Basics of Podiatry Profession (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to describe the main content, terminology and key competencies of the podiatry as well as historic framework. The student is knowledgeable about the organization of podiatry services, recognizes the aspects of the quality podiatry and is committed to developing them. The student is able to describe the student’s own field, national and international networks and is able to utilize them in the study and work.

The student is able to search, assess and critically explain evidence-based individual study field information, professional practices and understands the meaning of evidence-based information. The student manages critical thinking, the rationale for forming concepts and theories, and understands the meaning of information processing in development work. The student is able to describe proper ethical practices for research and development projects. The student is able to describe healthy lower extremity and foot definitions. The student recognizes the changes in them and applies the information in client evaluation.

The student is familiar with the basics of first aid.

Content

-Core competencies of podiatry
-Terminology of podiatry
-Evolution of podiatry in Finland and globally
-Podiatry in social and health care system
-Knowledge, value base, and literature of podiatry
-Critical thinking, the formation of concepts and theory
-Research ethics
-National and international networks of podiatry
-Legislation directing podiatrists
-Evidence-based podiatry
-Information retrieval
-Healthy lower extremity and foot
- Basics of first aid

Prerequisites

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Teaching methods

guided assignment
interactive lecture
written assignment
laboratory instructions

Location and time

Myllypuro Campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Presentations and materials which are given during the course

Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

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Student workload

First Aid 1,0 credit / Päivi Eskola

Further information for students

Study contains two part: Basics of podiatry and basics of first aid.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written assignments

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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