Clinical podiatry I (5 cr)
Code: JT00AE77-3001
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
07.01.2019 - 31.05.2019
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
- Laura Saar
- Marjo Heikkilä
Teacher in charge
Marjo Heikkilä
Groups
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JTSA18KMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You understand the basic podiatric examinations and how they are affected by body systems.
You can treat skin and nail disorders.
You understand the meaning of preventive health care in promoting foot health.
You know the principles of pharmacy and you are aware of your professional responsibility concerning the issues related to your clients' / patients' medical treatment.
You know the basics of internal organ diseases and national health conditions.
You master the implementation of the most common offloading treatments.
You understand the meaning of foot health to a patient with diabetes
Content
How do you carry out the basic podiatric examinations?
How can you treat skin and nail disorders?
What is preventive health care in podiatry?
What information does a podiatrist need to know about medication?
What are the most typical national health conditions and how are they treated?
What are the most common offloadings in podiatry and how do you make them?
What is the meaning of foot health to a patient with diabetes?
Internal medicine and pharmacology
Qualifications
Human growth, development and learning 5 ECTS credits
Basics of foot health 5 ECTS credits