This unit is taken over two semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. <br/><br/>Students rotate through the UWA Podiatry Clinic, podiatry departments of the main teaching hospitals, community health centres and private practice and are instructed in the podiatric treatment of common foot conditions. Students perform vascular and neurological assessments of the lower extremity; learn how to manage diabetic and neurovascular foot problems; and assist with minor podiatric surgical procedures of skin and nail conditions under local anaesthesia. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Andrew Knox