Podiatric Assessment Skills 3 (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to apply kinematics and kinetics while assessing client’s movement. The student is able to describe the stages of running. The student is able to describe the function of lower extremity joints and muscles in running and understands the impact of trunk and upper extremity motions in running. The student understands ankle and foot functional anatomy and biomechanics in different phases of running. The student recognizes typical biomechanical anomalies in running technique and understands their impact on client’s performance and lower extremity injury risk. The student is able to perform movement analysis utilizing movement analysing technology.

The student is able to connect previously learned medical subjects together to serve practical differential diagnostics. The student is able to develop evaluation skills of a client’s general state as a part of general evaluation and treatment follow-up. The student is able to recognize dangerous “red flag” symptoms and direct the client to follow-up care.

Content

-Concepts and applications of kinematics and kinetics
-Functional anatomy and biomechanics of lower extremity
-Analysis systems of 2D and 3D movement
-Electromyography (EMG)
-Reaction forces impacting human body
-Basics of running
-Joint and muscle function in running
-Anomalies in running biomechanics
-Analysis of movement and running utilizing movement analysis systems
-Symptoms, causes, examination, and treatment of common general illnesses
-Evaluation of client’s general state
-Symptoms of respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, genital, digestive systems to which a podiatrist is required to react
-Observing the general state of a client during treatment period
-Red flags

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- apply professional knowledge in the field appropriately
- use concepts and information in his field systematically
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
- find information and argue the use of his sources
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in various duties depending on the assignment
- define the principles of and requirements for his actions
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
- act according to the relevant professional ethical principles
- plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
- communicate about professional issues

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field fluently and comprehensively
- assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply research information to professional assignments
- operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
- act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
- evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics
- represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
The student is able to:
- display a good understanding of professional information
- use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
- create and communicate new information
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems
- apply professional expertise in new situations
- take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- develop the community's safety and responsibility
- apply professional ethics in various situations
- manage the professional development of individuals/groups
- act purposefully and to develop himself and working life

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student cannot use concepts in the field properly
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS , PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
- The student's professional level is insufficient to be an expert
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- The student is careless about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work

Qualifications

Podiatric Assessment Skills 2
Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Lower Extremities 3

Further information

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