Information Package / Course Catalogue
Podologic Approaches in Pediatrics and Geriatrics
Course Code: POD207
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn about common foot disorders in children and the elderly

Course Content

Podological approaches for the most common foot disorders in children and the elderly

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the general concepts of pediatrics.
2.Knows the general concepts of geriatrics
3.Knows the general foot problems in children.
4.Knows the general foot problems in geriatrics.
5.Knows the ways of preventing foot problems in the elderly and children.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to pediatrics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in pediatrics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in pediatrics-II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in pediatrics-III
Week 5 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in pediatrics-IV
Week 6 - Theoretical
Foot care in pediatrics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Prevention strategies in pediatrics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introduction to pediatrics (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in geriatrics-I
Week 10 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in geriatrics-II
Week 11 - Theoretical
Foot health problems in geriatrics-III
Week 12 - Theoretical
Foot care in geriatrics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Elderly and Diabetes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Diabetes management and prevention strategies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Quiz1415
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)79
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026