Foot Health Promotion (5 cr)
Code: AV00EG54-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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01.10.2020 - 15.10.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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15.01.2021 - 31.03.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Vanha_Open UAS and Continuing Education (vanhettu)
- Campus
- Ecampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 1 - 10
- Teachers
- Arja Kiviaho-Tiippana
- Marjo Heikkilä
- Teacher in charge
- Arja Kiviaho-Tiippana
- Course
- AV00EG54
Objective
The student knows the structure and function of the foot and is familiar with good foot care habits.
The student learns how to take care of her or his feet and knows factors that threaten foot health.
The student understands that some diseases like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and skin diseases make the feet vulnerable.
The student understands diabetics' foot problems, and the need for screening and risk classification at least once a year.
Content
The course content consists of four topics which are:
- Anatomy and physiology of the foot, 1 ECTS credit
- Healthy feet, daily foot care and proper shoes, 1 ECTS credit
- Diabetic foot, rheumatoid foot, foot skin diseases, 2 ECTS credits
- Risk foot examination, treatment, and off-loading, 1 ECTS credit
Course material
Opintojakson opetuksessa käytettävä luento- sekä muu opetusmateriaali on sähköisesti saatavissa opintojakson Learn verkko - oppimisalustalla.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Opintojakso ei sisällä harjoittelua.
Timing of exams and assignments
Opintojakso sisältää oppimistehtäviä, keskusteluja ja testejä. Ajankohdat ja palautusten aikataulut näkyvillä Learn verkko-oppimisalustalla.
Student workload
27h x 5= 135h
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment methods and criteria
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Does not require prior knowledge.