1997 QUT Handbook

nological and ethical issues which influence the well-being
of individuals and families. Topics include: what is home economics?;
societal issues; implications for home economics
praxis; developing a
Courses: ED13, HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN626 HOME ECONOMICS FIELD STUDY
Enables students to develop an area of their own Choosing
and to explore this in depth. The format and content of the
program are negotiated between student and lecturer. However
it is intended that the focus of the study be investigating
home economics theory and practice within the school and/or
community setting. Possible areas of study might include:
education issues for home economics; home economics and
feminism; family studies; human development; human relationships;
food and nutrition; textiles; shelter; consumerism;
management; design; environmental issues; technology. Areas
available are determined by the expertise and research
interests of the staff.
Courses: HL88,HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN627 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Topics include: an in-depth study of drugs relevant to podiatric
practice; including their actions, indications,
contraindications, adverse reactions, drug interactions and
dosages; indications and contraindications and adverse effects
of the use of antibiotics, sedatives, NSAIDs analgesics,
corticosteroids, epinephrine in relevant local anaesthetics; the
actions of systemic drugs on the nervous system, cardiovascular,
endocrine and musculo skeletal systems; prescription
writing and drug regulations.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN628 CLINICAL PATHOLOGY & DIAGNOSIS
Provides students with advanced clinical management skills
commensurate with the Master’s Degree level of education:
an important practical adjunct to the theoretical concepts of
clinical pathology and associated diagnostic techniques;
gives the podiatrist the opportunity to apply acquired knowledge
in a supervised clinical environment facilitating a comprehensive
approach to the evaluation and treatment of foot
pathology in the community; students undertake the management
of patients attending the QUT clinical facility.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN629 GENERAL MEDICINE
Provides an advanced level of knowledge necessary for an
holistic medical approach to the management of disease processes.
The relationship between pathogenesis and advanced
therapeutic treatment is explored; designed to enhance the
theoretical and clinical knowledge gained from the advanced
pharmacology and clinical pathology/diagnosis units. Topics
include: haematopoietic and lymphoid system; immune
system; endocrine system; musculoskeletal system; hereditary
and genetic; nervous system; cardiovascular system;
gastrointestinal system; the liver, the biliary tract and the
pancreas; respiratory system; the renal system.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN630 COMPUTERISED GAIT ANALYSIS
Students have the opportunity to further their study and understanding
of human movement and gait analysis; and to
enhance their clinical biomechanical assessment of a patient,
thus allowing for better evaluation and treatment regimes.
This is achieved using computerised video motion assessment
and foot force assessment systems. Particular emphasis
is directed to providing the student with the opportunity
of applying this information to specialised areas of podiatric
sports medicine.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
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■ PUN631 PODIATRIC SURGERY
Introduces professionals to the more technical aspects of foot
surgery. It deals with preoperative planning of procedures as
well as postoperative complications. By the end of the unit students
will gain sufficient knowledge to be able to make informed
referrals to those qualified to perform appropriate procedures.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN641 CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
Development of skills in data management systems and techniques
used in clinical trials and epidemiological research.
Methods of collecting and organising clinical data for research
purposes; organisation of clinical trials; protocol design and
interpretation; quality control and maintaining the integrity
of trials; software applications for clinical data management;
presentation skills in data management. Offered in 1997 subject
to sufficient student numbers.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN642 CLASSIFICATION & CASEMIX IN
HEALTH
The use of classification systems in health services and their
applications; statistical classifications (such as ICD) and nomenclatures
(such as SNOMED); specialist classification systems
for different health care settings (e.g. hospitals, ambulatory
care, general practice); the development, application and
use of casemix classification systems, especially ANDRGs.
Offered in 1997 subject to sufficient student numbers.
Courses: HL88, NS64, NS85, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN643 HEALTH INFORMATICS
The use of information technology in health services; computers,
telecommunications and electronic storage systems
(such as optical disk); technical, financial, human resource
management and legal issues associated with the use of health
informatics; applications for health authorities, hospitals, other
health institutions and private practice. Field trips are included.
Offered in 1997 subject to sufficient student numbers.
Courses: HL88, NS64, NS85, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN644 CASE STUDIES IN HEALTH
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Either individually or in groups, students analyse case studies,
assess the situation and propose a solution or alternative
solutions. The case studies are based on recent or current situations
in local health care settings. Offered in 1997 subject to
sufficient student numbers.
Courses: HL88, HL68
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN692 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
This subject offers an overview of health care delivery systems,
examining the context in which public health operates
in Australia. It is an introduction to the health administration
branch of public health, being concerned with the coordination
of human, physical, financial and information resources
at all levels, including international, national, state, regional,
community, facility and program levels. Health care delivery
is examined from an organisational perspective in its ability
to solve exiting problems, to prevent future problems, and to
promote good health.
Courses: IF64, PU60, PU85, HL68, HL88
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ PUN696 AN INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH
PROMOTION
This subject introduces students to the discipline of health
promotion, an essential component of study for students of
public health. It places health promotion, and provides an
overview of its role, within the context of public health. Provides
a critique of the relationship between health promotion
and contemporary public health, including health policy formation.
Outlines the theories and principles underpinning