The physical, electrical, manual means and the functional bandages represent a part of the the range podiatric therapies. Therefore, the podiatrist must acquire the necessary skills to apply physical agents correctly and safely in podiatric conditions. In addition, acquiring the skills of this subject will lay the foundations for lifelong learning in this professional field and recover permanent updating to pay adequate attention to society.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
CE26 | Know and apply physical, electrical and manual methods for the treatment of different pathologies of the foot. Functional bandages. Pain therapy and inflammation in the foot. |
GC01 | Know and apply the theoretical and methodological foundations of Podiatry. |
GC03 | Obtain the capacity, skill and ability necessary to diagnose, prescribe, indicate, perform and/or develop and evaluate any type of podiatric, orthopodological, chiropodological, surgical, physical, pharmacological, preventive and/or educational treatment, based on the clinical history. |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
To describe the biophysical principles and physiological mechanisms in which physical agents are involved. | |
To apply physical, electrical, manual means and functional bandages in podiatric disorders taking into account safety measures for both professionals and patients. | |
To know the podiatric indications and contraindications of physical, electrical, manual means and functional bandages. | |
To describe therapies that comprise physical podiatry. | |
To solve cases of podiatric disorders, setting therapeutic objectives and selecting the appropriate evidence-based physical, electrical and manual approach. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CE26 GC01 GC03 | 1.52 | 38 | Y | N | Assessable in final test. | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 CE26 GC01 GC03 | 0.72 | 18 | Y | Y | Clinical cases and/or practical workshops, works in groups. Can be re-evaluated. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CE26 GC01 GC03 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | Y | Multi answer test type. Correction formula: Final score = (Right answers - (Errors/2)) x10. Can be re-evaluated. | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | CB01 CB02 CE26 GC01 GC03 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | Revision of articles. Deadline: second to last week of the semester. Can be re-evaluated. | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB02 CE26 GC01 GC03 | 3.2 | 80 | N | N | Assessable in final test or progress tests in problem solving and/or case studies. | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Final test | 70.00% | 70.00% | Final test. Formula established for the score: Final grade = ((Correct answers) - (Errors / 2)) / (Total questions) x 10 |
Theoretical papers assessment | 10.00% | 10.00% | Reading of scientific articles and preparation of reviews. |
Practical exam | 20.00% | 20.00% | Clinical and / or practical cases, workshops and seminars, group work. Attendance is mandatory. Evaluation will be according to the student's performance or excercises for continuous assessment. |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
General comments about the planning: | The temporal distribution of the different training activities during the course is adapted to the needs of the students and may vary depending on the degree of their performance and the criteria of the professors involved in teaching the subject. The official academic calendar will be followed at all times. |