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