Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to use podiatry equipment and devices safely and purposefully. The student is able to follow quality aseptic technique in patient interactions. The student knows the principles of using instrument service devices and is able to use them safely and secure high quality instrument service.

The student is able to choose the appropriate podiatry methods for the skin and nail diseases and skin and nail anomaly treatment and supporting external pharmaceutical treatment. The student is able to combine skin and nail anomaly treatments to client’s other podiatric care. The student is able to treat skin and nail anomalies appropriately and safely. The student is able to use nail straightening methods in a quality and appropriate manner. The student is able to use different wart treatment methods and is able to utilize laser treatment possibilities in podiatric care. The student is able to utilize the possibilities of podiatric care while caring for patients with skin diseases.

Content

-Podiatry workspace, equipment and devices, practice of their use, safe working
-Aseptic and hygiene in podiatric work
-Instrument service operation in podiatry
-Recognition and treatment of skin and nail anomalies
-Nail straightening methods
-Wart treatment methods
-Laser treatment for skin and nail anomalies
-Skin disease treatment methods
-Fungus sampling

Location and time

Metropolia Campus
Zoom

Materials

tunneilla jaettu materiaali
Stolt, Flink, Saarikoski, Väyrynen 2017: Jalkaterveys ja uudistettu painos v.2023

Teaching methods

Laboratory instruction
Guided assignments
Interactive lecture
Assignments / coursework
Learning assignment

Employer connections

13.9.2024 own customers
16.-17.2024 customers

Exam schedules

22.8.2024 Skills demonstration
1.10.2024 skill demonstration

International connections

Nail surgery / Universidad de Malaga

Student workload

1op = 27 tuntia opiskelijan työtä
Opintojakson kuormittavuus 270t opiskelijan työtä

Content scheduling

Aceptic 0,5op / Anni Anttila
Fungus sampling 0,5op / Marja Miettinen
Treatment Skills of Skin and Nail Disorders 9op / Anni Anttila ja Mona Liljegren (lunula laser treatment Matti Kantola, nail surgery Gabriel Gijon ja Alfonso Martinez)

Further information

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess andnuse information sources with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

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 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

Skills demonstration pass-faild
Continuous assessment 50%
nail spring skill demonstration 50%

5 PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and 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

Prerequisites

Anatomy and physiology 1
Podiatric Assessment Skills 1

Further information

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