Contactinformation:Address: P.O. Box 150, FI-00060 They, Finland
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| Education Process | - Currently two polytechnics. - Podiatrists are educated in polytechnics (also called University of AppliedSciences). - It does not include any surgical procedures. - The podiatrist in Finland is more like a therapist, having competency in skin and nail care, biomechanics, insoles, massage, gait analysis, wound care and patient education. |
| Years/Hours: | - 3,5 years - 210 ECT credits |
| Degree: | - Bachelor - Bachelor of Health Care - Podiatrist (higher education degree) |
| Continuous education mandatory: | - No |
| Name of regulated profession: | - Jalkaterapeutti - Fotterapeut |
| Schools: | Find a school: https://www.sjjl.fi// or here: http://enpodhe.com/partners |
| Governemental recognition: | - Title of podiatrist is included in the list of protected occupational titles as defined in the Decree on Health Care professionals. Professionals entitled to use a protected occupational title will be entered into the central register of health care professionals maintained by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health. |
| Allowing foreign podiatrists | - We follow the rules of the National Authority for Welfare and Health (www.valvira.fi) called Valvira. - The Valvira supervises every health professional in Finland. - The Valvira grants, upon application, the right to practice as a licensed or authorized professional. - Professionals educated outside Finland will go through the same procedure. |
| Applicable legislation | - Act on Health Care Professionals (559/1994) (Finlex) - Decree on Health Care Professionals (564/1994) (Finlex) |
| Question | Answer |
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| Is there free access for patients? | - No free access for patients. Only by referral. |
| Does the podiatrist have prescription rights? | - None |
| Is the podiatrist is allowed to perform surgery? | - No |
| Can the podiatrist make and prescribe orthotics? | - Manufactures orthotics |
| Can the podiatrist use anaesthetics? | - None |
| Is the podiatry profession regulated? Is there a law protecting the title of podiatrist and describing the competences? | - Podiatry profession is regulated and protected by law. However, the law does not describe the competences. |
| How many podiatrists are active in Finland? | - 380 |
| Is the FIP-IFP member association recognized by the government as a professional association? | - Yes |
| Is there a code of conduct/deontology? | - Ethical codes since 2012 |