Practical training: Podiatry V (10 cr)
Code: JT00DL01-3002
General information
Enrollment
06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 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
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
- Anna Reinikainen
Teacher in charge
Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA20SMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You know the potential of technology in podiatry.
You know how to use and apply technology in podiatry.
You are able to design and fabricate orthoses for client needs, by using different basic insole techniques and technology.
You are able to guide younger students and other professional groups to identify the lower extremity problems and to counsel them preventing and treating these problems.
Content
What kind of technology can be utilized in podiatry?
What are the factors relevant to the health care sector when making use of technology?
How do you carry out podiatry processes that make use of technology?
How do you design and manufacture orthoses to client needs by using different manufacturing techniques?
How do you utilize product development and innovation in podiatry?
How do you assess and develop podiatry processes?
What factors should you take into consideration when guiding younger students and representatives of other occupational groups?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Practical training: Podiatry I-IV
Clinical practice I