Foot Health Promotion (5 cr)

Code: AV00EG54-3002

General information

Enrollment: 06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 18.01.2022 - 07.06.2022
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Unit: Vanha_Open UAS and Continuing Education (vanhettu)

Campus: Ecampus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 1 - 10

Teachers: Marjo Heikkilä

Teacher in charge: Marjo Heikkilä

Groups: VV2022-2023
Optional studies 2022-2023

Course: AV00EG54

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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

The materials of the course are available electronically on the Learn-platform.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course does not include internships.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course includes learning assignments, discussions and tests. Dates and return schedules are displayed on the Learn online platform

Student workload

27hours x 5 ECTS = 135 student working hours.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria