Clinical practice ILaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can describe the aims, contents and the meaning of podiatry work in the multiprofessional social and health care environment.
You can encounter another person in a social and health care environment and create therapeutic interaction.
You can act in a manner consistent with the requirements of the podiatry profession in individual and group situations considering the opportunities in the work and operational environment, as well as the related safety factors.
You can use evidence-based methods of podiatric examination, evaluation and intervention at various stages of the podiatry processes.
You know how to consider aseptic principles and work ergonomics in podiatry work.
You can guide a client individually in foot health, considering the primary disease, medication, ability to function and living environment.
You understand the meaning of patient recording as a part of podiatry process control.
You know how to make use of multiprofessional cooperation.
You can act as required by the ethical guidelines for podiatrists.
You recognize and can consider the principles of sustainable development from the perspective of a podiatrist.
You can reflectively evaluate your professional skills and professional conduct in varying working life environments and situations.

Content

What are the aims, content and the meaning of podiatry work in a multiprofessional environment?
How do you encounter another person in a social and health care environment and create interaction?
How do you act in client-oriented podiatry situations considering safety factors?
How do you choose and use the methods of podiatry examination, evaluation and intervention in the podiatry process?
How do you take into account aseptic principles and work ergonomics in podiatry work?
How do you guide a client individually in foot health, considering the primary disease, medication, ability to function and living environment?
What is the meaning of patient documentation as a part of podiatry process control?
How is multiprofessional cooperation implemented in working life?
How can you utilize multiprofessional cooperation at work?
How do you consider the ethical guidelines for podiatrists in your practice?
What does sustainable development mean in the work of a podiatrist?
How do you consider the principles of sustainable development in your practice?
How do you reflect on your skills and professional practice?

Evaluation

Entry-level competence

Students can,
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with clients, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Qualifications

You can utilize podiatry examination, rehabilitation, and treatment methods in client work.
You can work in podiatry situations in a client-oriented manner and in consideration of patient safety.
You can consider aseptic principles and work ergonomics in podiatry work.
You can act as required by the ethical guidelines for podiatrists.