Basics of foot health (5 cr)
Code: AV00DG66-3003
General information
Timing
05.01.2021 - 31.10.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Teacher in charge
Laura Saar
Objective
You understand the process of podiatry and the legislation that regulates it.
You know foot self-care and how to conductive it.
You understand the areas affecting foot care and their importance for human well-being.
You understand the tissue damage healing process.
You know the most typical skin and nail problems.
You can evaluate patient foot condition, also abnormalities of the foot structure.
You know the basics of aseptics.
You understand the significance of a microbiology and pathology in podiatry.
Content
What does the podiatry process consist of?
How laws are directing the podiatry services?
What are the issues related to foot health?
How foot health is promoted?
What are the phases of tissue damagehealing process and what happens during them?
What factors influence the tissue damage healing process?
What are the most typical skin and nail problems?
How do you evaluate the condition of your patient feet?
How do you pay attention to aseptic in podiatry?
What is the significance of microbiology and the pathology in podiatry?