CQUniversity Unit Profile
PODI11001 Introduction to Podiatry Practice
Introduction to Podiatry Practice
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General Information

Overview

This unit introduces you to fundamental aspects of podiatry practice. You will learn about the standards and codes of practice of a podiatrist. You will also set up your clinical workspace, apply infection control principles and occupational health and safety standards. You will learn to take a patient medical history and conduct general assessments of the foot and lower limb in a simulated multi-disciplinary clinical setting.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2023

Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Optional Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
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Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 20%
2. On-campus Activity
Weighting: 10%
3. Presentation
Weighting: 40%
4. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit coordinator reflection

Feedback

There is a need for additional content in this unit relating to Culturally Safe Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Recommendation

It is recommended that future deliveries of this unit include more content related to Culturally Safe Practice in Podiatry

Feedback from Unit coordinator reflection

Feedback

Students enjoyed the two-day practical session, where they were able to apply a range of entry-level hands-on skills

Recommendation

It is recommended that the two-day practical continue to be included in the delivery of this unit moving forward

Feedback from Student Evaluations

Feedback

The currency of unit teaching materials may benefit from revision

Recommendation

It is recommended that the currency of teaching materials used in this unit be revised for future deliveries

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Identify standard policies, codes and guidelines that inform the scope of practice for podiatrists including collaborative practice and team-based care.
  2. Discuss the basic aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment of common neurovascular, nail and skin disorders in podiatry practice.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of safety legislation during application of manual skills using general podiatry equipment.
  4. Conduct a basic podiatric assessment in a professional manner demonstrating ethical and inclusive behaviour.
  5. Discuss culturally safe healthcare in Australia, particularly as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The Learning Outcomes are linked to the professional standards set by the Podiatry Board of Australia. 

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - In-class Test(s) - 20%
2 - Presentation - 40%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - On-campus Activity - 10%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Benjamin Peterson Unit Coordinator
b.peterson@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Welcome to Podiatry

CQUniversity Health Clinic overview

Policies, codes, and guidelines


Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Infection control in Podiatry

Introduction to Podiatry equipment

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Foot and ankle anatomy review

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023

Module/Topic

Vascular assessment of the lower limb

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Neurological assessment of the lower limb

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

Skin and nail pathologies

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-class test (20%) Due: Week 6 Tuesday (22 Aug 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023

Module/Topic

First Nations podiatry care

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

SOAPE interview and presentation

Clinical record keeping

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-campus activity Due: Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2023) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Intensive Practical Session Wednesday and Thursday Week 9 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Presentation (40%) during lecture time

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Presentation (40%) Due: Week 10 Tuesday (19 Sept 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023

Module/Topic

Feedback session for

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023

Module/Topic




Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Written Assessment (30%) Due: Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:59 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
In-class test (20%)

Task Description

The in-class test will be in the form of a closed book test covering content from Weeks 1-5. There will be a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions. The in-class test will be 60 minutes long.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Tuesday (22 Aug 2023) 9:00 am AEST

Test will take place during the lecture time in week 6


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Monday (4 Sept 2023)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

The in-class test will be marked according to an answer guide developed specifically for this assessment task.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Discuss the basic aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment of common neurovascular, nail and skin disorders in podiatry practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety legislation during application of manual skills using general podiatry equipment.

2 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On-campus activity

Task Description

Students are required to complete their tutorial activities from weeks 1-7 and submit them via Moodle as evidence of completion.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (8 Sept 2023) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

No direct feedback will be provided for this assessment task


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Tutorial activities will be marked according to a purpose-made marking sheet.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety legislation during application of manual skills using general podiatry equipment.
  • Conduct a basic podiatric assessment in a professional manner demonstrating ethical and inclusive behaviour.

3 Presentation

Assessment Title
Presentation (40%)

Task Description

You will be required to provide a PowerPoint oral presentation worth 40% covering content covered from weeks 1-9. Your presentation topic and instructions will be made available to you via Moodle.

Your oral presentation will be up to 15 minutes (+/- 10%) long with a Question and Answer session of 5 minutes. You can choose to present 'live' or play a pre-recorded video presentation during the lecture time in Week 10. You must be present to answer questions during the Question and Answer session.

After your presentation, you must upload your PowerPoint slides on Moodle at the latest by Thursday of Week 10 (22nd September 2022, 11:59 pm) as proof of submission and completion.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Tuesday (19 Sept 2023) 9:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

This assessment will be marked according to a rubric which will be made available to students via Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify standard policies, codes and guidelines that inform the scope of practice for podiatrists including collaborative practice and team-based care.
  • Discuss the basic aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and treatment of common neurovascular, nail and skin disorders in podiatry practice.
  • Discuss culturally safe healthcare in Australia, particularly as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

4 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Written Assessment (30%)

Task Description

You will be required to complete a written assessment based on the content delivered in this course. The written assessment will include multiple topics/questions which students will be required to address in their written response. More information will be provided during the term via Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (6 Oct 2023) 11:59 pm AEST

Submit to Moodle by Friday Week 12 11:59pm


Return Date to Students

Results of the written assessment will not be made available prior to the fully-graded date


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

This assessment will be marked according to a rubric which will be made available to students via Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify standard policies, codes and guidelines that inform the scope of practice for podiatrists including collaborative practice and team-based care.
  • Conduct a basic podiatric assessment in a professional manner demonstrating ethical and inclusive behaviour.
  • Discuss culturally safe healthcare in Australia, particularly as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?