Treating and offloading foot ulcer (5 cr)
Code: JT00DL05-3002
General information
Enrollment
14.03.2023 - 31.03.2023
Timing
01.06.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
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
- Marjo Heikkilä
Groups
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JTSA21SMPodiatry, part-time studies
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JTSA20SMPodiatry, part-time studies
- Jalkahaavan hoito ja keventäminen JT00DL05-3002 / 30.08.2023 08:15 - 16:00
- Jalkahaavan hoito ja keventäminen JT00DL05-3002 / 31.08.2023 08:15 - 16:00
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
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
High risk clients in podiatry
Clinical practice I and II