Podiatry Practise in Various Age Groups (5 cr)

Objective

The student is knowledgeable of stages of child development and the course of a human’s life. The student can describe the changes in the human body caused by aging and impact on functional capacity. The student can describe the central anomalies in lower extremity alignment and functions in different ages and the principles of the research, rehabilitation and treatment. The student is able to interact with people in different ages. The student can choose appropriate podiatry methods to support growth and development and clients’ functional capacity in different ages.

Content

-Podiatry in different stages of life
-Lower extremity development before and after birth
-Child’s growth and development milestones
-Central aspects of lower extremity growth and development
-Impact of motor development on child’s upright posture and basic locomotion
-Children and youth as well as elderly as podiatrist’s clients
-Podiatric services for children, youth, and elderly
-Special aspects of functional evaluation of children, youth and elderly
-Central lower extremity problems and illnesses during childhood and old age, and their rehabilitation and treatment
-Functional evaluation and support of clients in different age groups
-Lower extremity rehabilitation and treatment during childhood and old age
-Foot-wear in different ages
-Multi-professional collaboration in treatment of clients in different ages
-Gerontological and geriatric sciences
-Theories and research of aging
-Aging process of different organ systems

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS,PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise the activities of a group of students

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 not properly developed
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is not familiar with instructions related to professional safety or ethical principles
- The student withdraws from cooperation with others

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology 1
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Podiatric Assessment Skills 1
Podiatric Assessment Skills 2
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 1
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 2

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