Basics of foot healthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the process of podiatry and the legislation regulating it.
You are familiar with foot self-care and related guidance.
You understand the areas affecting foot care and their importance for human wellbeing.
You understand the tissue damage healing process.
You know the most typical skin and nail problems.
You can assess patients' foot condition, including abnormalities of the foot structure.
You know the basics of aseptics.
You understand the significance of microbiology and pathology in podiatry.

Content

What does the podiatry process consist of?
How do laws regulate podiatry services?
What does foot health involve?
How is foot health promoted?
What are the phases of tissue damage healing processes and what happens during them?
What factors influence tissue damage healing processes?
What are the most typical skin and nail problems?
How do you assess the condition of patients' feet?
How do you pay attention to aseptics in podiatry?
What is the significance of microbiology and pathology in podiatry?

Materials

Studies of the 1st semester module

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- identify interrelated tasks.