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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

  • JTSA20SM
    Podiatry, 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