Traineeship (third year)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
"· To carry out, on medical prescription, the medication of ulcerations and warts of the foot and in any case to assist, also for the purposes of health education, the carriers of diseases at risk;
· Identify and report to the doctor any suspected pathological conditions that require in-depth diagnostic or therapeutic intervention;
· Carry out their professional activity in public or private health facilities, in an employee or freelance regime."
· Identify and report to the doctor any suspected pathological conditions that require in-depth diagnostic or therapeutic intervention;
· Carry out their professional activity in public or private health facilities, in an employee or freelance regime."
Expected learning outcomes
In relation to the practices carried out during the internship period, the student must demonstrate that he is able to manage the patient through the interpersonal relationship, the hygienic management of the workstation, knowing how to work as a team for the best integration
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
to treat calluses, hypertrophic, misshapen and ingrown toenails, as well as painful feet, directly, in accordance with current legislation, after objective examination of the foot, with bloodless, orthotic and hydro-therapeutic methods.
· carry out, on medical prescription, the dressing of ulcerations and warts of the foot and in any case assist, also for the purposes of health education, subjects with diseases at risk;
· identify and report to the doctor the suspected pathological conditions that require a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention;
· carry out their professional activity in health facilities, public or private, in an addictive or freelance regime.
· make use of the interpretation of instrumental exams (radiographs, ultrasounds, podobarometric and movement assessments).
· analyze the scientific literature and evaluate its results from a therapeutic perspective
· communicate effectively with the patient and educate the patient on appropriate and effective foot hygiene techniques.
· provide the patient with adequate information, based on knowledge accepted by the scientific community, to obtain informed consent to therapy.
· correctly interpret the legislation concerning the exercise of podiatry and provide assistance in compliance with current regulations.
· recognize their limitations in assisting the patient and recognize the need to refer the patient to other skills for medical therapies.
· carry out, on medical prescription, the dressing of ulcerations and warts of the foot and in any case assist, also for the purposes of health education, subjects with diseases at risk;
· identify and report to the doctor the suspected pathological conditions that require a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention;
· carry out their professional activity in health facilities, public or private, in an addictive or freelance regime.
· make use of the interpretation of instrumental exams (radiographs, ultrasounds, podobarometric and movement assessments).
· analyze the scientific literature and evaluate its results from a therapeutic perspective
· communicate effectively with the patient and educate the patient on appropriate and effective foot hygiene techniques.
· provide the patient with adequate information, based on knowledge accepted by the scientific community, to obtain informed consent to therapy.
· correctly interpret the legislation concerning the exercise of podiatry and provide assistance in compliance with current regulations.
· recognize their limitations in assisting the patient and recognize the need to refer the patient to other skills for medical therapies.
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of anatomy, podiatry techniques, biomechanics and pathomechanics
Teaching methods
Orthosis laboratory practice and assisted podoplogic performance in an outpatient position
Teaching Resources
Technical data sheets
Assessment methods and Criteria
Continuous evaluation by the Internship assistants, practical and oral exam at the end of each semester
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 32
Practicals - Exercises: 800 hours
Professor(s)