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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

30

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-09-01

Module Leader:

Grace Linsley

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study
Work Based Learning
Lecture
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Professional Body Requirements

Health and Care Professions Council
Royal College of Podiatry

Synopsis

You will have the opportunity to assess and manage a wide variety of podiatric conditions in the University’s podiatry clinic and during a four-week practice placement. You will complete practical classes to develop your neurological and vascular assessment skills, whilst orthotic sessions give you an opportunity to practically explore the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Primarily this module will be delivered in the clinical environment and in placement settings. You will engage with service users and their carers to develop your clinical skills. You will initially learn with each other or simulation materials for the vascular and neurological component of the module. Each will be … For more content click the Read More button below. You will be actively engaged with computer based learning materials throughout the clinical schedule these will be used for immediate reference, revision and consolidation of existing knowledge and for access to new learning materials. You will be encouraged to reflect upon the development of your clinical skills throughout the academic year.

Outline Syllabus

• Clinical skills in the assessment and planning and management of patients appropriate to intermediate level. • Health promotion activities, negotiation and inter-personal and inter-professional communication skills.• Vascular and neurological physical assessment of the lower limb• Functional and accommodative foot orthoses fabrication techniques and application to patients.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Practical skills assessment
Assessment 2: Practical skills assessment

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio
Assessment 2: Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment 3: Practical Skills Assessment
Assessment 4: Practical Skills Assessment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised (and) confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual patients/clients for use of any of their personal health … For more content click the Read More button below. The clinical examination and the orthotics assessment will be held under University Examination Conditions All elements of each assessment must be passed in order to gain credit for the module. (PSRB requirement). The expectation is that all elements 2, 3 and 4 of this assessment will be undertaken within normal clinical time constraints and conditions. Therefore if you have a personal learning support plan in place which usually recommends additional time in assessments, this will not apply to either element of assessment.

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