Chronic Conditions

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop, refresh, and maintain clinical skills in accordance with best practice, reflecting a multi-disciplinary & patient centred approach
• Utilise clinical examples in the explanation and application of information

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Identify altered aspects of microbiology and immunology in conditions affecting the lower limb
• Relate systemic disease presentation to the local manifestations occurring in the lower limb

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Access, synthesise and interpret information from a range of robust, rigorous & valid sources to inform clinical practice and to evaluate the impact on patient outcomes
• Apply the skills and reflective practices needed for academic study and enquiry
• Utilise problem solving skills based upon a triage strategy for time and risk management
• Construct effective communication drawn from an appreciation of evidence based practice

Students will study:

• Pathophysiology related to vascular, neurological, dermatological and musculoskeletal systems manifesting within the lower limb and foot
• Principles of pathology and immunology
• Infection and disease: sources and transmission
• Characteristics and examples of relevant infectious agents: viruses, bacteria and fungi
• The action and uses of drugs of relevance to podiatry such as:
• Antimicrobials, anti-fungal agents, drugs used for disorders of the CVS, CNS, respiratory system, and endocrine system, drugs used for the treatment of musculoskeletal and joint disease and nutritional and blood disorders
• Clinically grounded critical appraisal skills to allow the demonstration of an understanding, application and extrapolation of valid and rigorous information collection techniques.

Teaching and learning methods

The learning opportunities within this module are set to align with those of the Local Anaesthesia/Administration & Supply and Foot & Ankle MSK modules, thus facilitating maximum consistency throughout the programme. Consequently, there will be opportunity to discuss key facts and real podiatric case studies relative to the outlined content, thereby fostering a deep learning approach appropriate to level 5. The learning and teaching opportunities within this module will be a case based led one, with relevant hypothetical cases previously prepared by the module staff team and presented for in depth analysis and discussion. In addition, students may also be asked to prepare relevant cases from their own clinical caseloads for discussion during these main lecture sessions. The structure will allow the authentic case to form the central resource enhanced with a blend of keynote research based lectures, workshops, small group work and formative peer assessment.

Students will be encouraged to use recommended independent learning material, both printed and electronic. Use is made of a range of e-communication learning resources, i.e. pod casts and discussion forums. Weekly seminars will serve to discuss the feedback presented by students from the reading and researching around the case based tasks.

All students will receive access to assessment criteria from the commencement of the module to assist in the alignment of the learning experiences, learning outcomes and assessment process.

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Talis via Blackboard. All resources are now available through Talis (available on Blackboard), delineated between essential and optional, categorised to align with segments within the module, and updated regularly to reflect the progression of science and discovery relevant to the taught components.

Assessment strategy

Academic poster production and presentation with viva.

Pathophysiology: Summative assessment requires the design, production and presentation of poster which focuses upon a self-selected chronic condition pathology relevant to Podiatry. Your presentation will be followed by a question and answer viva to explore the content.

It is proposed that the degree of choice will foster ownership; create further alignment to clinical and theoretical modules, thereby facilitating deep learning. This is particularly pertinent with the clinical placement module where information gained from this assignment will cross pollinate with the clinical development record (CDR). It is proposed that this mode of assessment would enable the individual to demonstrate a range of cognitive domains spanning the learning outcomes for knowledge base, attitudes, professional and transferable skills.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External