Treating and offloading foot ulcer (5 cr)
Code: JT00DL05-3001
General information
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
10.01.2022 - 20.05.2022
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
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Podiatry
Teachers
- Anni Issakainen
- Laura Saar
Groups
-
JTSA19SMPodiatry, part-time studies
Objective
You have knowledge of the origins of various wounds and healing and therapeutic principles. You are familiar with the evidence-based knowledge and documentation in wound care.
You know the wound management principles in health care and are familiar with the care of foot ulcers and offloading in wound care.
Content
What is wound etiology and which are the steps in healing processes?
What kind of wounds are there and how are they classified?
What does the classification of woudcare products mean?
How is wound care documented?
What are the local treatment principles and how do you take samples of foot wounds?
How are wounds offloaded?
What is multidciplinary team work in wound care?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
High risk clients in podiatry
Clinical practice I and II