Podology with medical condition prevention ERASMUS>KOS10

SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES.

After completing the course and confirming the achievement of the assumed learning outcomes, the student:
- Knows the structure of the foot and nail.
- Knows the diseases of the lower limbs in podiatry.
- Knows the types of pedicure treatments performed in the podiatry practice.
- Lists appropriate cosmetic preparations used in podiatric procedures.
- Knows the indications and contraindications for podiatric procedures.
- Knows the safety and hygiene regulations when performing podiatric procedures.
- Discusses and explains indications and contraindications for podiatric procedures.
- Can correctly perform podoscopic examination, mycological examination, remove foot lesions (corns, calluses), apply podological relief.
- Can use podiatric equipment and tools correctly.
- Can explain to the client the selection of an appropriate podiatry treatment.
- Is able to liaise with a medical practitioner in the case of lower limb lesions and dressing changes for the diabetic foot.
- Is aware of the limitations of his/her own knowledge and knows when it is appropriate to seek expert advice from the fields of dermatology or surgery.
- Is ready to form an opinion regarding the client based on analysis of the data obtained during the interview or the podiatric procedure performed.

PROGRAM CONTENT RELATED TO LEARNING OUTCOMES (including self-study):

Lecture:
1. Structure of the foot. Structure of the nail. Functions of the nail. Defects of the foot and nails.
2. Importance of podiatry. Health and safety regulations of the podiatry practice. Podiatry office
- equipment. Disinfection and sterilisation. Cosmetic pedicure. Therapeutic pedicure.
3. Orthopaedic defects of the feet. Selected foot diseases occurring in the podiatry office.
4. Problems in paediatric and gerontological podiatry.
5. Effects of hormonal changes on the condition of the feet and lower limbs. The diabetic foot.

Laboratory:
1. Discussion of the health, safety and sanitary rules of the podiatry laboratory. Podiatry interview. Client chart. Preparation of the workstation. Podiatry tools. Preparations used in podology. Mycological examination.
2. Defects of the feet and knees. Podoscope examination.
3. Hyperkeratosis. Diagnosis and causes of hyperkeratosis. Removal of hyperkeratosis. Methods of prevention. Application of appropriate preparations. Application of podiatric relief in children and adults. Chisel and scalpel work.
4. Wound biology. Basic dressings in the podiatry office. Application of appropriate orthotics and taping.
5. Diabetic pedicure. The most common mistakes made in the podiatrist's work. Care of the diabetic foot. Patient education. Changing dressings.