Course Title: Assist with basic foot hygiene
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4321 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Title: Assist with basic foot hygiene
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
NURS5356C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2015 |
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with basic foot hygiene under the direction of a podiatrist.
The course will also include skin and nail care and applying dressings, padding and cushioning to the clients under the supervision of a podiatrist.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite units:
- HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
- HLTCSD305D Assist with client movement
- HLTAH301C Assist with an allied health program
- HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAH404C Assist with basic foot hygiene |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for basic foot hygiene 2. Perform basic foot hygiene 3. Apply padding and cushioning as prescribed by the supervising podiatrist 5. Document client information 6. Comply with supervisory requirements 4. Clean and store equipment |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will involve written and practical assessment in simulated environment. On gaining competency in these assessments, students will undertake clinical placement for this competency.