POD406 Podopaediatrics (8)
AbstractThis subject provides students with a detailed understanding of common diseases and conditions associated with childhood and adolescence, with a focus on the lower extremity. It equips students with foundation knowledge of child development from preconception to adolescence. In conjunction with the students previous clinical knowledge, on completion of this subject the student will be able to work with children, young persons and their families, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to enhance mobility and independence. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: POD406
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Community Health |
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Enrolment restrictionsBachelor of Podiatry and Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) |
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Incompatible subject(s) |
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POD201 POD211 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to demonstrate the following attributes, with specific reference to the lower limb and related structures:
describe the normal development from preconception to adolescents;
describe the biological principles of genetics and disorders of inheritance;
describe the presentation and management of common medical conditions of childhood/adolescence;
discuss in detail the diagnosis and management of specified structural and functional disorders/conditions associated with childhood/adolescence that can affect the lower extremity;
demonstrate skills in interaction /examination of the neonate, prewalker, child and adolescent;
describe the effect of pregnancy on maternal health and locomotion; and
recognize the role and potential for podiatry in the interdisciplinary paediatric team. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Physical, cognitive and emotional social developmental milestones: preconception to adolescence
Interaction, history-taking and physical examination of children and adolescents
Psychological considerations when treating children and adolescents
Assessment of paediatric gait
Paediatric Footwear
General disease and conditions that commonly affect children and adolescents
Neuromuscular conditions that emerge/start in childhood including the aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, general and podiatric management
Rheumatic conditions of childhood and adolescence, including the aetiology and clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, general and podiatric management
Chromosomal disorders (genetic) including the specific aetiology and clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, general and podiatric management
Childhood injuries including diagnosis and management of sports injuries and fractures
Musculoskeletal disorders affecting children such as Talipes, metatarsus adductus, osteochondritis, Aetiology and clinical presentation, Diagnostic tests, General and podiatric management
Frontal plane conditions of the lower limb, Aetiology and clinical presentation, Diagnostic tests, General and podiatric management
Pregnancy: prenatal development from conception to postnatal with discussion on specific issues arising throughout this period for both mother and unborn child
Health promotion: effective health promotion targeted for children and adolescents covering a range of current public health issues
Mandatory reporting/legal issues in dealing with children |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.