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Basics of foot health (5 cr)

Code: JT00DK90-3002

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019

Timing

19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

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

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Podiatry

Teachers

  • Laura Saar
  • Marjo Heikkilä

Teacher in charge

Marjo Heikkilä

Groups

  • JTSA19SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

You understand the process of podiatry and the legislation regulating it.
You are familiar with foot self-care and related guidance.
You understand the areas affecting foot care and their importance for human wellbeing.
You understand the tissue damage healing process.
You know the most typical skin and nail problems.
You can assess patients' foot condition, including abnormalities of the foot structure.
You know the basics of aseptics.
You understand the significance of microbiology and pathology in podiatry.

Content

What does the podiatry process consist of?
How do laws regulate podiatry services?
What does foot health involve?
How is foot health promoted?
What are the phases of tissue damage healing processes and what happens during them?
What factors influence tissue damage healing processes?
What are the most typical skin and nail problems?
How do you assess the condition of patients' feet?
How do you pay attention to aseptics in podiatry?
What is the significance of microbiology and pathology in podiatry?

Evaluation scale

1-5