Clinical Practise 5Laajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to apply various podiatric evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation methods in a client-centric manner and works independently and responsibly. The student manages the different stages of the podiatric process and executes them independently. The student strengthens the student’s own professional interaction skills, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation competencies as well as the student’s own knowledge base.

The student is able to plan podiatric care that promotes the client’s function and functional capacity in different environments based on multidisciplinary collaboration and together with the client. The student is able to apply evidence-based podiatry in different situations and knows the special aspects of various lower extremity dysfunctions and illnesses. The student is able to guide a clinical practical of students in the early stages of their studies and manages the principle of peer tutoring as well as student instruction in working life. The student improves in career planning and is able to create personal Curriculum Vitae.

Content

-Client’s podiatric evaluation
-Client’s podiatric treatment and rehabilitation planning, implementation, and assessment
-Written learning assignment
-Multi-professional collaboration
-Peer tutoring
-Career planning

Qualifications

High Risk Foot Disorders and Foot Ulcer Management and Treatment
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 3
Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 3

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- use concepts and information in his field systematically
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
- find information and argue the use of his sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties depending on the assignment
- define the principles of and requirements for his actions
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
- act according to the relevant professional ethical principles
- plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
- communicate about professional issues
Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student cannot use concepts in the field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Further information

Recommended optional programme components
The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.