Information Package / Course Catalogue
Podology Applications
Course Code: POD100
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 6
Lab: 4
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To educate students on advanced level podology applications

Course Content

General foot care and monitoring Blood glucose measurement and monitoring Blood pressure measurement and monitoring Plaster-splint applications-II Wound care and dressing applications Orthotic applications-II Nail disorders care applications-II Foot exercises Surgical debridement applications-II Surgical sutures-II Sutures- II Outpatient neurological examination-II Diabetic amputation shoulder-II Ischemic foot evaluation-II

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Fürüzan BOZKURT KOZAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Performs medical foot care
2.It accurately evaluates the foot in terms of dermatological, musculoskeletal, vascular and nervous systems.
3.Dressing and debridement with podology burs
4.Selects, uses and applies surgical suture techniques and materials.
5.Makes ingrown nail care applications and callus treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Podiatry Handbook- Ingrıd Paul-Füssl
2.Basic Podology, 2025, Ankara Nobel Medical Bookstores
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Medical foot care and monitoring
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Dermatological examination of the foot
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Foot musculoskeletal system examination
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Vascular and nervous system examination while standing
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Clinical tests on the foot and ankle
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Nail disorders care applications-I
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Nail disorders care applications-II
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Medical foot care (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Callus and wart treatment care
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Plaster-splint applications
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Wound care and dressing applications
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Debridement applications-I
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%45
Practice Examination1%25
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Lecture - Practice140456
Practice Examination1516
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)144
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026