Podiatry of diabeticsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: JT00ED05
Credits
5 op
Responsible person
- Marjo Heikkilä
Objective
You know the diabetic foot care recommendation.
You know the factors that predispose diabetics to leg problems, ulcers and amputations.
You know what the risk classification of diabetics' feet is.
You can examine the diabetic's feet and justify the importance of regular examination.
You can identify the factors that predispose patients to foot wounds and you can guide clients to wound prevention.
You know how to prevent and treat foot ulcers in podiatry.
You know the importance of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis.
You understand the role of podiatrists in preventing and treating foot ulcers in multi-professional teams.
Content
How should diabetic foot care be organized?
How do different factors influence the onset of diabetic foot problems?
What is the risk classification of diabetic feet?
How do you examine diabetics' feet and identify the different risk factors?
How can foot ulcers be prevented and treated?
How is the Charcot foot treated?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis?
How do podiatrists work in multi-professional footwork teams?
Qualifications
The module of Human being as a whole has been successfully completed.
Materials
Other studies of the 2nd semester module
Enrollment
08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA24KMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You know the diabetic foot care recommendation.
You know the factors that predispose diabetics to leg problems, ulcers and amputations.
You know what the risk classification of diabetics' feet is.
You can examine the diabetic's feet and justify the importance of regular examination.
You can identify the factors that predispose patients to foot wounds and you can guide clients to wound prevention.
You know how to prevent and treat foot ulcers in podiatry.
You know the importance of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis.
You understand the role of podiatrists in preventing and treating foot ulcers in multi-professional teams.
Content
How should diabetic foot care be organized?
How do different factors influence the onset of diabetic foot problems?
What is the risk classification of diabetic feet?
How do you examine diabetics' feet and identify the different risk factors?
How can foot ulcers be prevented and treated?
How is the Charcot foot treated?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis?
How do podiatrists work in multi-professional footwork teams?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The module of Human being as a whole has been successfully completed.
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA23KVM
Objective
You know the diabetic foot care recommendation.
You know the factors that predispose diabetics to leg problems, ulcers and amputations.
You know what the risk classification of diabetics' feet is.
You can examine the diabetic's feet and justify the importance of regular examination.
You can identify the factors that predispose patients to foot wounds and you can guide clients to wound prevention.
You know how to prevent and treat foot ulcers in podiatry.
You know the importance of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis.
You understand the role of podiatrists in preventing and treating foot ulcers in multi-professional teams.
Content
How should diabetic foot care be organized?
How do different factors influence the onset of diabetic foot problems?
What is the risk classification of diabetic feet?
How do you examine diabetics' feet and identify the different risk factors?
How can foot ulcers be prevented and treated?
How is the Charcot foot treated?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis?
How do podiatrists work in multi-professional footwork teams?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The module of Human being as a whole has been successfully completed.
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA22SMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You know the diabetic foot care recommendation.
You know the factors that predispose diabetics to leg problems, ulcers and amputations.
You know what the risk classification of diabetics' feet is.
You can examine the diabetic's feet and justify the importance of regular examination.
You can identify the factors that predispose patients to foot wounds and you can guide clients to wound prevention.
You know how to prevent and treat foot ulcers in podiatry.
You know the importance of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis.
You understand the role of podiatrists in preventing and treating foot ulcers in multi-professional teams.
Content
How should diabetic foot care be organized?
How do different factors influence the onset of diabetic foot problems?
What is the risk classification of diabetic feet?
How do you examine diabetics' feet and identify the different risk factors?
How can foot ulcers be prevented and treated?
How is the Charcot foot treated?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis?
How do podiatrists work in multi-professional footwork teams?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The module of Human being as a whole has been successfully completed.
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA21SMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You know the diabetic foot care recommendation.
You know the factors that predispose diabetics to leg problems, ulcers and amputations.
You know what the risk classification of diabetics' feet is.
You can examine the diabetic's feet and justify the importance of regular examination.
You can identify the factors that predispose patients to foot wounds and you can guide clients to wound prevention.
You know how to prevent and treat foot ulcers in podiatry.
You know the importance of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis.
You understand the role of podiatrists in preventing and treating foot ulcers in multi-professional teams.
Content
How should diabetic foot care be organized?
How do different factors influence the onset of diabetic foot problems?
What is the risk classification of diabetic feet?
How do you examine diabetics' feet and identify the different risk factors?
How can foot ulcers be prevented and treated?
How is the Charcot foot treated?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in acute infection and osteomyelitis?
How do podiatrists work in multi-professional footwork teams?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
The module of Human being as a whole has been successfully completed.