Theoretical Basics of PodiatryLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Based on the history of podiatry and podiatry education, students identify fundamental development needs of the profession. They know how to describe the knowledge and value foundation, core competence areas and central concepts of podiatry and utilise them in their work to increase the awareness of podiatry including their contribution to multiprofessional workgroups. Students are able to explain how the podiatric services have been organised, and they participate in developing these services. Students are aware of the laws and acts guiding their work and the ethical rules concerning podiatry and act according to them in client service. They identify the subcategories of quality podiatry and are committed to developing them as part of their own development as experts. Students can name the international networks of their field and utilise them in their studies and work. They know how to apply the subcategories of inner health control to client work.

Content

Core competence areas of podiatry
Podiatric nomenclature
Development of podiatry in Finland and abroad
Podiatric services as part of the social and health service system
Knowledge and value foundation for podiatry
Ethical guidelines
Familiarisation with podiatrist’s work
Subcategories of quality podiatry
National and international networks in podiatry
Health care legislation
Inner health control of clients

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.