PODI11001 - Introduction to Podiatry Practice

General Information

Unit Synopsis

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

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 1
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites There are no pre-requisites for the 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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 2 - 2025 Profile
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).

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.

Assessment Tasks

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

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

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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.

Source: SUTE unit comments
Feedback
The clarity of the On-Campus Activity requirements could be improved by including a checklist on the Moodle page
Recommendation
It is recommended that in future deliveries of PODI11001 a checklist is included on the Moodle page to improve the clarity of the On-Campus Activity requirements
Action Taken
In 2024, a checklist was added to the Moodle page to clearly outline the requirements of the On-Campus Activity.
Source: SUTE unit comments
Feedback
Video recordings of hands-on demonstrations would be useful for students to review outside of class
Recommendation
It is recommended that in future deliveries of PODI11001 additional video recordings of hands-on demonstrations are included to aid student revision
Action Taken
In 2024, a suite of new video recordings of hands-on demonstrations were developed, added to the Moodle page, and referred to during class time, to aid student revision.
Source: Informal feedback from students.
Feedback
Students enjoyed the practical intensive sessions and the breadth of hands-on learning covered during these sessions.
Recommendation
It is recommended that a practical intensive session continues to be included in subsequent deliveries of this unit.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Unit Coordinator Reflection.
Feedback
Students continue to find the In-Class Test challenging.
Recommendation
It is recommended that practical strategies to promote success in the in-class test be implemented in subsequent deliveries of this unit. For example, via the introduction of online practice quiz(zes).
Action Taken
In Progress
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 Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - In-class Test(s) • •
2 - Presentation • • •
3 - Written Assessment • • •
4 - On-campus Activity • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • • •
7 - Cross Cultural Competence • • • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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