Table 4 Final statements accepted for the assessment of podiatry students in work-integrated learning/placements

Clinical performance/ skills

Demonstrates safe and effective scalpel skills

Appropriate identification and implementation of infection control principles and procedures

Maintains appropriate consideration to workplace health and safety

Maintains an evidence-based approach to assessment, diagnosis, management, and education of clients

Displays competent and targeted approaches for client assessment

Demonstrates clear and appropriate history taking

Displays effective clinical reasoning

Displays expected knowledge of foot and lower limb pathologies

Uses best-practice guidelines where available

Identifies and develops client focused intervention and/or management plans

Communicates with and defines client goals

Demonstrates appropriate adaptability

Demonstrates safe and efficient nail care

Demonstrates effective biomechanical assessment

Works collaboratively

Demonstrates safe and efficient wound management

Demonstrates safe and competent manufacture and use of simple offloading devices

Demonstrates appropriate orthotic prescription (customised or prefabricated)

Ability to use credible sources of information

Competent treatment skills

Elements of Communication

Demonstrated note taking abilities

Obtains consent

Ability to clearly and appropriately communicate

Demonstrates culturally appropriate communication

Ability to develop an appropriate referral letter, report or investigation request

Ability to communicate appropriately with people involved in client care

Demonstrates appropriate verbal and/or written communication

Clear setting and communication of client centred goals

Demonstrated proficient handover

An understanding of the legislative requirements of clinical documentation

Proficient in SOAP/E format

Demonstrated competency in rapport building

Ability in eliciting client needs

An understanding of Telehealth and it's use

Ability to communicate and participate in a group setting

Demonstrated academic writing/presentations skills

Professional behaviour

Demonstrates professional and appropriate communications

Maintains an evidence-based approach to practice

Maintains a professional approach to practice

Demonstrates and acts in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and guidelines

Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning

Practices in an ethical manner

Recognises own limitations and seeks assistance as required

Engages in self learning/development

Practices in a culturally safe manner

Maintains a person-centred approach

Other elements

Interpreting diagnostic reports

Ability to practice autonomously