Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours)
Central Queensland University
About
The Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course will provide knowledge and equip you with skills that will allow you to assess, diagnose and treat disorders of the foot and lower limb of people of all ages.
In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn about human anatomy, physiology, pathology, wound care, podiatric therapeutics and conduct a research study.
You will have at least 1000 hours of hands-on experience treating real patients in the CQUniversity Health Clinic and at various off-campus clinical sites.
You will conduct gait and movement analyses in our biomechanical laboratories and you will also have the opportunity to fabricate custom made foot orthotic devices in our fully equipped orthotic laboratories.
You will have the opportunity to work with experienced practitioners to ensure your clinical management is based on sound clinical reasoning and is evidence based.
The course will equip you with extensive theoretical knowledge and clinical experience that will provide you with the necessary advanced skills to commence professional practice as a podiatrist in a variety of clinical settings.
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 31 | Total credit points: 192 |
NOTE: Please contact your Course Advisor prior to enrolling in the below units.
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> ALLH11001 | Introduction to Allied Health Practice | --> |
| --> HLTH11027 | Foundations of Health | --> |
| --> PSYC11010 | Fundamentals of Psychology | --> |
| --> ALLH11006 | Life Course Development for Health Professionals | --> |
| --> HLTH12028 | Health Promotion Strategies | --> |
| --> PODI12006 | Fundamentals of Pre-Clinical Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> ALLH12006 | Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals | --> |
| --> MBIO12013 | Microbiology for Health Care | --> |
| --> BMSC13010 | Pharmacology | --> |
| --> PODI12007 | Gerontology in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI12009 | Podiatry Clinical Practice 1 | --> |
| --> PODI12010 | Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics | --> |
| --> MPAT12001 | Medical Pathophysiology | --> |
| --> PODI13009 | Neurovascular Medicine in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI13007 | Podiatry Clinical Practice 2 | --> |
| --> PODI13010 | Sports in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI13008 | Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Limb | --> |
| --> PODI13011 | Podiatry Clinical Practice 3 | --> |
| --> PODI13012 | Paediatrics in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI13014 | Diabetes in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI13015 | Advanced Pharmacology for Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI14008 | Podiatry Clinical Practice 4 | --> |
| --> PODI14009 | Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI14010 | High-Risk Foot and Chronic Wound Care | --> |
| --> PODI14014 | Surgery in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI14011 | Complex Cases in Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> PODI14012 | Podiatry Clinical Practice 5 | --> |
| --> PODI14013 | Professional Podiatry Practice | --> |
| --> BMSC11007 | Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 | --> |
| --> BMSC11008 | Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2 | --> |
| --> ALLH11009 | Research Methods for Health Professionals | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 75 | ATAR 75 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 11 | SR 77 | ATAR 76.5 |
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- Bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Demonstrate advanced clinical and professional skills in podiatry when providing patient centered care, including effective communication and well developed clinical reasoning
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- Integrate advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to practice podiatry in a complex healthcare environment
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- Work independently and/or collaboratively to assess, plan and implement podiatry services in diverse contexts
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- Investigate, analyse and synthesise new information from a range of sources to inform and improve on-going clinical and professional practice
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- Apply appropriate standards of ethical, social and professional behavior in diverse contexts
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- Develop comprehensive knowledge of contemporary research methods used in health professions
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- Apply critical thinking and reflective practice within a research context to analyse, generate and transmit new knowledge related to podiatry
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- Demonstrate advanced health promotion and education abilities pertaining to podiatry within the broader health care system.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | --> | --> | --> | |||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | --> | ||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> | |||||
| 10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | --> | --> | --> |
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