1. APodC Career Framework

2. APodC Career Framework
The APodC is developing a career framework for the practice and development of podiatry in Australia. The purpose is to provide a clear and uniform career progression beyond initial training. The aim is to credential competencies and clinical skills, not academic achievements.

3. Governance Structure APodC National Competency Committee
Clinical Interest Groups

4. The APodC awards credentials in the clinical interest areas of Paediatrics, High Risk Foot and Sports / Biomechanical at two levels, certified and consultant.

5. CanMEDs Clinical Expert Communicator Collaborator Leader
Health Advocate
Scholar
Professional
CLINICAL
EXPERT C O L A B R T S H E D P F I N M U V

7. Requirements to move through the framework
Significant practice in clinical interest area
15 – 20 case log’s covering all the knowledge headings within the curriculum
5 Leadership in podiatry activities
5 Contribution to evidence activities
No time frame – self directed learning
Portfolio assessed

8. Assessments Multiple Choice Exam
Intended to test practical application of knowledge from the clinical interest area curriculum.
1.5 hours
70 questions
Various locations (capital cities)

9. Assessments Viva Examination
Aims to assess critical thinking in the clinical process
Videotaped consultation
Interview with 2 examiners

10. Recognised Prior Learning
Open for a period of 2 years from launch of the framework
Retrospective log of cases in portfolio
MCQ & Viva Examination

11. Launch Dates
Paediatrics Certified – 4th November at QLD state conference
Sports & High Risk Foot by the end of 2016

12. APodA & AAPSM Membership
You need to be a APodA member in order to participate in the framework.
NSW -
SA, WA & Tas -
QLD -
Vic -
Contact Pauline at APodC for AAPSM Membership

13. More information on the Career Framework
Contact Cindy Laird at APodC: