Degree in Podiatry

CE1: Know the embryological development in the different stages of formation. Human anatomy and physiology. Study of the different organs, apparatuses and systems. Vascular and nerve elements of the viscera. Body planes and axes. Specific anatomy of the lower limb.
CE2: Acquire knowledge of cell and tissue biology. Composition and organisation of the matter of living beings. Histology. Genetics.
CE3: Know the bases of biophysics, physiology and biochemistry related to the human body. Immediate principles. Biochemistry and biophysics of membranes, muscles and nerves. Acquire knowledge of the functions and regulation of the different organs and systems of the human body.
CE4: Know the anatomical and functional concept of the disease and the classification of diseases. Describe the pathology of the different organs, apparatuses and systems. Medical semiology. Dermatology. Rheumatology. Traumatology. Neurology. Endocrinology. Pathological vascular processes. Systemic pathologies that affect the feet.
CE5: Know the pathological anatomy. Cellular pathology. Tissue repair. Alterations in cell growth. Nomenclature and classification of neoplasms.
CE6: Know the basic concepts of microbiology. Morphology and physiology of microorganisms. Infection. Immunology. Natural and acquired immunity. Vaccines and serums. Most frequent microorganisms in foot pathologies. Fundamental aspects of health parasitology. Environmental microbiology. Laboratory and microbiological diagnosis of diseases. Mechanisms of viral pathogenicity. Mycology. Microbiological foundations for the prevention of infection.
CE7: Know and apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Pharmacological action, effects, adverse reactions and interactions. Description of the different pharmacological groups. Commonly used medicines; indications and contraindications. Drug design and development. Recipes. Toxicity studies. Routes of medication administration. Natural products for therapeutic use whose safety and efficacy have been proven according to the scientific evidence available.
CE8: Know the Spanish health system and the basic aspects related to the management of healthcare services, mainly those related to podiatric care and rehabilitation, taking account of gender perspective.
CE9: Acquiring the concepts of health and disease. Identify the determinants of health in the population from a gender perspective. Develop the factors that influence the health-disease phenomenon. Design and practical application of prevention protocols. Public health. Concept, method and use of epidemiology.
CE10: Acquire skills to work in a team as a unit in which experts and other professionals in the field of podiatric prevention, diagnosis and treatment are structured in a single- or multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary manner.
CE11: Acquire and apply the theoretical and practical knowledge involved in the psychological aspects of the patient-therapist relationship. Emotional and psychosocial cognitive development of the human being. Know the psychological aspects of pain. Introduction to the study of human behaviour. Social psychology. Influence of the gender factor on the psychological aspects of health and illness.
CE12: Understand, critically asses and know how to use biomedical technology and sources of information to obtain, organise, interpret and communicate scientific and health information. Know the basic concepts of biostatistics and its application. Use search and retrieval systems for biomedical information and understand and critically interpret scientific texts. Know the principles of the scientific method, biomedical research and the clinical trial.
CE13: Identify and integrate professional practice with respect for the patient's independence; describe the elements of clinical documentation management, paying special attention to confidentiality; Identify the basic criteria of clinical management, health economics and efficient use of resources.
CE14: Know the basics of biomechanics and kinesiology. Support theories. Human gait. Structural alterations of the foot. Postural alterations of the locomotive system with an impact on the foot and vice versa. Instruments for biomechanical analysis. Gender perspective in the biomechanical analysis of walking.
CE15: Prepare a podiatric medical history and record the information obtained. Phylogeny of the locomotive system. The foot through history. Develop the techniques of physical exploration. Normal clinical parameters in lying position and in static and dynamic standing. Clinical examination techniques. Study of the podiatric techniques and performance in the health field.
CE16: Know the basics of podiatry. Ergonomics. History of the profession and conceptual framework. Concept of profession. Technical nomenclature used in the health sciences. Acquire capacity in the clinical management of podiatry services.
CE17: Act in accordance with moral duties, current legislation and criteria of good practice. Patient's rights. Civil and medical liability. Ethical problems in the practice of the profession. Instruments that help the professional in case of ethical problems. Professional framework. Rights and obligations of the professional.
CE18: Know the different diagnostic systems, their characteristics and interpretation, and the handling of podiatric radio-diagnosis facilities and radio-protection. Atomic structure of matter. Radioactivity. Interaction of electrons and photons with matter.
CE19: Develop the ability to carry out the radiological activities typical of podiatry. X-ray equipment. Image-formation magnitudes and units. Radiation detection. Quality control and calibration of radiodiagnostic facilities. Radiobiology and radioprotection. Legislation. Know other techniques for obtaining diagnostic images of the foot. Radiological techniques. Radiological interpretation.
CE20: Identify and analyse health problems in the feet in relation to different environmental, biodynamic and social aspects, and also learning in relation to the evaluation of scientifically proven facts and data analysis in general, to apply podology based on scientific evidence.
CE21: Know and apply prevention and education strategies for podiatric health. Podiatric occupational health. Prevention of occupational hazards in podiatry. Sanitation and disinfection. Podiatric health education methods. Design and evaluate health education programmes. Preventive podiatry. Anthropology of health and disease. Health and gender.
CE22: Know and identify the pathological processes of the foot and the systemic processes that affect the feet, the foot at risk and the clinical pathological parameters of the structural and functional conditions of the locomotor system in lying position and in static and dynamic standing. Identify dermatological lesions and their treatment Know and apply the specific pharmacology for podiatric use.
CE23: Know and implement the exploration techniques to give a diagnosis and prognosis, and to design the orthopodologic treatment plan of the lower limb pathology. Bone, ligament and muscle injuries. Pathology of the forefoot and hindfoot. Congenital deformities. Neurological damage. Amputations. Asymmetries.
CE24: Develop the skill and dexterity in the use of instruments, equipment and machinery used for the preparation and implementation of orthosis treatments. General concept of orthopedics. The orthosis workshop. Orthosis therapeutic materials technology. Fundamentals and techniques for foot-leg casts.
CE25: Know and apply physical, electrical and manual methods in the therapy of the different pathologies of the foot. Functional bandages. Therapy of pain and inflammation in the foot.
CE26: Design, procure and implement plantar supports, digital orthoses, prosthesis and splints using different techniques and materials. Plantar and digital orthotics. Study of footwear and shoe therapy. Prescription of lower extremity orthopedic treatments.
CE27: Know, diagnose and treat dermatopathies and keratopathies, the treatment of helomas and their causes. Onychology, pathology and conservative treatment of the nail apparatus.
CE28: Know and apply the techniques for the exploration, diagnosis and treatment of wounds, ulcers and infectious processes that affect the foot. Study, diagnosis and treatment of the diabetic foot. Repair and healing mechanisms.
CE29: Know and use the chiropodological and drug administration techniques and treatments.
CE30: Know and use the instruments used in surgery and chiropodology, the methods of sterilisation and the taking of samples for cultures.
CE31: Know, diagnose and treat the peripheral vascular and neurological processes that affect the foot and are susceptible to chiropodological treatment.
CE32: Know and apply complementary tests in chiropodology. Study and assessment of the patient who is a candidate for chiropodological treatment. Diagnostic protocols and cataloguing of surgical risk.
CE33: Know and apply technical procedures and skills in podiatric surgery. Know and diagnose foot pathology with surgical indication.
CE34: Know and use the clinical history, assess and apply the preoperative protocol and informed consent.
CE35: Know and apply the specific pharmacology for podiatric use. Know pre- and post-surgical pharmacology, the types of anesthesia in podiatry and application techniques.
CE36: Gain skills in the application of podiatric techniques of nail surgery, podiatric soft tissue surgery and foot bone and joint surgery.
CE37: Perform methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.
CE38: Know and use the techniques of exploration, diagnosis and treatment of the tumours in the foot. Know and know how to treat the complications and side effects derived from the application of podiatric and chiropodological surgery techniques.
CE39: Pre-professional work placement in university podiatry clinics and accredited centres, with a final assessment of competences, which will allow students to acquire professional values and skills.
CE40: Formalise and apply the clinical method in podology.
CE41: Prepare a podiatric medical history and record the information obtained.
CE42: Develop the techniques of physical exploration.
CE43: Develop the ability to carry out the radiological activities typical of podiatry.
CE44: Interpret the results of complementary tests and rationalise their use.
CE45: Give a diagnosis and a prognosis.
CE46: Design the integral intervention plan or podological treatment.
CE47: Design specific intervention plans for the treatment of the foot at risk: diabetic, neurological and vascular.
CE48: Develop the capacity to design protocols and to implement and evaluate them.
CE49: Develop the skill and dexterity in the use of instruments, equipment and machinery used for the preparation and implementation of podological treatments.
CE50: Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques in emergencies.
CE51: Develop social skills for communication and for dealing with the patient and other professionals.
CE52: Exchange information with the various health professionals and authorities involved in the prevention, promotion and protection of health.
CE53: Prescribe, administer and apply pharmacological, orthopodological, physical and surgical treatments.
CE54: Prepare and interpret clinical reports.
CE55: Evaluate the results obtained from the podiatry care process.
CE56: Acquire capacity in the clinical management of podiatry services.
CE57: Keep knowledge, skills and attitudes up to date.
CE58: Guarantee the quality of care in the practice of podiatry.
CE59: Be able to use elements of documentation, statistics, computer science and general methods of epidemiological analysis.
CE60: Understand and respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
CE61: Know sports-related pathologies.
CE62: Gain skills for exploring and providing treatments in sports-related pathologies.
CE63: Final Project: cross-curricular subject the Project of which may be associated to different disciplines.