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Practical training: Podiatry ILaajuus (5 cr)

Code: JT00DK91

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

You have the basic skills of podiatry, can use instruments and equipment and know the requirements for podiatric clinics.
You are able to carry out basic podiatric examinations and clinical work.
You learn how to work safely, ergonomically and aseptically.
You understand the importance of communication, interaction and documentation as a part of the podiatry process.
You learn to understand podiatry as a part of the social and health care system by studying the work of a podiatrist in working life.

Content

What are the working environment of podiatry like?
What are basic manual skills and what instruments are used in podiatry?
What are basic examinations in podiatry?
What do basic clinical skills include in podiatry?
How do you take into account safety, aseptics and ergonomics in podiatry?
What communication and interaction skills do you need when working with clients?
How is documentation carried out in podiatry?
What is podiatry as a part of health care and rehabilitation services and who are the clients?

Materials

studies of the module Professional basics in podiatry

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 14.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
  • Marjo Heikkilä
Groups
  • JTSA24KM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

You have the basic skills of podiatry, can use instruments and equipment and know the requirements for podiatric clinics.
You are able to carry out basic podiatric examinations and clinical work.
You learn how to work safely, ergonomically and aseptically.
You understand the importance of communication, interaction and documentation as a part of the podiatry process.
You learn to understand podiatry as a part of the social and health care system by studying the work of a podiatrist in working life.

Content

What are the working environment of podiatry like?
What are basic manual skills and what instruments are used in podiatry?
What are basic examinations in podiatry?
What do basic clinical skills include in podiatry?
How do you take into account safety, aseptics and ergonomics in podiatry?
What communication and interaction skills do you need when working with clients?
How is documentation carried out in podiatry?
What is podiatry as a part of health care and rehabilitation services and who are the clients?

Materials

studies of the module Professional basics in podiatry

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 16.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
  • Maikki Kokkonen
  • Marjo Heikkilä
Groups
  • JTSA23KVM

Objective

You have the basic skills of podiatry, can use instruments and equipment and know the requirements for podiatric clinics.
You are able to carry out basic podiatric examinations and clinical work.
You learn how to work safely, ergonomically and aseptically.
You understand the importance of communication, interaction and documentation as a part of the podiatry process.
You learn to understand podiatry as a part of the social and health care system by studying the work of a podiatrist in working life.

Content

What are the working environment of podiatry like?
What are basic manual skills and what instruments are used in podiatry?
What are basic examinations in podiatry?
What do basic clinical skills include in podiatry?
How do you take into account safety, aseptics and ergonomics in podiatry?
What communication and interaction skills do you need when working with clients?
How is documentation carried out in podiatry?
What is podiatry as a part of health care and rehabilitation services and who are the clients?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

10.10.2022 - 20.11.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
  • Maikki Kokkonen
Groups
  • JTSA22SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

You have the basic skills of podiatry, can use instruments and equipment and know the requirements for podiatric clinics.
You are able to carry out basic podiatric examinations and clinical work.
You learn how to work safely, ergonomically and aseptically.
You understand the importance of communication, interaction and documentation as a part of the podiatry process.
You learn to understand podiatry as a part of the social and health care system by studying the work of a podiatrist in working life.

Content

What are the working environment of podiatry like?
What are basic manual skills and what instruments are used in podiatry?
What are basic examinations in podiatry?
What do basic clinical skills include in podiatry?
How do you take into account safety, aseptics and ergonomics in podiatry?
What communication and interaction skills do you need when working with clients?
How is documentation carried out in podiatry?
What is podiatry as a part of health care and rehabilitation services and who are the clients?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed