Podiatry assistant jobs in Finland
Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.
Podiatry assistant - Which skills are essential?
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
Dermatology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Inform patients on the types of footwear available and suitable for their feet conditions or disorders to increase foot well being.
Orthopaedics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Suggest patients to use tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve feet pain.
Record information accurately relating to the progress of the patient during therapy sessions.
Medical practice dealing with disorders of the feet.
The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.
Provide patients with information about their medication, possible side effects, and contra-indications.
Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of podiatric diseases and disorders regarding foot problems, injuries and maladies, and how to treat them by using conservative and surgical options.
The appropriate available non-operative and operative treatment alternatives for common orthopaedic conditions and injuries, the benefits and limitations of each type of treatment as well as any potential side effects or complications of the treatment.
Use a nail drill to reduce thickening toenails and remove debris from their sulci by inserting nail packs.
The procedures and importance of record keeping in a healthcare system such as hospitals or clinics, the information systems used to keep and process records and how to achieve maximum accuracy of records.
Conditions and disorders affecting the health and well being of feet such as fungal infections, ingrown nails, verrucas, smelly feet, flat feet and bunions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
Provide information and guidance on means to keep ones feet healthy by wearing appropriate footwear or avoiding unhealthy practices such as fungal infections.
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
Ensure patients/clients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments so they can give informed consent, engaging patients/clients in the process of their care and treatment.
Shape nails by cutting and smoothening the ends of the nails, with the use of files, scissors or emery boards.
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
The physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, and natural history of common orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Various types of orthopaedic supplies such as braces and arm supports, used for physical therapy or physical rehabilitation.
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
Collect qualitative and quantitative data related to the healthcare user's physical, psychological, emotional and social status and functional ability within set parameters, monitoring healthcare user's responses and status during the performance of assigned measures/tests and taking appropriate action, including reporting the findings to the physiotherapist.
The matching of clinical statements with standard codes of illnesses and treatments through use of a classification system.
Develop a mutually collaborative therapeutic relationship during treatment, fostering and gaining healthcare users' trust and cooperation.
Match and record correctly the specific illnesses and treatments of a patient by using a clinical codes classification system.
The surgical specialty used to treat conditions and deformities of the feet such as tendon, heel and hammer toe surgery.
Ensure all medical devices and appliances are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.
Podiatry assistant - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Participate in activities that promote quality, particularly in the acquisition and evaluation of equipment, resources, safe storage and supply management.
Order specialised orthopaedic materials and supplies for the store; maintain the company stock.
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Cleanse, irrigate, probe, debride, pack and dress wounds.
Set up a proper procedure to manage appointments, including policies related to cancellation and nonappearance.
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
Gather healthcare user information through various sources such as questioning the healthcare user, caregiver, or healthcare professional to obtain information on the patient`s health and social status, and interpreting records made by other health care professionals when appropriate.
Analyse X-ray imagery in order to locate the sources of patients` difficulties and interpret the findings.
The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
The study of movement and its causes.
Wrap nails to repair them or make them stronger and more resilient. Soften, trim or push back nail cuticles and provide treatment to people who bite their nails.
Provide evidence based strategies to promote healthy living, disease prevention and management.
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Monitor and analyse vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure.
The methods and techniques used to destroy or remove microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria that can contaminate medical instruments or any type of material in a health care setting.
Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.
Asses the condition of the patient`s feet by cutting his/hers toenails, removing any hard skin and checking for corns, calluses or verrucas and decide on a diagnosis.
Ask the healthcare user about his medical condition and physical well-being and the desired results to be achieved through the suggested therapy and follow the prescribed treatment.
Recommend and provide advice on orthopaedic goods and pieces of equipment such as braces, slings or elbow supports. Provide individual advice depending on customer's specific condition and needs.
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
The structure and function of health care services.
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
Order, and cover patients' legs, ankles and feet with foot casts and walking braces. These protect and support the lower leg and foot following fractures or injuries and reduce injury healing time.
Send samples containing the accurate information to the medical laboratory for testing.
Interact, relate and communicate with individuals from a variety of different cultures, when working in a healthcare environment.
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Select and apply the appropriate wound dressings, such as liquid or spray occlusive materials, absorbent material or immobilising dressing, according to the surgical procedure undertaken.