Foot selfcare and foot health promotionLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to describe the characteristics of healthy feet and lower limbs and detect changes in them when assessing clients of various ages. They are familiar with the characteristics of healthy skin and healthy nails and apply this knowledge to the assessment of clients. Students are aware of the relation between health of the feet and genetics, age and illnesses and apply this knowledge to the assessment of their clients’ feet. They are familiar with the coordination of podiatric services and can counsel their clients on the suitable treatment. Students are aware of the health benefits of walking barefoot and can counsel clients on safe barefoot walking. Students are able to describe the subcategories of self-care of the feet so that they can apply them to the modification of clients’ self-care habits. They are familiar with the selection of self-care products in the pharmacies and stores to the extent of being able to recommend suitable products for their clients’ needs. Students can recommend appropriate shoes and stockings for different client groups for different purposes. They are familiar with shoes manufactured for different use and purposes and know how to assist clients in acquiring them. They master the objectives of foot exercises and are able to instruct clients in diverse exercises to reach these objectives. Students can describe the effects of traditional footbaths on the foot health and justify their use to clients. They are able to describe the treatment methods for hyperperspiration and can use iontoforesis as a form of treatment.

Content

Health of the feet in various age groups
Healthy lower limbs and toes
Healthy skin and nails
Genetics and its relation to health of the feet
The effects of ageing and illnesses on health of the feet
Lifestyle and health of the feet
Coordination of podiatric services
Walking barefoot and health of the feet
Self-care of feet
Products, brochures and guidelines used in self-care
Selecting shoes and socks
Study visits and excursions
Traditional footbaths
Treatment of hyperperspiration
Iontoforesis

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.