Introduction to Podiatry 400905

Introduction to Podiatry (400905)

Week 1 Lecture 1 - Introduction
Dr Steven Walmsley
Miss Kate Carter
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Unit information on vUWS & LG

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Learning Outcomes

No. Unit Learning Outcome

1 Identify the roles of podiatry in the health care setting.

2 Define and describe the aetiology of common skin and nail disorders in the clinical
setting.
3 Discuss the relevance of clinical skills in assessment of foot problems and historical
background of treatment including footwear.

4 Explain and demonstrate the relevant skills in assessing dermatological, vascular, and
neurological status in the normal population.
5 Identify the importance of lower extremity biomechanics and gait analysis in a health
care environment.
6 Discuss and apply the framework of infection control standards in the health care
environment.
7 Describe the management of patient data.

8 Identify the legal and professional standards associated with documentation in clinical
settings
Assessment

Monday
6th April

Monday
18th April
Assessment 1 – Online Quiz (Open Book)
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Assessment 2 – Online Quiz (Closed Book)

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Assessment 3 – Final Exam (60%)

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Assessment 3 – Final Exam (60%)

• 2 hour exam
• Closed book conditions
• MCQ
• Short and longer answer questions
Assessment 4 – Compulsory attendance

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Assessment 4 – Compulsory attendance
Resources

Rebecca Gordon r.gordon@westernsydeny.edu.au

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vUWS – 4708 Podiatric Medicine (Courses 2020)

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Additional Help
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400905 Unit Content

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Unit Content – Podiatric Conditions

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Unit Content – Basic Assessment Principles

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Useful Text Books
Objectives for Today

No. Unit Learning Outcome

1 Identify the roles of podiatry in the health care setting.

Define and describe the aetiology of common skin and nail disorders in the clinical
2 setting.
Discuss the relevance of clinical skills in assessment of foot problems and historical
3 background of treatment including footwear.

Explain and demonstrate the relevant skills in assessing dermatological, vascular, and
4 neurological status in the normal population.
Identify the importance of lower extremity biomechanics and gait analysis in a health
5 care environment.
Discuss and apply the framework of infection control standards in the health care
6 environment.
Describe the management of patient data.
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Identify the legal and professional standards associated with documentation in clinical
8 settings
What is Podiatry?
• An independent practitioner
• Specialist in the management
of disorders which affect the
lower limb and foot
• Assess, diagnose and manage
a whole range of conditions
across all ages
Where do podiatrists work?

• Health boards
• Private practice
• Industry
• Private Companies
• Sports
• Retail
• Research
• Health Education
• Forensic Podiatry
• Prison Service
The podiatry scope of practice
The ICF Model for care
The ICF Model for care
Podiatry in the multi-disciplinary team
The ICF Model for care
Safe and effective practice
Safe and effective practice
Safe and effective practice
Safe practice – Work, Health & Safety
Infection Control

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Infection control guidelines
Transmission of infection
Transmission of infection
Source of infections
Transmission for infection
Principles of Infection Control
Principles of Infection Control

≥ 5 μ in size

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Risk Management
Standard universal precautions

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Standard universal precautions
Additional precautions

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Standard and transmission precautions
Hand hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
PPE in Podiatry

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PPE – Standard precautions

Exposure to blood/body Exposure to bloody/body Exposure to bloody/body

substance probable – no substances anticipated –
risk of splashing/routine low risk of splashing/ dust
contact creation
Wear gloves Wear gloves and plastic
apron
substances anticipated –
high risk of splashing/ dust
creation
Wear gloves, plastic apron,
eye protection and
appropriate eye mask
Donning PPE
Removing PPE
PPE
PPE: Footwear
Footwear should be enclosed and designed as such that
protection from injury is ensured – such as from sharps
being dropped.
Which of the shoes below do you think would protect you
more from a falling scalpel blade?
PPE
Cleaning
Patient Centred Care

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