podiatry open day presentation june 2013
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Welcome to the 2013 Summer Open Day
Podiatry Division
Maria Young-Course Leader
Paula Riley - Admissions Tutor
School of Health Professions
University context
University of Brighton
Management and I.S
ArtsHealth
and social science
School of Nursing
and Midwifery
School of Health
Professions
School of Applied
Social Science
Science and Engineering
Education and Sport
Brighton and Sussex
Medical SchoolHastingsHastings
The School of Health Professions
A centre of excellence for allied health professions education and research
A multi-disciplinary approach to health and social care
School of Health
Professions
Clinical Research Centre
Partner Colleges
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy Podiatry
School structure
EastbourneCampus:
Robert Dodd
QueenwoodLibrary
School of Health Professions -approximate student population: 850
Click icon to add pictureLeaf Hospital
• 22 Chair Clinic
• Minor Ops Suite
• Fully kitted musculoskeletal assessment lab
• Ultrasound diagnostic Imaging
• Orthotics laboratory
• Direct Access to NHS patients tailored to suit the learning needs
• The staff Team
The Leaf Hospital internal placement
Excellent facilities
• Excellence in teaching and support
All of our pre-registration courses received the highest rating in our most recent QAA review
Dedicated, friendly and approachable staff with professional experience and expertise
Excellence in teaching and support
Innovative and relevant
Research undertaken by our staff informs teaching, ensuring that courses are relevant and serve the needs of students and employers.
11 peer-reviewed publications
£205,000 of grant income
Funded PhD studentship
5 staff speaking at Nationalpodiatry conference
Research 2011-12
Podiatry
Medical discipline focusing on assessment, diagnosis and management of lower limb health disorders
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1593 First mentions of profession alongside ‘barber surgeons’
1795 Title “Chiropodist” coined by David Low
1912 National Society chiropodists formed
1938 Chiropody recognised as profession by BMA1960 The registration act protects ‘State Registered Chiropodist’ title2003 The Health Professions Council protection of title ‘Podiatrist’ & ‘Chiropodist’
Professional history
• Diabetic care
• Surgery
• Forensics
• Biomechanics
• Sports podiatry
• Paediatrics
• Elderly care
• Rehabilitation
• Research
Scope of practice
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1987 Course started
1989 First degree program
1993 First podiatry masters degree
2008 First podiatric surgery course in England
2012 NEW undergraduate course
Sunday Times University Guide 2013“The University of Brighton was a pioneer in the teaching of computer science, podiatry and sports journalism
2014 New independent prescribing course
Podiatry at the University of Brighton
• 3 year honours
degree
• Modular design
• Innovative learning
and teaching
• Range of clinical
placements
• Variety assessment
methods
• Maintains core
research element
Course overview
• Practical Skills Classes•Clinical Placements•Seminars•Lectures•Tutorials•Expert patient sessions•On-line learning•Research•Inter-professional learning•Peer-assisted learning
Teachingmethods
• Presentations• Vivas/OSCE• Case studies• Written Exams• Practical write-ups• Posters• Essays• Reflective portfolios• Publishable research paper• Practical/Clinical Exams
Assessmentmethods
Leaf HospitalESHT contract, Private practice
Volunteering – Nepal Leprosy Trust, London Marathon
Consultancy – Arthritis Care, ARUK, FDUK CUPP – Activity Buddies
Podiatry and School Science (PASS)
Social Engagement
• Study support• Year tutor & personal tutor• Module leaders• Course leader • Peers
STUDENT SERVICES
• Welfare and advice • Disability services• Accommodation• GP service• Finance
Support on the courses
• 31 NHS Funded places this year, for UK and EU residents
• Entry Criteria: 300 UCAS Tariff Points Access course (science/healthcare based)• Make sure your reflective statement shows you are well-rounded and balanced individual • Work experience valuable e.g. hospital, private practice, care home, charity. • Evidence that you have researched podiatry and if
possible shadowed a podiatrist• Key skills: communication hand-to-eye co-
ordination
• Apply via UCAS
Admissions criteria
The Undergraduate program
What makes us special?
What do you need to know?
Start of several modules that build throughout the three years
• Clinical practice
• Introduction to academic skills
• Podiatrist as a professional
• Musculoskeletal podiatry
• Health Psychology
Year one
2 Physiology modules
• Neurology and Endocrine
• Cardiovascular
Skin and its appendages
Modules specific to year one
STUDENT /PODIATRIST
Year 2 Modules
• Clinical Practice 3 & 4• Health Psychology & Related behaviour• Musculoskeletal Podiatry 3• Nail Surgery & Local Anaesthesia• Podiatrist as a professional • Clinical Science• Research design & ethics
Consolidate understanding
of the ‘Normal’
Develop understanding
of the ‘abnormal’
Apply to patients in a meaningful
way
Develop transferable
skills
Appreciate professional obligations
Build relationships
with colleagues
Year 3 Modules
• Clinical Practice 5 & 6 & external placements• Conducting Research • Medicine and Pharmacology for the at risk
foot • Learning by Objectives• Health Promotion• Critical Reflection• Podiatrist as a Professional 3
Application of knowledge in medicine and pharmacology to the clinical setting
Conduct research and produce at publishable paper
Develop your specialist area
Continue to build professional skills and critical reflection in preparation for first post
Management of complex clinical caseloads
Network professionally – across disciplines
Clinical Education at the
University of Brighton
What makes us special?
What do you need to know?
Be
Informed
Models of clinical education
External
Internal
UoB
Why is this important to know?
1/3 of the course is clinical teaching…..
Dedicated clinical educators – why is this important? Dedicated Hospital – Is this a good thing? Dedicated clinics – What does this mean?
It’s hub and focus is clinical education; building the perfect environment for you to learn and develop as a practitioner
Leaf Hospital
Year 2 Day Placements
Year 3 day Placements Year 3 block
Placement 1
Year 3 block placement 2
Safe supported learning environment – whose reason for existence is you
• NHS block placements (2/3 weeks X 2)
• Numerous day placements to a variety of settings including; Kings College Diabetes Foot, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatric Surgery Charing Cross; Vascular Team; St Johns Homeless Service, Biomechanics extended scope, Brighton Diabetes service and many more
• Opportunity to study and practice in Malta via an Erasmus exchange
The external placement programme
Quality
Career FocusedPractice Placements provide an opportunity to gain experience in NHS, private and social care settings
Our graduates are highly sought after -80% of podiatry graduates start a job or go into further study within six months
(Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey 2012)
Career Focused
Average income –o NHS Podiatrist - £19,683 (Higher if you work in
London)o Private Podiatrist - £33,450 (Limited only by the
amount you want to work). (Consultant Podiatrists can earn up to £150,000)
o (Many Podiatrists mix NHS and Private work, so you can see loads of interesting patients and still earn a decent amount of money…)
o Choose a career in research, education or industry (In U.K. Or abroad)
o Graduates with a 2.1 can move into postgraduate education and study for a MSc or PhD
Career Prospects
Thank you for listening
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