Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to perform dialogic and ethical interaction with clients and work community. The student is able to utilize the evaluation skills as well as rehabilitation and treatment methods in a more versatile manner than previously, focuses on practicing the skills and integrate evidence-based information into practice.

The student is able to operate in a client-centric manner in the client interactions of podiatry and participates in multi-professional team-work. The student expresses competency of ergonomics and work safety, choosing and using clinical devices as well as organizing the working environment.

Content

-Lower extremity and upright posture as well as podiatric evaluation
-Planning, implementation, and assessment of client’s podiatric treatment, and rehabilitation
-Multi-professional collaboration
-Promotion and supporting of functions, working ability in podiatrist’s work
-Ergonomics and safety in podiatrist’s work, working environment and clinical devices
-Podiatrist’s work strain, its assessment and ergonomic resources to support working ability
-Work health regulations directing podiatrist’s work

Location and time

HyMy-Village
1.2-22.3.2023

Materials

N/A

Teaching methods

supervision of workplace training
Laboratory instruction

Employer connections

clinical practice

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

15 x 7h

Further information

Poissaolojen korvauksesta sovittava erikseen opettajan kanssa.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project
Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Assessment methods and criteria

15 x continuous assesment 80%
1 x learning assignment 20%

Prerequisites

Clinical Practise 1
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 2
Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 1
Podiatric Orthotic Therapy 2
Podiatric Assessment Skills 2
Treatment Skills of Skin and Nail Disorders

Further information

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