Program Overview

Endorsed Scheduled Medicines (ESM) Online Case Studies

Overview

The Endorsed Scheduled Medicines (ESM) Online Case Studies is a short course designed for podiatrists seeking to gain endorsed prescribing status in Australia. This online, self-paced course features 15 interactive case studies to build skills in pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for prescribing podiatrists.

Key Facts

• Course category: Health, Allied Health
• Options:
  • Option 1: 12 weeks access, Self-paced, Online (On demand)
• Duration: 30 hours
• Group Bookings: Enquire now
• Prerequisite/s: Podiatrists registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia with appropriate pharmacology knowledge
• Certification: Certificate of Achievement

Course Content

This online, self-paced course contains a series of 15 case studies that cover a range of patient pathologies and prescription medicine scenarios that might commonly be seen by a prescribing podiatrist. Each case study consists of a presenting complaint with medical history, diagnosis, and both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management approaches. Exemplar prescriptions are presented, and each case has a multiple-choice quiz relating to the scenario presented.

Case Studies

The presenting complaints for the case studies are as follows:

• Case 1: Achilles tendinopathy
• Case 2: Painful hallux valgus
• Case 3: Acute paronychia
• Case 4: Onychomycosis
• Case 5: Acute gout flare
• Case 6: Posterior calcaneal bursitis
• Case 7: Tinea pedis and bacterial infection of the skin
• Case 8: Infected foot ulcer
• Case 9: Plantar heel pain
• Case 10: Post traumatic wound infection
• Case 11: Neuropathic ulcer with cellulitus
• Case 12: Chronic mild diabetic foot ulcer
• Case 13: Posterior tibial tendon tendinopathy
• Case 14: Chronic onychocryptosis
• Case 15: Allergic contact dermatitis

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the legal and registration requirements for podiatrists wishing to obtain endorsement for scheduled medicines
• Explain the importance of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions as well as shared-care arrangements to manage common conditions seen by podiatrists
• Analyze pharmacological prescriptions using medicines available to endorsed podiatrists and recognized pharmacological prescribing resources

Short Course Textbook and Reading List

Before starting the course, it is essential to have access to appropriate resources, including current editions of:

• Therapeutic Guidelines
• The Australian Medicines Handbook
• AusDI or MIMS
• Pharmacology textbook (e.g., Pharmacology for Health Professions)
• Notes from approved podiatric therapeutics courses

Assessment

The course assessment comprises multiple-choice quizzes relating to the 15 prescribing scenarios, with a required pass mark of 80%. Re-assessment or an extension to the course duration is available for a fee.

Study Experience

Participants will have access to the case studies for a 12-week period from registration, and the estimated total time commitment, including assessment, is 30 hours.

Certification and Advanced Standing

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement. This course may be eligible for consideration as advanced standing (credit) towards a degree, and the certification received may be used when applying for credit for the relevant degree.