Basic Assessment and Palpation of the FeetLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing this study unit, students know how to use different information collection methods. They use different types of measurement and can assess the reliability of the measurements and measurement devices they have used. Students are able to carry out a clinical examination of the feet, find out about self-care habits of the client and assess footwear and pain so that they are able to make a podiatric diagnosis and an individual treatment plan. Students know how to use the coding system of foot diseases in their client documents and are familiar with the laboratory and radiological examinations supporting podiatry to the extent that they can refer clients to these examinations. They can palpate various anatomical structures and describe them using variable palpation techniques.

Content

Information collection methods Coding system of foot diseases
Assessing changes in skin and nails
Assessing change in the position of feet and toes
Survey of self-care habits of feet
Assessing footwear
Pain assessment methods
Laboratory and radiological examinations supporting podiatry
Implementing basic examination of client’s feet Palpation as a means of examination

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.