UMH - EXTERNAL PRACTICES VI

EXTERNAL PRACTICES VI

Course

Code: 2058

Degree: Bachelor's in Podiatry

Faculty of Medicine

Year: Year 4 of Bachelor's in Podiatry

Semester: Spring

Type: Internships

Language: Spanish

ECTS credits: 6

Lecture: 0

Laboratory: 6

Hours: 150

Directed: 90

Shared: 60

Autonomous: 0

Subject matter: Practicum

Module: Practicum and Final Degree Project

Department: Behavioral Sciences and Health

Area: NURSING

Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.

Description

Internships. Podiatry protocols and clinical methods.

Faculty

Name	Coordinator	Laboratory
PASCUAL GUTIERREZ, ROBERTO	■	■
CANTO NUÑEZ, LUIS		■
HERNANDEZ AVILA, DOLORES		■
LLORCA BORDES, EUGENI		■
BERNA GASCON, JOSE ANTONIO		■
GARCÍA CAMPOS, JONATAN		■
GUIRAO GARCIA, SERGIO		■
MARCHENA RODRIGUEZ, ANA JOSE		■

Professional interest

Clinical practice of the profession of Podiatrist encompasses exploration activities as biomechanics, prescription orthoprosthetic and primary care, as well as activities in the field and surgical quiropodológico. This course develops the practical basis of podiatric activities related to the field of biomechanics in either adult or child

Competencies and learning outcomes

Specific competencies

Know and apply the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of podiatry.
Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Acquire proper clinical experience in each of the podiatric contents, carried out at accredited centers for university podiatric education, encouraging efficient interrelationships and communication with patients, family members, and members of multidisciplinary teams.
Collaborate with health professionals specifically trained in the field, in the adaptation and in the use of necessary prostheses and technical assistance, depending on the physical, psychological, and social conditions of patients.
Acquire the ability to perform patient-centered clinical management in health economics and the efficient use of health resources, in addition to effective management of clinical documentation with a special focus on privacy.
Understand, design, and apply preventive programs related to podiatry and the promotion of foot care within the population.
Acquire job skills in educational, research, and healthcare environments, as well as in uni- and multiprofessional teams. Consult the development and implementation of care and educational policies on issues related to prevention and podiatric care.
Identify that the professional practice is rooted in respect for patient autonomy, the patient's beliefs, culture, and genetic, demographic, and socioeconomic determinants, applying the principles of social justice and understanding the ethical implications in a changing global context.
Incorporate ethical and legal principles in professional practice, always acting based on complying with ethical obligations, current legislation, and normopraxis (doing well) criteria, integrating social and community aspects in decision making.

Professional competencies

Formalize and implement the clinical method in podiatry.
Prepare the podiatric medical history and record the information obtained.
Develop physical examination techniques.
Develop the ability to perform radiological activities in podiatry.
Interpret the results from complementary testing and rationalize its use.
Make a diagnosis and prognosis.
Design the comprehensive intervention plan or podiatric treatment.
Design specific contingency plans for the management of risk foot: diabetes, neurological, and vascular.
Develop the ability to establish protocols, and implement and evaluate them.
Develop the ability and skill in the use of instruments, equipment, and machinery used for the design and implementation of podiatric treatments.
Apply resuscitation measures in emergencies.
Develop social skills for communicating and dealing with the patient and other professionals.
Exchange information with other professionals and health authorities involved in prevention, promotion, and protection of health.
Prescribe, administer, and implement pharmacological, foot orthopedic, physical, and surgical treatments.
Develop and interpret clinical reports.
Evaluate the results of the podiatric care process.
Acquire abilities in the clinical management of podiatry services.
Keep knowledge, abilities, and attitudes up to date.
Ensure quality of care in the practice of podiatry.
Use elements of documentation, statistics, computer, and general methods in epidemiological analysis.

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

01Develop differential diagnosis based on clinical and scientific evidence.
02Select the most appropriate orthosis treatment based on clinical and scientific evidence.
03Make and implement a plan of primary care in podiatry school
04Establish criteria for normality and pathomechanics.
05Prepare and perform the treatment orthosis according to the characteristics of the pathology.
06Apply and analyze additional evidence necessary to make the diagnosis.

Teaching units

Association between objectives and units

Objective/Unit	U1	U2	U3	U4	U5
01
02
03
04
05
06

Schedule

Week	Teaching units	Directed hours	Shared hours	Total hours
1	U2	4	10	14
2	U2	4	10	14
3	U2	20	0	20
4	U3	4	15	19
5	U3	4	10	14
6	U3	4	0	4
7	U3	15	0	15
8	U3	15	0	15
9	U4	10	15	25
10	U4	10	0	10

Basic bibliography

Complementary bibliography

Methodology and grading

Methodology

Case studies: Learning through the analysis of actual or simulated cases in order to interpret and resolve them by employing various alternative solution procedures.
Problem-based learning: Develop active learning strategies through problem solving that promote thinking, experimentation, and decision making in the student.

Grading

The final grade of the students will be based on the evaluation of each of the modules and practical matter. This assessment will have on account of fouraspects fundamental.
1. is held an evaluation continued of the concepts developed of each practice.
2. is will be a test of overcoming of contained practical of the modules of exploration children and workshop.
3. will be evaluated conducting tutorials and other shared tasks (clinical cases) to evaluate the work of the students.
4.will be evaluated final work.

CRITERIA OF EVALUATION:
To approve the subject is necessary it overcoming with more than one 5 in each one of the modules. The note end will be composed by the sum of the note obtained in each module (45% exploration children, 20% reviews school, 30% y 5% final workshop)

THE COURSE EVALUATION SYSTEM:
Child scan: evaluation continued 30% and practice test 70%. The evaluation continued is scored based on the assistance (assistance to all them practices 7 points, lack until two practices 5 points and lack of more than two practices 0 points) and to criteria of learning and development of expertise in the practice (maximum 3 points). The test practice will consist in review theoretical and practical of them knowledge of exploration child.
Workshop: evaluation continued 40% and test practice 60%. The evaluation continued is scored based on the assistance (assistance to all them practices 7 points, lack until two practices 5 points and lack of more than two practices 0 points) and to criteria of learning and development of expertise in the practice (maximum 3 points). The test practice will consist in review theoretical and practical of the expertise of workshop.
Schools: 100 continuous assessment. The evaluation continued is scored based on the assistance (assistance to all them practices 7 points, lack until two practices 5 points and lack of more than two practices 0 points) and to criteria of learning and development of expertise in the practice (maximum 3 points). The test practice is held in those students that not have surpassed with more than one 5 the evaluation continuous of this part.

Assessment test characteristics

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Correction criteria

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Additional requirements

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