On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Integrate knowledge of ethical, legal and socio-demographic issues associated with the practice of podiatry.
2. Explain principles of business, employment, taxation, and health and safety relating to health care practice.
3. Explain medicolegal requirements and responsibilities for podiatry practice including the requirements of government departments.
4. Demonstrate skills in interpersonal and inter-professional communication within the context of employment and practice as a podiatrist including job applications and resumes.
5. Build a relationship with government departments, professional associations and companies related to the practice of podiatry.
6. Review in-depth knowledge of a specific area of clinical practice focusing on evidence based practice.

1. Types of Podiatry Practice
- Private practice - Business plans; Employment/Contracting; Taxation; Practice management
- public health practice
- podiatric research
- podiatric surgery
- Working overseas
- podiatry suppliers
2. Medicolegal Requirements and Responsibilities and Professional Associations
- professional Registration
- Government departments - Department of Veteran Affairs; NSW Podiatry Council
- health and safety - infection control
- Insurance - Professional indemnity; Workcover; Property
- Australian podiatry Association / Australian podiatry Council
3. Ethical and Socio-demographic Issues related to Podiatry Practice
- Complaints handling
- socio-Demographic and socio-economic considerations for healthcare
- multi-disciplinary healthcare
- evidence based practice
- interpersonal and inter-professional communication
4. Job Applications
- cover letters
- Answering selection criteria
- writing resumes
- self-promotion