management of the podiatric surgical patient in line with legislative and regulatory requirements of the medication safety standard and Quality Use of Medicines.; (6) demonstrate knowledge of internal and external fixation concepts, implant selection, osteogenesis and wound healing.; and (7) display professional behaviour in the education and clinical setting (including cultural safety with an emphasis on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities).
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) test/s; (2) assignment/s; (3) oral exam/s; (4) written assessment/s; and (5) professional behaviour assessment. 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 oral exam/s, written assessment/s, and professional behaviour assessment components.
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 in
- Co-requisites
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I (ID 707)
- Contact hours
- Lecture: 2hours / week for duration of semester
Tutorial/Seminar: 2hours / week for duration of semester
Clinic/Placement: 2hours / week for duration of semester - Texts
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.