| CODE | POD2003 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Clinical Practice 1 | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Podiatry | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | In this subject students will begin to treat patients, consolidate their skills learned in the first year and develop professional clinical competencies. Practical application is made of knowledge gained from subject matter covered in podiatric assessment and management, biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology. Objectives: At the end of the study unit, students will be able to: - Develop current and comprehensive knowledge of the podiatric skills - Undertake a generic assessment of the patient's medical history and presenting complaint. - Undertake a basic examination of the presenting foot complaint. - Undertake basic podiatric assessment procedures of the lower limb, including vascular, neurological and musculoskeletal assessments. - Provide diagnosis and differential diagnosis of common conditions affecting the lower limb. - Provide a podiatric treatment plan and review. - Provide basic clinical application and mechanical care for common foot problems. - Demonstrate safety and competence in performing the podiatry skills under supervision - Communicate effectively with patients, tutors and peers Content: These credits are covered by clinical placements. During these placements students should observe the qualified staff and assist to provide podiatric care. The students should be able to carry out a number of clinical skills under the supervision of a member of the qualified staff. They should start recognising the importance of the application of theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. Reading List:- Lorimer, D., French, G. and West, S. Neale's Common Foot Disorders 5th Ed. Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1997. - Robbins, J.M. Primary Podiatric Medicine, W.B. Saunders Company , Philadelphia, 1994. - Levy, L.A. & Hetherington, V.J., (eds) Principles and Practices of Podiatric Medicine, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1990. - Merriman, L.M. & Tollafield, D.R. Assessment of the Lower Limb. Churchill Livingstone. Edinburgh. 1997. |
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| RULES/CONDITIONS | Before TAKING THIS UNIT YOU MUST TAKE POD1003 | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Cynthia Formosa (Co-ord.) |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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