Stages of Human DevelopmentLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are aware of children’s different developmental phases and the stages of human development in general. They are able to describe the most common deviations of the lower limbs, positions and functions as well as their assessment and primary methods of treatment in various age groups. Students are familiar with the challenges presented to podiatry by various age groups. They are capable of choosing suitable methods of treatment to support the development and growth as well as functional capacity of various age groups. Students are familiar with the central issues related to the development and growth of the lower limbs as well as changes caused by ageing in them.

Content

Development of children’s lower limbs before and after birth
Main features of children’s development and growth
Children and youth as podiatrists’ clients
Children’s shoe ware and socks
Lower limb and toe problems and diseases of children and youth Lower limb and toe problems and diseases of the elderly
The elderly as podiatrists’ clients
Podiatry services for the elderly
Supporting functional capacity of clients of various ages
Multiprofessional cooperation in treating clients from different age groups

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.