Unit of Study PODR3003 Work Integrated Learning in Podiatry IV (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

PODR2014 - Work Integrated Learning in Podiatry III

Enrolment information

This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities that require students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL activity. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/healthplacements.

Unit description

Students work collaboratively with patients and others to review and enhance evidence-based patient centred care and informed decision-making. This unit builds on previous work integrated learning units with increased independence in the delivery of patient management, including communication and quality assurance. Students will engage in peer leadership and mentorship, and monitor safe workplace practices to protect and enhance safety.

Unit content

Theory

Advanced prescribing principles
Advanced communication and reporting
Applying clinical reasoning patterns to enhance patient care

Practicum

Working independently with oversight, to provide a full range of podiatric assessments, interventions and evaluations.

Monitoring and review of patient care to enhance outcomes and meet patient goals
Identifying and applying effective interdisciplinary practice principles, including leadership, peer mentoring and communication practice.
Communication and evaluation of clinical reasoning, and applications of cultural responsiveness and ethically minded practice.
Engaging in peer reviews and quality assurance practices.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Tri Term1	Tri Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

conduct and interpret podiatric assessments

provide safe person-centred care

use evidence-based practice and inter-professional consultation to further inform clinical decisions around differential diagnosis and recommendations

translate knowledge and skills into interprofessional learning and practice

demonstrate advanced problem solving, communication and presentation skills

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 5 hrs x 3 days (1 Week)

Placement 120 hrs (Across the Term)

Assessment
Viva voce	SR
Portfolio	SR
Viva voce	SR
Placement	SR

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Students must wear their SCU uniform during clinic hours. Students must bring their own instrumentation to all clinical placement

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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