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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit focuses on assessment of collective application of didactic knowledge and execution of surgical skills, surgical management and patient centred care. Students are able to demonstrate clear podiatric surgical capabilities in line with and
is designed to satisfy the requirements of the accrediting body.
Students demonstrate clear progression and safe practice in a surgical environment including informed consent, risk reporting and management, perioperative care and patient centred surgical planning, including incisional planning, safe use of medications throughout patient surgical journey, and application of AO fixation principles.
- Credit
- 0 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) synthesise pre-operative findings to develop a patient centred surgical plan, including devising a provisional and differential clinical diagnosis and formalizing the process through the keeping of accurate medical records; (2) manage safe operating room etiquette and protocols, including handling of surgical instrumentation and equipment and fixation methods pre-operatively, peri-operatively and post operatively.; (3) formulate a patient-centred surgical treatment course, accompanied by accurate patient medical records and exhibit a professional approach to patient communication and informed consent in line with ethical and legal responsibilities; (4) demonstrate a proficient surgical management skill set covering foot and ankle trauma, complex patient profiles and podiatric surgery relevant complications; (5) reflect on personal experiences and feedback to identify areas of further professional development and growth as a competent and compassionate graduate level podiatric surgeon; and (6) formulate and implement patient centred, culturally sensitive surgical treatment plans that align with ethical and legal responsibilities ensuring the high standard of care and professional accountability.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) examination OSCE
; (2) assessment multiple Choice; and (3) assessment practical. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Burke Hugo
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 5 hours (2 hour written exam, 3 hour OSCE)
- 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.