School Of Health SciencesPodiatric Professional Practice StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400934.3
Discipline: PODIATRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4661 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Podiatric Medicine or 4665 Master of Podiatric Medicine.
About this Unit
This unit will introduce students to the principles of professional development and appropriate requirements to function as a registered podiatrist. As podiatrists may work as a primary provider, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in the public or private health care setting, they require extensive knowledge of many aspects of the management of a practice or business. During a one week conference, students will be introduced to a gumut of principles specific to professional, ethical and legal issues associated with working as a podiatrist and practice and workplace administrative policies and procedures.