Information Package / Course Catalogue
Podology
Course Code: SGH216
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students are obligated, as part of the course "IMEU201 – Workplace Vocational Training" (30 ECTS) offered in the fourth semester, to undertake and successfully complete workplace vocational training for a minimum of 70 working days at enterprises designated in accordance with the Aydin Adnan Menderes University Directive on Workplace Vocational Training.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

In this lesson; aimed to gain knowledge and skills required for problematic and elderly hand- foot care to in he field of hair care and beauty services students.

Course Content

Concept of podology, foot anatomy, foot diseases

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about concepts of podology
2.To have information about the anatomical structure of the hand and foot
3.To have information about the main problems that may occur in hands or feet
4.To have information about general foot care
5.To have information about used tools-appliances on podology
6.To have information about problematic and atrophic hand and foot care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Instructor’s lecture notes
2.Dermatoloji Atlası Gary White Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri 2006
3.Eskin, S. G., Cüre, D. ve Kahraman, A. (Ed.). (2025). Temel podoloji. Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept And importance Of podology
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept And importance Of podology
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Anatomical Structure Of The Foot
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Main Potential Problems in Feet
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Main Potential Problems in Feet
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Main Potential Problems in Feet
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tools And Instruments Used In podology Applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Hygiene Of Tools And Instruments Used In podology applications
Week 9 - Theoretical
The General Podiatry
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Thickened Nail Care
Week 11 - Theoretical
The Calloused Foot Care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fissured Heel Care
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dry Foot Care
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ingrown Nail Care
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%10
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1303
Presentation 1314
Reading2408
Quiz1213
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
3
3
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
3
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026