CQUniversity Unit Profile
PODI13009 Neurovascular Medicine in Podiatry Practice
Neurovascular Medicine in Podiatry Practice
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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will focus on the neurological and vascular disorders that have an impact on the lower extremity. You will examine the clinical features, pathogenesis and significance of such disorders and develop an understanding of the psychosocial impact. You will advance your skill and knowledge of diagnostic screening with the use of specialised tests specific to the lower limb. An evidence based approach to clinical examination will be central to this unit.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

To be enrolled in this unit, students must be enrolled in CB86 Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course. Pre-requisite: PODI12009 Clinical Podiatry Practice 1 AND Corequisite: PODI13007 Clinical Podiatry Practice 2

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 1 - 2022

Rockhampton
Sydney

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).

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. On-campus Activity
Weighting: 15%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 50%

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 Student Evaluation - Have Your Say

Feedback

Some students noted that the In-class test results were not returned within 2 weeks of sitting the test at the end of the term.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the lecturer and Unit coordinator engages in clearer communication with students regarding the assessment procedure so that students are aware that the last assessment results will be released with Certification of Grades of the unit.

Feedback from Student Evaluation - Have Your Say

Feedback

Students noted that engagement via ISL can be improved during lectures and tutorials.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Unit coordinator monitors student engagement during lectures and tutorials and provides feedback to sessional staff where necessary.

Feedback from Staff reflection

Feedback

The topics covered in this unit continues to be relevant to clinical practice and meets the Learning Outcomes of the unit.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the unit topics and content continue to be updated and mapped in line with the unit Learning Outcomes.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation. Apply appropriate examination techniques for common neurovascular disorders affecting the lower limb.
  2. Describe the impact of vascular and neurological conditions affecting the lower limb, and prescribe self-management techniques for patients with a range of different neurological and vascular conditions
  3. Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common neurovascular pathologies in podiatric practice in a professional manner.
  4. Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice

Per NPC1311

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
1 - Written Assessment - 35%
2 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
3 - On-campus Activity - 15%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
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

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 35%
2 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
3 - On-campus Activity - 15%
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

No referencing style set.

Teaching Contacts
Adriaan Erasmus Unit Coordinator
a.erasmus@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 - Lower Limb Arterial System Begin Date: 07 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review the lower limb arterial system.

Chapter

Readings or textbook chapters for each week will be posted in Moodle. Please note that information from readings may be assessed during the examination.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 - Lower Limb Venous System Begin Date: 14 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review the lower limb venous system.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 - Lower Limb Lymphatic System Begin Date: 21 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review the lower limb lymphatic system.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Critical appraisal of literature presentation Due: Week 3 Thursday (24 Mar 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 4 - Lower Limb Nervous System Begin Date: 28 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review the lower limb nervous system.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 - Autonomic Nervous System Begin Date: 04 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review the autonomic system.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 11 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 - Clinical Placement Begin Date: 18 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

There will be no lecture or tutorial this week due to Clinical Placements.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 - Clinical Placement Begin Date: 25 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

There will be no lecture or tutorial this week due to Clinical Placements.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 - Clinical Placement Begin Date: 02 May 2022

Module/Topic

There will be no lecture or tutorial this week due to Clinical Placements. 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 - Podiatry Specific Vascular Assessments Begin Date: 09 May 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review podiatry specific vascular assessments.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 - Podiatry Specific Neurological Assessments Begin Date: 16 May 2022

Module/Topic

This week we will review podiatry specific neurological assessments.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case Report Due: Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 - Introduction to Lower Limb Ulceration and Neuropathic Foot Begin Date: 23 May 2022

Module/Topic

This lecture will provide an introduction to lower limb ulceration and the neuropathic foot.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 - Revision Begin Date: 30 May 2022

Module/Topic

Revision

Mock exam 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-class Test (50%) Begin Date: 13 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

In-class test.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-class Test Due: Exam Week Thursday (16 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Term Specific Information

Attendance: As per the University’s recommendation that "All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes,” you should also be aware that there is clear evidence to show that attendance rates are directly related to academic progress. It is therefore in your best interest and strongly recommended in the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course, that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning.


Uniform: In all practical classes and professional placement practice sessions, you are required to wear the nominated uniform. You must purchase your uniform from the bookshop. This uniform is separate to the mandatory clinical uniform. Please refer to the Podiatry Course Handbook for further details.

Assessment Tasks

1 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
Critical appraisal of literature presentation

Task Description

You will be required to select one peer-review article pertinent to neurovascular medicine in podiatry. When you have selected your article, please post the citation in the discussion forum on Moodle. Each student must select a different article. Please check the discussion forum to ensure you have not selected the same article as another student. You will be required to prepare a brief five minute presentation which summarises your article. More information will be provided to you regarding this assessment task during term.

You must be ready to give your presentation from Week 3 during term. Approximately two students each week from Week 3 of term will be required to present their article in class time and will be selected at random each week. If you are selected to present and are not in attendance that day, you must present the Unit Coordinator with a medical certificate within 5 working days of the class and your presentation will be rescheduled. Failure to do so will result in you receiving a fail grade for this assessment task.

If you are not able to complete this presentation on-campus, please inform your unit co-ordinator as soon as possible. If the reason is valid (e.g. isolation requirements due to being a close contact of a COVID positive person), accommodations can be made to facilitate doing this presentation supervised off-campus. If a feasible alternative cannot be found/ agreed upon, you will be required to apply for an extension for this assessment task on your Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 3 Thursday (24 Mar 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Offline


Return Date to Students

Week 3 Thursday (24 Mar 2022)

Students will be given informal feedback immediately after the presentation by the Unit Coordinator.


Weighting
15%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

You will be assessed on your ability to present the following:
  • Title, authors and year of publication
  • Aim of article
  • Brief methodology
  • Study findings and implications
  • Brief critical appraisal of article
The marking guide (rubric) and further instructions will be made available under the 'Assessment' tab in Moodle.


Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation. Apply appropriate examination techniques for common neurovascular disorders affecting the lower limb.
  • Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Case Report

Task Description

You will be required to submit a written assessment in the form of a case report pertinent to neurovascular medicine in podiatry. You will be required to explain, describe and explore a particular case using multiple sources of evidence. Further detail regarding this assessment task will be provided during term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Friday (20 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Online


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Friday (3 June 2022)


Weighting
35%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The marking guide (rubric) and further instructions will be made available under the 'Assessment' tab in Moodle.


Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the impact of vascular and neurological conditions affecting the lower limb, and prescribe self-management techniques for patients with a range of different neurological and vascular conditions
  • Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common neurovascular pathologies in podiatric practice in a professional manner.
  • Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

3 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
In-class Test

Task Description

The In-class test (50%) will be in a form of a closed book in-class test covering content from Week 1- 12.

Students will be required to attend on-campus to complete this class test. The class test will be 120 minutes long.

If you are not able to complete this test on-campus, please inform your unit co-ordinator as soon as possible. If the reason is valid (e.g. isolation requirements due to being a close contact of a COVID positive person), accommodations can be made to facilitate taking this test supervised off-campus. If a feasible alternative cannot be found/ agreed upon, you will be required to apply for an extension for this assessment task on your Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Thursday (16 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Offline


Return Date to Students

2 weeks after In-class test


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

The class test will assess all content covered from Weeks 1-12. You will be provided with sample questions during the term to prepare you for the class test.


Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation. Apply appropriate examination techniques for common neurovascular disorders affecting the lower limb.
  • Describe the impact of vascular and neurological conditions affecting the lower limb, and prescribe self-management techniques for patients with a range of different neurological and vascular conditions
  • Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common neurovascular pathologies in podiatric practice in a professional manner.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

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?