Foot health promotion of elderly peopleLaajuus (2 ECTS)

Objective

Knowledge of:
Effects of aging to foot health and most common problems
Principles of treating and preventing most common problems occurring in feet,
promotion of foot health

Content

Aging and foot health
Identifying foot problems
Treating most common foot problems in elderly
Promoting foot health in elderly
Services for elderly in the field of foot health

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Successfully completed tasks

Further information

In these studies you learn about foot health promotion with elderly people. You also familiarize yourself with podiatry profession and studies in University of applied sciences