Unit Profile Correction added on 22-04-24
There has been an update to due dates for assessments due to a unit schedule clash. The due dates are as follows:
1.On-campus Activity (Critical Appraisal of Literature Presentation)
Weighting: 15%
Due: Week 3 Thursday (21st Mar 2024) 12:00 PM AEST (During Tutorial Time)
2. Written Assessment (Case Report)
Weighting: 35%
Due: Week 10 Friday (17 May 2024) 11:59 PM AEST
3. In-class Tests
Weighting: 50%
Due: Week 12 Thursday (30th May 2024) 10:00 AM AEST
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
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 - 2024
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).
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
Assessment Overview
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
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 SUTE and Unit Coordinator Reflection
Allow more time between the written assessment and in-class test
It is recommended that the written assessment and the in-class test be scheduled at least two-weeks apart
- 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.
- 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 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
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- ZOOM
No referencing style set.
a.alrady@cqu.edu.au
b.peterson@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
This week we will review the lower limb arterial system:
- Anatomy
- Macro vascular disease (PAD)
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
Article Review: PAD Critical appraisal of research.
Module/Topic
This week we will review the lower limb arterial system:
- Anatomy
- Micro vascular disease (PAD)
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
Activity 1 - Case Study
Activity 2 - Article Appraisal Discussion prior to week 3 submission.
Module/Topic
This week we will review the lower limb venous system:
- Anatomy - deep and superficial
- CVI
- DVT
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
*Student presentations will occur during tutorial time.
Critical appraisal of literature presentation Due: Week 3 Monday (18 Mar 2024) 3:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
This week we will review the lower limb venous system:
- Anatomy
- Lymphatic Disease
- Lymphodema
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
Activity 1 - Case Study
Module/Topic
This week we will review the lower limb nervous system:
- Anatomy
- CNS
- PNS
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
Activity- 1 Youtube video
Activity 2 - Case Study
Activity 3- Assessment 2 Case Report discussion prior to week 10 submission.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
This week we will review the autonomic system:
- Anatomy
- Sympathetic
- Parasympathetic
- Autonomic
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
Activity 1 - Youtube video
Activity 2 - Case Study
Module/Topic
Podiatry Specific Vascular Assessments
This week we will review Podiatry Specific Vascular assessments:
Arterial Assessments
- Pulses
- Hand Held Doppler
- ABI/TBI
- Arterial Ultrasound
- Angiogram
Venous Assessment
- Duplex Ultrasound
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
Activity 1- CQU Vascular assessment forms
Activity 2 - Case Study
Module/Topic
This week we will review podiatry specific neurological assessments.
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
Activity 1- Video on neurological assessment
Activity 2 - CQU Neurological assessment form
Module/Topic
This lecture will provide an introduction to lower limb ulceration and the neuropathic foot.
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
Activity 1 - Clinical Case Studies
Activity 2 - Assessment 2 Case Report discussion prior to submission (Due week 10.)
Module/Topic
This week we will review the content delivered in this unit throughout the term in preparation for the in-class test
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam revision for Assessment 3: In-Class Test (50%) during tutorial time.
Case Report Due: Week 10 Friday (17 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
No class Self- Directed study time to prep for exam.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The In-class test (50%) will take place during the lecture time 1pm - 3pm on Monday 27/5/24
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 On-campus Activity
You will be required to select (from a list) one peer-reviewed article pertinent to neurovascular medicine in podiatry, as agreed with your unit coordinator. Each student must select a different article. During your week three tutorial time, you will be required to present a five-to-seven minute presentation which summarises your article. More information will be provided to you regarding this assessment task during term.
If you 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 being undertaken remotely.
Week 3 Monday (18 Mar 2024) 3:00 pm AEST
Presented during tutorial time.
Week 5 Monday (1 Apr 2024)
Students will be given written feedback two weeks following the presentation by the unit coordinator or delegate
- 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.
- 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
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Written Assessment
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.
Week 10 Friday (17 May 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Online via Moodle
Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024)
Students will be given written feedback two weeks from submission date.
The marking guide (rubric) and further instructions will be made available under the 'Assessment' tab in Moodle.
- 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
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
3 In-class Test(s)
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.
Week 12 Monday (27 May 2024) 1:00 pm AEST
The in-class test (50%) will take place during the lecture time (1-3pm) Monday 27/5/24
Exam Week Monday (10 June 2024)
Two weeks from submission date.
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.
- 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.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
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?
