Basics in foot healthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the causes of diseases, the principles of treatment and preventive care.
You understand the microbial world and you know the principles of aseptics.
You know the typical skin and nail disorders.
You know the structure and function of lower limbs.
You understand the aspects which have an impact on foot health and their importance for human well-being.
You understand the functions of innervation and circulation and their effects on the health of lower limbs.
You are able to promote foot health by giving foot self-care education.
You understand that the health care services are law-controlled
Anatomy 2 ECTS credits

Content

What are the reasons for diseases?
How do you prevent and treat diseases?
What are microbes and how are they related to aseptics?
What is the structure and function of lower limbs and how can you observe them?
How does the human circulation system work?
How do you observe blood circulation of lower limbs?
How does the human innervation work and how does it affect lower limbs? How you can observe that?
What are the key issues related to foot health?
How can you promote foot health?
Anatomy and physiology 2 cr, pathology, microbiology and mental health care

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional terminology systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers, users and target groups.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.