Clinical Practise 3 (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to perform dialogic and ethical interactions in client situations and in the work community. The student is able to utilize the evaluation skills and treatment methods in a more versatile manner than previously and focuses on competency of treating high risk clients. The student is knowledgeable of the clinical practical’s organization. The student is able perform instruction to high risk clients about self-care in a client-centric manner as well as is able to evaluate and treat high risk clients’ lower extremity illnesses and lower extremity functional disorders. The student is able to utilize the student’s own competency while working in multi-professional groups as possible.

Content

-Evaluation and instruction of high risk clients
-Treatment and rehabilitation of high risk clients’ lower extremity problems
-Familiarization with the clinical practical’s organization
-Multi-professional collaboration
-Written learning assignment

Location and time

Clinival practise starts 10.11.2025
During 3-6 weeks

Materials

High-risk clients in podiatry teaching material used in the course

Teaching methods

Internship outside the educational institution at a separately agreed internship place. The place is a health center or hospital where a podiatrist works as a training instructor.

Employer connections

Working life cooperation with podiatrists in specialised health care and primary health care, as well as with their work community and professional teams.

Exam schedules

Oppimistehtävien palautukset 15.12.2025 työtilan tehtävät-osioon (erillinen tehtävänanto)
Tehtävien yhteiset läpikäymiset 16.12.2025 lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti (tämä päivä ollaan pois harjoittelusta jos harjoittelusi jatkuu tänne saakka)

Completion alternatives

No optional completion methods

Student workload

1op = 27t opiskelijan työtä
Harjoittelupäivän kesto on 7t / pvä

Harjoittelun kesto 5 op = 3 viikkoa = 15 päivää (105t)
Itsenäinen valmistava työ ja opiskelu 30t

Content scheduling

Harjoittelun informaatio 21.10.2025 Klo 15 kampuksella
Harjoittelun ajankohta on 10.11.2025 - 19.12.2025 yksilöllisesti päättyen

Further information

At the end of the internship, there will be a joint feedback/evaluation discussion with the teacher from the school, the internship instructor and the student. This is agreed with the internship provider before the internship period or at the beginning of the internship.

Workseed documentation is used in the internship.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved
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
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

Assessment methods and criteria

Employer feedback
Learning assignment

Qualifications

Clinical Practise 2
High Risk Foot Disorders and Foot Ulcer Management and Treatment

Further information

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

Further information

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