BSc (Hons) Podiatry with Foundation Year

Module: 3HL007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will consider the ways in which systems of the body interact in order to maintain homeostasis. You will be introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and the organisation of body structures and systems. The module will also consider communication systems within the body and the protective and survival mechanisms that work together to maintain a 'healthy' state. Aim: To introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, its body structures and systems.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3HW003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not is determined to a large extent by their circumstances and environment. This module discusses some of the reasons for this and looks at how levels of health differ between different groups in society. Aim: To enable you to develop awareness of the determinants of health

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4HW068

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to construct a bedrock of knowledge and understanding in the key fields of biochemistry and physiology. It is essential to underpin future modules that cover the contexts of diseases that affect the lower limb and underpins the diagnostic process and clinical judgement of the Podiatrist. The module will look at biological components of life in the context of biochemistry and go on to cover the physiological systems in the context the “normal” physiological concepts while seeking to offer linkage more specifically to the “abnormal.”

Module: 4HW069

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module builds on the pre-clinical module moving your knowledge and skills forward in the treatment of patients in a managed clinical environment under the supervision of qualified staff. You will build up the necessary dexterity and skills associated with nail cutting and debridement of callus and production of chair-side removable devices and padding adhered to the foot. You will develop your knowledge of health and safety and record keeping in the clinical environment and learn new skills associated with basic patient assessment of the lower limb. Connections will be made between concurrent theoretical leaning and the use of theory in practice. You will be given insight into “Profession identity” as Podiatrists and gain an understanding of the working relationships between professionals as members of health care teams together in the NHS and the private sector. The module is conducted in a managed clinical environment supervised by qualified podiatrists to assist you in the development of develop the necessary psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills associated with podiatric practice.

Module: 4HW065

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module sets the scene for the development of essential practical skills that are required before you can move on to treating patients as part of your clinical learning experience. There is a strong focus on development of the psychomotor skills and the underpinning knowledge and health and safety components required to demonstrate safe and competent practice. The content of this module will initiate some of the basic knowledge required e.g. professional development, physics and physiology of movement, physiology and microbiology and introduction to lower limb anatomy. The module is conducted in a managed clinical environment supervised by qualified podiatric staff to develop the necessary psychomotor, cognitive and affective skills associated with podiatric practice.

Module: 4HW066

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will consider an holistic approach to the diagnostic process and the identification of pathologies associated with trauma, infection, systemic disease and congenital factors. You will gain an understanding of the biological basis of health and disease in the lower limb, including detailed structure and function of the skin and nails, and the inflammatory processes and histopathologies associated with lower limb conditions. It is also important to consider the social and psychological factors that determine the health and well-being of an individual and the needs of the patient and carer.

Module: 4HW067

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will focus on the specific fundamentals of musculoskeletal structure and function. It is important that you gain a detailed grounding in the structure and function to underpin the pathomechanics that will follow in future modules. You will explore the physics and physiology of movement, the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system from both a physiological perspective of muscle and osseous development, growth and structure and the perspective of the underlying physics that underpins movement.

Module: 4HW070

Credits: 20

Period: 2

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