Non-tuition fees
Non-tuition fees
Item Description | Approximate Cost $AUD | Compulsory /Optional | Comments |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) | $50 each year | Compulsory | Students must have a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). (Valid for 12 months) |
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support | $95 | Compulsory | Podiatry students require certification in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support (or above), for 3rd and 4th year placements. (Valid for 3 years) |
DHS Working with Children Check | $64 | Compulsory | Students are required to undertake a Working With Children Check through the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://screening.sa.gov.au/fees-payments (Valid for 5 years) |
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Screening (previously DHS Disability Services Employment Check) | $64 | Compulsory | All students undertaking a placement in South Australia are required to hold a current Department of Human Services (DHS) screening check for 'NDIS Screening' (2nd year). (Valid for 5 years) |
National Police Certificate (NPC) | $68 | Compulsory | All students are required to have a National Police Certificate (NPC) through SAPOL or their home state police service prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). https://www.police.sa.gov.au/services-and-events/fee-schedule#certificates (Valid for 3 years) |
Goniometer | $15 | Compulsory | Students purchase item through UniSA Student and Academic Services and collect from the AHHP Central Store (receipt as proof of purchase to be provided) prior to the commencement of the practical courses (2nd year onwards). Podiatry Clinical Studies 201, Podiatry Clinical Studies 300, Podiatry Clinical Studies 301, Applied Podiatry Practice 301, Podiatry Practice 400, Podiatry Practice 401, Clinical Biomechanics 400, Clinical Biomechanics 401. |
Surgical Blades, Size 10 | $30 | Compulsory | Students purchase item through UniSA Student and Academic Services and collect from the AHHP Central Store (receipt as proof of purchase to be provided) prior to the commencement of the practical courses (2nd year onwards). Podiatry Clinical Studies 201, Podiatry Clinical Studies 300, Podiatry Clinical Studies 301, Applied Podiatry Practice 301, Podiatry Practice 400, Podiatry Practice 401, Clinical Biomechanics 400, Clinical Biomechanics 401. |
Surgical Blades, Size 15 | $30 | Compulsory | Students purchase item through UniSA Student and Academic Services and collect from the AHHP Central Store (receipt as proof of purchase to be provided) prior to the commencement of the practical courses (2nd year onwards). Podiatry Clinical Studies 201, Podiatry Clinical Studies 300, Podiatry Clinical Studies 301, Applied Podiatry Practice 301, Podiatry Practice 400, Podiatry Practice 401, Clinical Biomechanics 400, Clinical Biomechanics 401. |
The Little Foot Book | $10 | Compulsory | Students purchase item through UniSA Student and Academic Services and collect from the AHHP Central Store (receipt as proof of purchase to be provided) prior to the commencement of the practical courses (2nd year onwards). Podiatry Clinical Studies 201, Podiatry Clinical Studies 300, Podiatry Clinical Studies 301, Applied Podiatry Practice 301, Podiatry Practice 400, Podiatry Practice 401, Clinical Biomechanics 400, Clinical Biomechanics 401. |
Tractograph | $15 | Compulsory | Students purchase item through UniSA Student and Academic Services and collect from the AHHP Central Store (receipt as proof of purchase to be provided) prior to the commencement of the practical courses (2nd year onwards). Podiatry Clinical Studies 201, Podiatry Clinical Studies 300, Podiatry Clinical Studies 301, Applied Podiatry Practice 301, Podiatry Practice 400, Podiatry Practice 401, Clinical Biomechanics 400, Clinical Biomechanics 401. |
Rural Health Field Trip in 3rd year | $25 per person | Compulsory for: Applied Podiatry Practice 301 | Rural teaching block conducted in Whyalla during the Study Period for all members of the class compulsory for Applied Podiatry Practice 301 (3rd year). Students are required to pay for the group food. |
Textbooks Approximately 8-12 depending on what courses are undertaken. |
up to $150 per book - in total up to $1800 | Optional | While textbooks are strongly recommended they are not compulsory. Some textbooks can be borrowed from the library or purchase a copy through the university or another supplier. |
Travel/accommodation for country or interstate placements | Costs will vary greatly depending on personal situation and placement location | Optional | While placement is compulsory placement locations will vary across your program. Details of the pre-placement requirements can be found on the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU) website. More detail will be provided in the 2nd year. |
Clinical Shirt | $38.50 each (female); $37.40 each (male) | Compulsory | Students purchase the clinical shirts directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). |
Name badges | $20 each | Compulsory | Students are required to wear a UniSA name badge during placement. Purchase online through UniSA supplier Badge-a-minit. $20 includes delivery. (from 2nd year onwards) |
Poloshirt | $25.25 each (female); $27.78 each (male) | Optional | Students purchase the polo shirts directly from UniSA supplier 'WINC' prior to the commencement of any field placement (2nd year). |
Immunisation requirements for placement | Catch up vaccination costs: MMR — measles, mumps - $35.00 per dose Hepatitis B - $80.00 per dose Varicella (chicken pox) - $80.00 per dose Hepatitis B — approximately $20.00 per dose Poliomyelitis (polio) — approximately $39.99 per dose Tetanus/whooping cough/diphtheria — approximately $45.00 per dose Tuberculosis - Student Health Care Workers must complete the online Tuberculosis screening questionnaire (http://www.pages.on.net/questionnaire.php) and be given clearance from SA Tuberculosis Service prior to clinical placement in any SA Health facility. |
Compulsory | Prior to the commencement of placement (2nd year) evidence of immunity to specific vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) is required. Immunisations costs will vary subject to individual requirements. The University requires proof of your immunisation status through the completion of the Student Health Care Worker Immunisation Screening Questionnaire and Certificate of Compliance, found in the UniSA Immunisation Requirements for Placement package. |
Influenza Vaccination | between $12-25 | Compulsory | Students must have an influenza immunisation every year whilst undertaking field placements. (from 2nd year onwards) |