Study Guide

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Materials

Material announced in Itslearning.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The course is open from January 7th, 2025 to May 23rd 2025.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 2 credit corresponds to 54 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved

All learning assignments in Itslearning must be answered. To complete the course it requires that all learning assignments has been answered within the given deadline. The course is approved when all the earning assignments of the course have been successfully completed and returned on time.

To complete the course it requires that the student has answered all points of the assignment and that the content of the assignment corresponds to the assignment. The assessment of factors related to health and well-being, such as different life situations, social and health services and the need for these services, is clear and appropriate to the context. The central contents of social and health services have been understood and written openly using sources. The student understood the Importance of Cyber Security in social and health services. The student knows how to search information from different social and healthcare services. The contents of the assignments may still include parts that are separate from each other.

Failed:

The learning assignments has not been completed, and/or not all points in the assignment has been answered or they has been returned with very incomplete information.

The student does not recognize or is not able to clearly demonstrate the effects of factors related to health and well-being on the client's life situation. The student has not understood the central contents of social and health services. The student doesn't understood the Importance of Cyber Security in social and health services. A high percentage of plagiarism leads to a request to complete the assignment again. Systematic plagiarism (e.g. using another student's answers) will result in course failure.

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.

The course is open from January 7th, 2025 to May 23rd 2025.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.

This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule.
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the assignments should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).

Remember to fill in the feedback form.

Themes:
1. Population`s Health and Well-Being
2. Organizing wellbeing Services
3. Social and health services
4. Income support
5. Comparison

(Sections: Information security, Rehabilitation and Client guidance and counseling case work are not included in this implementation)

You will have all the needed materials and assignments linked in this Itslearning platform.

After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” – “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

To complete the course, all sections of the online course must be passed.

All course learning assignments must be returned to the Itslearning platform. The student has the right to repeat the failed learning assignments of the study course twice. Learning assignments must be returned primarily on the first return day assigned to them, and not returning your learning assignment correspond failed. Failed learning assignments will be returned according to the schedule determined by the teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The student does not follow the course instructions.
The student has not familiarized themselves with the material available on the learning platform and/or the assignment instructions, nor do they act accordingly.
The student does not justify their actions using the knowledge base of their profession (relative to their stage of study).

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The student does not recognize or clearly demonstrate the theoretical foundations of physiotherapy:
Understanding and foundations are not demonstrated in assignments at all.
The student’s actions are inconsistent and confusing relative to their stage of study.
The student is unable to reflect on their learning or actions.
The student does not accept feedback and/or does not change their actions based on feedback.
The student endangers patient safety and/or the safety of the work and study environment.
The student cannot choose and use appropriate interaction methods for client or learning situations.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The student does not recognize and/or follow the ethical principles, laws, regulations, and agreed guidelines governing the work of a physiotherapist.
Course assignments are not completed, all parts of the assignment instructions are not answered, or they are returned with very incomplete information.
The student’s actions and interactions are not respectful, reliable, and/or honest, and they do not take responsibility for their actions.
The student does not provide an explanation for absences and does not show that they have taken care of their learning during absences.
The student’s actions are unprofessional relative to their stage of study.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The student uses key physiotherapy professional terms in a limited scope and/or quantity.
The student uses given information sources randomly.
The student’s evidence-based information retrieval is inadequate, and they cannot critically evaluate the information they find.
The student’s knowledge base is fragmented, and the relationships between concepts remain unclear.
Written assignments are composed in complete sentences and in good Finnish.
Reflection in written work is superficial, and synthesis of information is not achieved.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The student can work under supervision in physiotherapy situations practiced during the course and knows the related factors.
The student can describe the phenomena discussed in the course at a general level and knows the factors affecting them.
The student is capable of self-reflection, but it is superficial and/or unrealistic.
The student works safely in work and study environments.
The use of physiotherapeutic methods and making conclusions/clinical reasoning require guidance and confirmation.
The student is capable of receiving feedback and strives to change their actions based on it.
The student can function in various guidance and interaction situations.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The student recognizes and acts according to the ethical principles, laws, regulations, and agreed guidelines governing the work of a physiotherapist.
The student can function as a member of a group, but their actions are not self-directed.
The student can take responsibility for agreed tasks but often submits them late.
The student knows the basic principles of dialogue, but their actions do not always reflect this.
The student’s actions and interactions are respectful, reliable, and honest.
The student recognizes the prerequisites and consequences of their actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student’s knowledge base is understood as a whole.
The student can search for evidence-based information from various sources and recognize the difference between everyday knowledge and researched information.
The student can use key information sources systematically.
Written assignments are clearly structured.
The student can use key physiotherapy professional terms systematically.
Written work includes personal reflection and attempts at synthesis.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student can work independently in learning situations according to given instructions.
The student can explain the factors related to the course content and describe the key contents of physiotherapy.
The student works systematically, safely, and reliably in work and study environments.
The student is partially capable of making conclusions/clinical reasoning independently.
The student accepts feedback and changes their actions based on it.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student works purposefully in a group and adheres to agreed schedules.
The student can organize their own activities.
The student can suggest actions and, if necessary, seek approval for their actions.
The student considers dialogue and strives to act equally in interaction situations.
The student can critically evaluate their own actions and skills, recognizing their strengths and areas for development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student uses professional terminology expertly.
The student can search for and use evidence-based information expertly and independently.
The student can use key information sources as well as other strong evidence-based sources they find themselves.
Written work shows application, synthesis, and independent reflection of information.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student can work independently in learning situations.
The student understands the methods of physiotherapy and the factors related to their reliable use.
The student can describe the phenomena discussed in the course broadly and understands the factors affecting them deeply.
The student works independently, systematically, safely, and reliably in work and study environments.
The student is capable of making conclusions/clinical reasoning mostly independently.
The student can apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations.
The student reflects on their actions and can engage in discussions about the feedback received.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student takes responsibility for sharing what they have learned and for working in a group.
The student can organize group activities and, if necessary, lead their own and the group’s activities.
The student commits to the group and promotes the group’s goals through their actions.
The student can engage in dialogue and acts equally in interaction situations.

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Materials

Material announced in Itslearning.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The course is open from January 7th, 2025 to May 23rd 2025.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 2 credit corresponds to 54 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved

All learning assignments in Itslearning must be answered. To complete the course it requires that all learning assignments has been answered within the given deadline. The course is approved when all the earning assignments of the course have been successfully completed and returned on time.

To complete the course it requires that the student has answered all points of the assignment and that the content of the assignment corresponds to the assignment. The assessment of factors related to health and well-being, such as different life situations, social and health services and the need for these services, is clear and appropriate to the context. The central contents of social and health services have been understood and written openly using sources. The student understood the Importance of Cyber Security in social and health services. The student knows how to search information from different social and healthcare services. The contents of the assignments may still include parts that are separate from each other.

Failed:

The learning assignments has not been completed, and/or not all points in the assignment has been answered or they has been returned with very incomplete information.

The student does not recognize or is not able to clearly demonstrate the effects of factors related to health and well-being on the client's life situation. The student has not understood the central contents of social and health services. The student doesn't understood the Importance of Cyber Security in social and health services. A high percentage of plagiarism leads to a request to complete the assignment again. Systematic plagiarism (e.g. using another student's answers) will result in course failure.

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.

The course is open from January 7th, 2025 to May 23rd 2025.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.

This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule.
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the assignments should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).

Remember to fill in the feedback form.

Themes:
1. Population`s Health and Well-Being
2. Organizing wellbeing Services
3. Social and health services
4. Income support
5. Comparison

(Sections: Information security, Rehabilitation and Client guidance and counseling case work are not included in this implementation)

You will have all the needed materials and assignments linked in this Itslearning platform.

After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” – “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

To complete the course, all sections of the online course must be passed.

All course learning assignments must be returned to the Itslearning platform. The student has the right to repeat the failed learning assignments of the study course twice. Learning assignments must be returned primarily on the first return day assigned to them, and not returning your learning assignment correspond failed. Failed learning assignments will be returned according to the schedule determined by the teacher.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The student does not follow the course instructions.
The student has not familiarized themselves with the material available on the learning platform and/or the assignment instructions, nor do they act accordingly.
The student does not justify their actions using the knowledge base of their profession (relative to their stage of study).

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The student does not recognize or clearly demonstrate the theoretical foundations of physiotherapy:
Understanding and foundations are not demonstrated in assignments at all.
The student’s actions are inconsistent and confusing relative to their stage of study.
The student is unable to reflect on their learning or actions.
The student does not accept feedback and/or does not change their actions based on feedback.
The student endangers patient safety and/or the safety of the work and study environment.
The student cannot choose and use appropriate interaction methods for client or learning situations.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The student does not recognize and/or follow the ethical principles, laws, regulations, and agreed guidelines governing the work of a physiotherapist.
Course assignments are not completed, all parts of the assignment instructions are not answered, or they are returned with very incomplete information.
The student’s actions and interactions are not respectful, reliable, and/or honest, and they do not take responsibility for their actions.
The student does not provide an explanation for absences and does not show that they have taken care of their learning during absences.
The student’s actions are unprofessional relative to their stage of study.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The student uses key physiotherapy professional terms in a limited scope and/or quantity.
The student uses given information sources randomly.
The student’s evidence-based information retrieval is inadequate, and they cannot critically evaluate the information they find.
The student’s knowledge base is fragmented, and the relationships between concepts remain unclear.
Written assignments are composed in complete sentences and in good Finnish.
Reflection in written work is superficial, and synthesis of information is not achieved.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The student can work under supervision in physiotherapy situations practiced during the course and knows the related factors.
The student can describe the phenomena discussed in the course at a general level and knows the factors affecting them.
The student is capable of self-reflection, but it is superficial and/or unrealistic.
The student works safely in work and study environments.
The use of physiotherapeutic methods and making conclusions/clinical reasoning require guidance and confirmation.
The student is capable of receiving feedback and strives to change their actions based on it.
The student can function in various guidance and interaction situations.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The student recognizes and acts according to the ethical principles, laws, regulations, and agreed guidelines governing the work of a physiotherapist.
The student can function as a member of a group, but their actions are not self-directed.
The student can take responsibility for agreed tasks but often submits them late.
The student knows the basic principles of dialogue, but their actions do not always reflect this.
The student’s actions and interactions are respectful, reliable, and honest.
The student recognizes the prerequisites and consequences of their actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student’s knowledge base is understood as a whole.
The student can search for evidence-based information from various sources and recognize the difference between everyday knowledge and researched information.
The student can use key information sources systematically.
Written assignments are clearly structured.
The student can use key physiotherapy professional terms systematically.
Written work includes personal reflection and attempts at synthesis.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student can work independently in learning situations according to given instructions.
The student can explain the factors related to the course content and describe the key contents of physiotherapy.
The student works systematically, safely, and reliably in work and study environments.
The student is partially capable of making conclusions/clinical reasoning independently.
The student accepts feedback and changes their actions based on it.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The criteria for grades 1–2 are met. Additionally:
The student works purposefully in a group and adheres to agreed schedules.
The student can organize their own activities.
The student can suggest actions and, if necessary, seek approval for their actions.
The student considers dialogue and strives to act equally in interaction situations.
The student can critically evaluate their own actions and skills, recognizing their strengths and areas for development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student uses professional terminology expertly.
The student can search for and use evidence-based information expertly and independently.
The student can use key information sources as well as other strong evidence-based sources they find themselves.
Written work shows application, synthesis, and independent reflection of information.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student can work independently in learning situations.
The student understands the methods of physiotherapy and the factors related to their reliable use.
The student can describe the phenomena discussed in the course broadly and understands the factors affecting them deeply.
The student works independently, systematically, safely, and reliably in work and study environments.
The student is capable of making conclusions/clinical reasoning mostly independently.
The student can apply theoretical knowledge in practical situations.
The student reflects on their actions and can engage in discussions about the feedback received.

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL, AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
The criteria for grades 3–4 are met. Additionally:
The student takes responsibility for sharing what they have learned and for working in a group.
The student can organize group activities and, if necessary, lead their own and the group’s activities.
The student commits to the group and promotes the group’s goals through their actions.
The student can engage in dialogue and acts equally in interaction situations.

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able
• to define the effects of respiratory and cardio-vascular symptoms and medical procedures on the motion, the functional ability and the participation in connection with clients in different ages,
• to list the factors affecting on respiratory and cardio-vascular systems and explain their connection to client’s ability to function,
• to describe and to implement methods to examine the functional ability and it’s prerequisites of the client with respiratory and cardio-vascular problems,
• to explain and to implement the essential means of physiotherapy to maintain and/or promote the functional ability and it’s prerequisites
• to use knowledge of internal disorders in physiotherapy process.

Content

Respiration: the importance of respiration, examination a client in connection with respiratory problems, methods of physiotherapy to support and promote client’s ability to function and participate; primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Cardiovascular system: risk factors in connection with Finnish population’s cardiovascular system, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in disorders of the cardio-vascular systems, physiotherapy examination and implementation methods to maintain and promote clients with cardiovascular problems.

Clinical practice is included in all training periods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain structures and function of vital organs.

Objective

The student is able
• to define the effects of respiratory and cardio-vascular symptoms and medical procedures on the motion, the functional ability and the participation in connection with clients in different ages,
• to list the factors affecting on respiratory and cardio-vascular systems and explain their connection to client’s ability to function,
• to describe and to implement methods to examine the functional ability and it’s prerequisites of the client with respiratory and cardio-vascular problems,
• to explain and to implement the essential means of physiotherapy to maintain and/or promote the functional ability and it’s prerequisites
• to use knowledge of internal disorders in physiotherapy process.

Content

Respiration: the importance of respiration, examination a client in connection with respiratory problems, methods of physiotherapy to support and promote client’s ability to function and participate; primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Cardiovascular system: risk factors in connection with Finnish population’s cardiovascular system, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in disorders of the cardio-vascular systems, physiotherapy examination and implementation methods to maintain and promote clients with cardiovascular problems.

Clinical practice is included in all training periods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain structures and function of vital organs.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures with the function of the pelvic area and lower limb functions and with the functional ability of clients at different ages, too,
• examine and evaluate reliably clients functional ability on all levels of ICF using EBP -methods regarding f.ex. clients sensations, functional disadvantage, functional range of movement and strenght proprioception and the mobility of neural tissue by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to prevent, maintain and promote the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculoskeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising the pelvic area, hip and knee, planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP.

Applying the basic training principles in rehabilitation taking into account also preventive perspective. Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures with the function of the pelvic area and lower limb functions and with the functional ability of clients at different ages, too,
• examine and evaluate reliably clients functional ability on all levels of ICF using EBP -methods regarding f.ex. clients sensations, functional disadvantage, functional range of movement and strenght proprioception and the mobility of neural tissue by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to prevent, maintain and promote the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculoskeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising the pelvic area, hip and knee, planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP.

Applying the basic training principles in rehabilitation taking into account also preventive perspective. Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on the function of neck-shoulder and upper limb functions and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably the range of motions, specific muscle strength, elasticity of soft tissue, mobility of neural tissue and proprioception by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to promote, maintain and advance the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising neck-shoulder area, shoulder girdle and shoulder, planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP

Assessment and measurement of range of motion of cervical spine ja joints of upper limb by using physiotherapy methods and measurement device, increasing the active and passive range of motion, basics of joint mobilization and stabilization, planning and implementing mobilization.

Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise. The student has basic skills in assessing and treating clients with lower limb, thoracic and lower spine problems.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on the function of neck-shoulder and upper limb functions and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably the range of motions, specific muscle strength, elasticity of soft tissue, mobility of neural tissue and proprioception by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to promote, maintain and advance the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising neck-shoulder area, shoulder girdle and shoulder, planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP

Assessment and measurement of range of motion of cervical spine ja joints of upper limb by using physiotherapy methods and measurement device, increasing the active and passive range of motion, basics of joint mobilization and stabilization, planning and implementing mobilization.

Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise. The student has basic skills in assessing and treating clients with lower limb, thoracic and lower spine problems.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on function of the thoracic and lumbar spine and and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably clients functional ability on all levels of ICF using EBP -methods regarding f.ex. clients sensations, functional disadvantage, functional range of movement and strenght proprioception and the mobility of neural tissue by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to prevent, maintain and promote the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising thoracic and lumbar spine areas. Planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP and taking into account different medical procedures.

Applying the basic training principles in rehabilitation taking into account also preventive perspective. Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise.

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the impact of the constraints, symptoms and medical measures on function of the thoracic and lumbar spine and and with the functional ability of clients at different ages,
• examine and evaluate reliably clients functional ability on all levels of ICF using EBP -methods regarding f.ex. clients sensations, functional disadvantage, functional range of movement and strenght proprioception and the mobility of neural tissue by using physiotherapy examination methods,
• draw up conclusions in right direction to explain the functional problems of the client on all levels of ICF,
• explain the basics of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and instruction to prevent, maintain and promote the client’s motion and participation.

Content

The main symptoms of musculo-skeletal structures, especially basics of examination and exercising thoracic and lumbar spine areas. Planning, implementing and evaluating of physiotherapy process based on EBP and taking into account different medical procedures.

Applying the basic training principles in rehabilitation taking into account also preventive perspective. Using various training environments and tools, functional training and technology in assessing and implementing clients in different stages of rehabilitation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems. (S)he is able to explain the principles of physiotherapy assessment (interview, observation, measurement and palpation) and support humans motor learning. The student is able to assess clients health-related fitness and the principles of therapeutic exercise.

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in client situations related on problems of locomotor, respiratory and circulatory systems,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• draw up conclusions about assessment results related on structures and function of the musculo-skeletal, respiratory and circulatory system,
• explain how the changes in the client’s performance including its components effect on his/her ability to function in his/her living environment,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking into account client’s resources,
• explain various implementing methods of physiotherapy and their effects on client’s ability to function,
• report on the status of the client orally and in writing form,
• act in cooperation with client’s relatives and professionals of social and health care systems.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system, surgical and / or orthopedic activities, and respiratory and circulatory disorders.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies and pain related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, for example when deficiencies and pain are related to musculoskeletal and/or vital organ functions.

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in client situations related on problems of locomotor, respiratory and circulatory systems,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• draw up conclusions about assessment results related on structures and function of the musculo-skeletal, respiratory and circulatory system,
• explain how the changes in the client’s performance including its components effect on his/her ability to function in his/her living environment,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking into account client’s resources,
• explain various implementing methods of physiotherapy and their effects on client’s ability to function,
• report on the status of the client orally and in writing form,
• act in cooperation with client’s relatives and professionals of social and health care systems.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system, surgical and / or orthopedic activities, and respiratory and circulatory disorders.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies and pain related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, for example when deficiencies and pain are related to musculoskeletal and/or vital organ functions.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• explain the structures and the principles of physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system of a human,
• explain the development and maturation of the human nervous system during the first year of life,
• explain the structures and the principles of physiology of respiratory and circulatory organs,
• explain the principles of muscle physiology,
• explain the structural and neural factors affecting on power output,
• explain biomechanical features in basic movements

Content

Anatomy: structures of central and peripheral nervous system, development and maturation during the first year, structures of the respiratory and circulatory system.

Physiology: structure and functions of the nerve cell, motor behavior regulation and sensory functions in motor regulation (neurophysiology), muscle and load physiology, heart rate regulation, blood circulation and regulation, respiratory physiology, respiratory diffusion and respiratory regulation.

Biomechanics: base of support, gravity, center of gravity, internal and external forces and how they affect human movement, muscle work and basics of human movement analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• explain the structures and the principles of physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system of a human,
• explain the development and maturation of the human nervous system during the first year of life,
• explain the structures and the principles of physiology of respiratory and circulatory organs,
• explain the principles of muscle physiology,
• explain the structural and neural factors affecting on power output,
• explain biomechanical features in basic movements

Content

Anatomy: structures of central and peripheral nervous system, development and maturation during the first year, structures of the respiratory and circulatory system.

Physiology: structure and functions of the nerve cell, motor behavior regulation and sensory functions in motor regulation (neurophysiology), muscle and load physiology, heart rate regulation, blood circulation and regulation, respiratory physiology, respiratory diffusion and respiratory regulation.

Biomechanics: base of support, gravity, center of gravity, internal and external forces and how they affect human movement, muscle work and basics of human movement analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to
• plan and implement worklife -based and, when ever possible, multiprofessional project from physiotherapy perspective,
• act spontaneously and responsibly according to project goals
• find and evaluate evidence based information to support his/her actions
• communicate appropriatelly in a procet
• evaluate and report his/her own actions and project results according to different roles related to the project,
• recognise and evaluate one´s abilities and actions in entrepreneurship different kinds of projects
• evaluate and develop his/her ethical skills in project work.

Content

Working in TUAS projects, either in one larger or many smaller ones. Evidence based planning and implementing as well as reporting worklife-based, preferably multiprofessional project. Resposible, entrepreneurship -like working, recognising one´s abilities.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

According to spesific project content.

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the designing process of a project and different actor’s roles related to the project,
• design, implement and report, in accordance with his/her role,
• evaluate and develop his/her ethical skills in project work.

Content

As a learning environment various projects and project-related physiotherapy.
The study unit can consists of one or more projects.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to observe movement, motion and functionality and assess preconditions of functionality like strength, flexibility and balance. (S)he is able to counsel clients to promote his/her functional ability.

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the designing process of a project and different actor’s roles related to the project,
• design, implement and report, in accordance with his/her role,
• evaluate and develop his/her ethical skills in project work.

Content

As a learning environment various projects and project-related physiotherapy.
The study unit can consists of one or more projects.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to observe movement, motion and functionality and assess preconditions of functionality like strength, flexibility and balance. (S)he is able to counsel clients to promote his/her functional ability.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify and justify the physiotherapy development target and/or needs,
• choose from the physiotherapy point of view the topic of the thesis,
• choose the theoretical backgrounds by using critical information retrieval, backgrounds related on physiotherapy and assignment,
• prepare a theoretical basis for the thesis,
• select and justify appropriate development, data collection and analysis methods for the thesis,
• draw up the plan of the thesis and taking into account as well the ethical starting points as the assignment’s point of view,
• develop a communication plan related on the thesis process,
• apply for permission to complete the thesis,
• justify his/her own solutions in the seminar work with existing knowledge,
• take advantage of the feedback and give constructive feedback,
• take advantage of the guidance on the thesis and feedback received, as well as the content and methodological solution learned in the seminars.

Content

Selecting and delineating the subject of thesis, collaborating with the client, obtaining and identifying reliable proofs, drafting and presenting the plan ( the theoretical structuring of the subject, defining the development task, planning both data collection and analysis , and information), authorization procedures

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

To begin planning the bachelor theses, student has to able to describe the main knowledge of physiotherapy evidence based practices that he/she has used in clinical practice.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify and justify the physiotherapy development target and/or needs,
• choose from the physiotherapy point of view the topic of the thesis,
• choose the theoretical backgrounds by using critical information retrieval, backgrounds related on physiotherapy and assignment,
• prepare a theoretical basis for the thesis,
• select and justify appropriate development, data collection and analysis methods for the thesis,
• draw up the plan of the thesis and taking into account as well the ethical starting points as the assignment’s point of view,
• develop a communication plan related on the thesis process,
• apply for permission to complete the thesis,
• justify his/her own solutions in the seminar work with existing knowledge,
• take advantage of the feedback and give constructive feedback,
• take advantage of the guidance on the thesis and feedback received, as well as the content and methodological solution learned in the seminars.

Content

Selecting and delineating the subject of thesis, collaborating with the client, obtaining and identifying reliable proofs, drafting and presenting the plan ( the theoretical structuring of the subject, defining the development task, planning both data collection and analysis , and information), authorization procedures

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

To begin planning the bachelor theses, student has to able to describe the main knowledge of physiotherapy evidence based practices that he/she has used in clinical practice.

Objective

The student is able to
• draw up the report as a thesis of the development or research work; report is based on results of the development or research work and is professionally profound,
• present professionally the main results and conclusions of the development or research work, especially to the representatives of the client,
• visualize development / research results and out puts both verbally and visually,
• carry out tasks in accordance with communication plan,
• evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the development and research process and report,
• evaluate credibility, reliability and ethical solutions,
• justify his/her choices in professional discussions during the process of thesis work,
• work constructively in their thesis group supporting learning of their own or others.

On a maturity exam, the student demonstrates the mastery of the content of his/her thesis and is able to write his/her thesis professionally and linguistically correctly.

Content

Drawing up a thesis report, submitting development/ research findings ja conclusions, implementing a communication plan, writing a mature exam.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

To report thesis the student has analysed data and got main results and/or products.

Objective

The student is able to
• utilize, supplement and/or modify the theoretical basis governing the physiotherapy thesis,
• work responsibly and autonomously in accordance with the plan and ethical principles of development and research,
• take advantage of the guidance and feedback of client (working life representatives), teachers and opponents,
• collect realiably material related to the thesis and use appropriate analysis methods,
• make use of the substance and methodological solutions presented in seminar working, as well as evaluate their suitability for different research and development settings,
• work in their thesis group constructively for both their own and others learning.

Content

Supplementing the theoretical framework, responsible working and appropriate use of guidance, implementing the plan in co-operation with the client/partner

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Before implementing thesis the thesis plan has to accepted.

Objective

The student is able to
• utilize, supplement and/or modify the theoretical basis governing the physiotherapy thesis,
• work responsibly and autonomously in accordance with the plan and ethical principles of development and research,
• take advantage of the guidance and feedback of client (working life representatives), teachers and opponents,
• collect realiably material related to the thesis and use appropriate analysis methods,
• make use of the substance and methodological solutions presented in seminar working, as well as evaluate their suitability for different research and development settings,
• work in their thesis group constructively for both their own and others learning.

Content

Supplementing the theoretical framework, responsible working and appropriate use of guidance, implementing the plan in co-operation with the client/partner

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Before implementing thesis the thesis plan has to accepted.

Objective

The student is able to
• recognize the values, norms and ethical principles guiding the physiotherapy activity and the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-centered and evidence-based work,
• identify different physiotherapy models,
• describe the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems,

Content

Theoretical basic of physiotherapy: ethical principles, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, physiotherapy models, role of physiotherapist, personality as a working tool, client-centered way on thinking.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge required

Objective

The student is able to
• recognize the values, norms and ethical principles guiding the physiotherapy activity and the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-centered and evidence-based work,
• identify different physiotherapy models,
• describe the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems,

Content

Theoretical basic of physiotherapy: ethical principles, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, physiotherapy models, role of physiotherapist, personality as a working tool, client-centered way on thinking.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge required

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the physiotherapy as an science,
• explain the theoretical starting-points of physiotherapy,
• explain the importance of physiotherapy to the development of the profession,
• define the concepts of quality management and factors affecting on quality and is able to use them in evaluating and developing the quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
• explain the social and health care service systems and rehabilitation, control systems as well as their relevance to his/her own activities,
• describe physiotherapy service system,
• identify the administrative factors of working places,
• describe issues related on entrepreneurship.

Content

Physiotherapy as a science, evidence based practice, quality management and basics of quality practice, control of the social, health care and rehabilitation service systems, management basics and unit management, close management and employee skills, statistics and management of the unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, statistical and management of service unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, setting up physiotherapy company and other entrepreneurship related issues

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to use the main physiotherapy concepts when acting in physiotherapy process.

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the physiotherapy as an science,
• explain the theoretical starting-points of physiotherapy,
• explain the importance of physiotherapy to the development of the profession,
• define the concepts of quality management and factors affecting on quality and is able to use them in evaluating and developing the quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
• explain the social and health care service systems and rehabilitation, control systems as well as their relevance to his/her own activities,
• describe physiotherapy service system,
• identify the administrative factors of working places,
• describe issues related on entrepreneurship.

Content

Physiotherapy as a science, evidence based practice, quality management and basics of quality practice, control of the social, health care and rehabilitation service systems, management basics and unit management, close management and employee skills, statistics and management of the unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, statistical and management of service unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, setting up physiotherapy company and other entrepreneurship related issues

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to use the main physiotherapy concepts when acting in physiotherapy process.

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the physiotherapy as an science,
• explain the theoretical starting-points of physiotherapy,
• explain the importance of physiotherapy to the development of the profession,
• define the concepts of quality management and factors affecting on quality and is able to use them in evaluating and developing the quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
• explain the social and health care service systems and rehabilitation, control systems as well as their relevance to his/her own activities,
• describe physiotherapy service system,
• identify the administrative factors of working places,
• describe issues related on entrepreneurship.

Content

Physiotherapy as a science, evidence based practice, quality management and basics of quality practice, control of the social, health care and rehabilitation service systems, management basics and unit management, close management and employee skills, statistics and management of the unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, statistical and management of service unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, setting up physiotherapy company and other entrepreneurship related issues

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to use the main physiotherapy concepts when acting in physiotherapy process.

Objective

The student is able to
• describe the physiotherapy as an science,
• explain the theoretical starting-points of physiotherapy,
• explain the importance of physiotherapy to the development of the profession,
• define the concepts of quality management and factors affecting on quality and is able to use them in evaluating and developing the quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
• explain the social and health care service systems and rehabilitation, control systems as well as their relevance to his/her own activities,
• describe physiotherapy service system,
• identify the administrative factors of working places,
• describe issues related on entrepreneurship.

Content

Physiotherapy as a science, evidence based practice, quality management and basics of quality practice, control of the social, health care and rehabilitation service systems, management basics and unit management, close management and employee skills, statistics and management of the unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, statistical and management of service unit, entrepreneurship and its characteristics, setting up physiotherapy company and other entrepreneurship related issues

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to use the main physiotherapy concepts when acting in physiotherapy process.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify the changes of ageing body,
• explain the importance of the geriatric prevetion in the different stage of ageing,
• explain the changes in ability to function ja the factors affecting on them in old age,
• describe the principles of geriatric treatment and rehabilitation.

Content

The main changes in aging, geriatric prevention, geriatric rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• identify the changes of ageing body,
• explain the importance of the geriatric prevetion in the different stage of ageing,
• explain the changes in ability to function ja the factors affecting on them in old age,
• describe the principles of geriatric treatment and rehabilitation.

Content

The main changes in aging, geriatric prevention, geriatric rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• identify the changes of ageing body,
• explain the importance of the geriatric prevetion in the different stage of ageing,
• explain the changes in ability to function ja the factors affecting on them in old age,
• describe the principles of geriatric treatment and rehabilitation.

Content

The main changes in aging, geriatric prevention, geriatric rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• identify the changes of ageing body,
• explain the importance of the geriatric prevetion in the different stage of ageing,
• explain the changes in ability to function ja the factors affecting on them in old age,
• describe the principles of geriatric treatment and rehabilitation.

Content

The main changes in aging, geriatric prevention, geriatric rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• choose and use case-specific and client oriented interaction methods in every stage of physiotherapy process and in multiprofessional situations
• combine the factors affecting on human learning and the principles of physiotherapeutic instruction when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction
• regocnice ethical situations and ways to act ethically in various physiotherapysituations

Content

Facing the client, client-centered interaction, support for client’s internal motivation in every stage of therapyprocess. Physiotherapeutic interview, ethical principles and their use in physiotherapy

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• choose and use case-specific and client oriented interaction methods in every stage of physiotherapy process and in multiprofessional situations
• combine the factors affecting on human learning and the principles of physiotherapeutic instruction when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction
• regocnice ethical situations and ways to act ethically in various physiotherapysituations

Content

Facing the client, client-centered interaction, support for client’s internal motivation in every stage of therapyprocess. Physiotherapeutic interview, ethical principles and their use in physiotherapy

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• identify factors affecting well-being,
• explain the different load situations and load factors occurring during work and everyday life,
• evaluate the client’s work and functional environment and physical load of work,
• present solutions to achieve optimal load,
• plan and implement physiotherapeutic preventive and welfare-promoting means to lower the load of work and functioning,
• act in multidisciplinary teams as a representative of physiotherapy.

Content

The elements of well-being, load factors of work / functioning, assessment of work and operating environment from ergonomic perspectives, assessment of physical load factors, ergonomics of assisting patient transfer, relationship of well-being and recovery, promotion of well-being by preventive physiotherapy methods.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to explain the loading of musculoskeletal system in function taking into account holistic conception of man.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify factors affecting well-being,
• explain the different load situations and load factors occurring during work and everyday life,
• evaluate the client’s work and functional environment and physical load of work,
• present solutions to achieve optimal load,
• plan and implement physiotherapeutic preventive and welfare-promoting means to lower the load of work and functioning,
• act in multidisciplinary teams as a representative of physiotherapy.

Content

The elements of well-being, load factors of work / functioning, assessment of work and operating environment from ergonomic perspectives, assessment of physical load factors, ergonomics of assisting patient transfer, relationship of well-being and recovery, promotion of well-being by preventive physiotherapy methods.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to explain the loading of musculoskeletal system in function taking into account holistic conception of man.

Objective

The student is able, based on theoretical knowledge and his/ own experiences, to
• recognize his/her own body and psychosomatic complexity,
• recognize the communicative nature and expression of the body,
• identify the basic concepts of psychophysical physiotherapy approach,
• choose methods to assessing psychosomatic resources suitable for humans,
• draw up in interactions with the client the appropriate physiotherapy goals from a psycho-physical point of view,
• support the clients psycho-physical entity by designing and implementing methods of relaxation.

Content

Key concepts, body image, relationship of mind, body and movement, movement and movement as a part of overall expression, psychological effects of fear and stress and its assessment, stress as a concept and it´s affects in the human body, psycho-physical recovery, awareness of the professional limits of a physiotherapis

Relaxation and recovery methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Student is able to describe different conceptions of man as part of clinical reasoning in physiotherapy

Objective

The student is able, based on theoretical knowledge and his/ own experiences, to
• recognize his/her own body and psychosomatic complexity,
• recognize the communicative nature and expression of the body,
• identify the basic concepts of psychophysical physiotherapy approach,
• choose methods to assessing psychosomatic resources suitable for humans,
• draw up in interactions with the client the appropriate physiotherapy goals from a psycho-physical point of view,
• support the clients psycho-physical entity by designing and implementing methods of relaxation.

Content

Key concepts, body image, relationship of mind, body and movement, movement and movement as a part of overall expression, psychological effects of fear and stress and its assessment, stress as a concept and it´s affects in the human body, psycho-physical recovery, awareness of the professional limits of a physiotherapis

Relaxation and recovery methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Student is able to describe different conceptions of man as part of clinical reasoning in physiotherapy

Objective

The student is able to
• identify psychological and physiological changes related to aging that are relevant to the client’s ability to function in his/her environment,
• use testers to evaluate geriatric client’s ability to function,
• select and implement physiotherapy methods to support the geriatric clients’ ability to function.

Content

Ability to function in old age, physiotherapy to maintain and promote the ability to function in elderly, evaluation of ability to function in old age, geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive changes in ageing and their effect on implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to
• identify psychological and physiological changes related to aging that are relevant to the client’s ability to function in his/her environment,
• use testers to evaluate geriatric client’s ability to function,
• select and implement physiotherapy methods to support the geriatric clients’ ability to function.

Content

Ability to function in old age, physiotherapy to maintain and promote the ability to function in elderly, evaluation of ability to function in old age, geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive changes in ageing and their effect on implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to
• identify psychological and physiological changes related to aging that are relevant to the client’s ability to function in his/her environment,
• use testers to evaluate geriatric client’s ability to function,
• select and implement physiotherapy methods to support the geriatric clients’ ability to function.

Content

Ability to function in old age, physiotherapy to maintain and promote the ability to function in elderly, evaluation of ability to function in old age, geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive changes in ageing and their effect on implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student is able to
- recognize the national and international physiotherapy lines of development,
- recognize the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- explain the key concepts of physiotherapy,
- identify the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems

Content

The national and international development lines of physiotherapy, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, role of physiotherapist.

Materials

The material indicated in the Itslearning platform is available online.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The online assignments are open until 01.12.2024. Instruction and feedback of the online assignments will be done via the Itslearning platform.

Learning tasks can be completed on your own schedule 24/7 on the principle of Itslearning.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- does not work according to the instructions of the course
- does not justify his/her own actions using the knowledge base of his/her profession

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- fails to identify national and international trends in physiotherapy
- does not recognize the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work
- does not recognize the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is unable to reflect on their learning or practice and does not take into account feedback received.
- compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- fails to recognize and/or comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- does not act and interact in a respectful, trustworthy and/or honest manner and does not take responsibility for his/her actions

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
- use key physiotherapy concepts with limited content and/or quantity
- uses randomly provided sources of information
- inadequate evidence-based information retrieval and inability to critically evaluate information retrieved
- the knowledge base is fragmented and the relationships between issues are unclear
- in learning tasks, demonstrates the ability to produce factual information in a readable and comprehensible form, but the reflection on the information is superficial; and no synthesis is achieved

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- can describe in general terms national and international trends in physiotherapy
- can describe in general terms the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- can describe in general terms the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is able to self-reflect on his/her work, but this is superficial and/or unrealistic
- is able to receive feedback and seeks to modify his/her actions on the basis of this feedback
- Able to function safely in a variety of guidance and interaction situations

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- recognise the ethical principles guiding the work of a physiotherapist
- acts in accordance with laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice
- explains and identifies the conditions and consequences of his/her professional competence and activities
- can work as a member of a team but is not self-directed
- act and interact in a respectful, reliable and honest manner

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.
The course is open from September 1st 2024 to December 12th 2024.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.


The national and international development lines of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work
Role of physiotherapist

After studying all of the section material, you will have to test your knowledge. There will be five (5) questions in every section and you will have to get them 100% right. The knowledge test has an unlimited number of tries.

You will have all the materials needed linked in this Itslearning platform. 
This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule. 
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the knowledge tests should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).
The course includes also a final exam online. To pass the final exam, you must answer at least 50% of the questions correctly.
You must answer the questions independently, group-work is not allowed.
Remember to fill in the feedback form.


After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” –  “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

The quota for Turku UAS open studies are 30.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: approved - failed

The teacher will award a credit for the course when all the assignments of the course have been successfully completed. The student's competence in the course will be assessed in relation to the stage of studies. The teacher issues the credit within four weeks of the end date of the course as indicated in the Peppi.

The assignments for the course must be returned in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher. Failure to return the assignment by the required deadline will result in a failing grade. Late return of an assignment or re-submission of a failed assignment will be done in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher.

The final grade for the course will be the average of the following sections:
1. Completion of knowledge tests (4) (pass/fail): pass limit 100 % of the points, unlimited number of passes.
2. completion of the final exam (pass/fail): pass mark 50 % of the points, unlimited number of points.
3. Teacher's assessment: completion of assigned tasks on time and other student activities during the course +/-

The contents and learning tasks are described in more detail on the Itslearning platform. Under each content topic there are one or more returnable learning tasks. More detailed assessment criteria are indicated for each task on Itslearning in the assignment.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

Student is able to
- recognize the national and international physiotherapy lines of development,
- recognize the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- explain the key concepts of physiotherapy,
- identify the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems

Content

The national and international development lines of physiotherapy, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, role of physiotherapist.

Materials

The material indicated in the Itslearning platform is available online.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The online assignments are open until May 23rd, 2025. Instruction and feedback of the online assignments will be done via the Itslearning platform.

Learning tasks can be completed on your own schedule 24/7 on the principle of Itslearning.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- does not work according to the instructions of the course
- does not justify his/her own actions using the knowledge base of his/her profession

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- fails to identify national and international trends in physiotherapy
- does not recognize the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work
- does not recognize the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is unable to reflect on their learning or practice and does not take into account feedback received.
- compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- fails to recognize and/or comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- does not act and interact in a respectful, trustworthy and/or honest manner and does not take responsibility for his/her actions

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
- use key physiotherapy concepts with limited content and/or quantity
- uses randomly provided sources of information
- inadequate evidence-based information retrieval and inability to critically evaluate information retrieved
- the knowledge base is fragmented and the relationships between issues are unclear
- in learning tasks, demonstrates the ability to produce factual information in a readable and comprehensible form, but the reflection on the information is superficial; and no synthesis is achieved

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- can describe in general terms national and international trends in physiotherapy
- can describe in general terms the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- can describe in general terms the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is able to self-reflect on his/her work, but this is superficial and/or unrealistic
- is able to receive feedback and seeks to modify his/her actions on the basis of this feedback
- Able to function safely in a variety of guidance and interaction situations

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- recognise the ethical principles guiding the work of a physiotherapist
- acts in accordance with laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice
- explains and identifies the conditions and consequences of his/her professional competence and activities
- can work as a member of a team but is not self-directed
- act and interact in a respectful, reliable and honest manner

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.


The national and international development lines of physiotherapy
Physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work
Role of physiotherapist

After studying all of the section material, you will have to test your knowledge. There will be five (5) questions in every section and you will have to get them 100% right. The knowledge test has an unlimited number of tries.

You will have all the materials needed linked in this Itslearning platform. 
This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule. 
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the knowledge tests should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).
The course includes also a final exam online. To pass the final exam, you must answer at least 50% of the questions correctly.
You must answer the questions independently, group-work is not allowed.
Remember to fill in the feedback form.


After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” –  “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

The quota for Turku UAS open studies are 30.

According to the secondary education cooperation agreement, a quota of 5 students from the Turku Massage School and 5 students from the Finnish Sports Institute (Turku implementation) is allocated.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: approved - failed

The teacher will award a credit for the course when all the assignments of the course have been successfully completed. The student's competence in the course will be assessed in relation to the stage of studies. The teacher issues the credit within four weeks of the end date of the course as indicated in the Peppi.

The assignments for the course must be returned in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher. Failure to return the assignment by the required deadline will result in a failing grade. Late return of an assignment or re-submission of a failed assignment will be done in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher.

The final grade for the course will be the average of the following sections:
1. Completion of knowledge tests (4) (pass/fail): pass limit 100 % of the points, unlimited number of passes.
2. completion of the final exam (pass/fail): pass mark 50 % of the points, unlimited number of points.
3. Teacher's assessment: completion of assigned tasks on time and other student activities during the course +/-

The contents and learning tasks are described in more detail on the Itslearning platform. Under each content topic there are one or more returnable learning tasks. More detailed assessment criteria are indicated for each task on Itslearning in the assignment.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Objective

The student is able to
• explain the pain as phenomena from the bio-psycho-social perspective by utilizing the knowledge of physiology,
• assess the amount and quality of pain as an individual experience,
• identify the special features of the interaction and therapeutic relationship associated with pain client and support the pain client to find their resources and improve their quality of life,
• explain the physiotherapeutic means to influencing pain as well as the possibilities and limitations of their use as a part of multiprofessional care of pain client,
• design, implement and apply safely physical therapy using among other things technology and evaluating their effectiveness as part of physiotherapy.

Content

Pain as a phenomenon, the meaning of therapeutic relationship of pain client, pain evaluation, physiotherapeutic means to effect on client’s pain experience, the influence mechanisms, indication and limitations of the surface and deep heat and electricity and the safe implication methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to identify different body structures, explain the physiology of pain and take into account the holistic conception of man.

Objective

On the course, the student gets to know Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organisation and work community.
- The student gets to know his/her study group and TUAS as a work community.
- The student can tell about Turku University of Applied Sciences as a learning environment.
- The student can tell what is studied and how you study in the field in question.
- The student can tell about issues affecting the ability to study and the related practices

The course Higher education study skills and working life skills II continues on and deepens the themes of course I. During the first year of studies, the student’s responsibility for the studies increases.
Higher education study skills
- The student can evaluate his/her activities as a student in higher education and recognise his/her development needs
- The student understands the importance of study skills for the ability to study and as a working life skill
- The student recognizes the disadvantages of prolonged problematic situations for his/her studies
- The student recognizes the significance of the evaluation of and reflection on his/her own activities (self-reflection skills) in higher education studies and in developing as an expert
- The student can act in study groups and teams, and promotes reaching the group's target
- The student recognizes the significance of community-orientation and joint rules in studies and working life
- The student can give and receive constructive feedback which also promotes learning
- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The student is committed to target-oriented studying
Support services for students
- The student is familiar with the guidance and counselling services in UAS studies
Peppi and ISP
- The student is familiar with the contents and structure of the curriculum of his/her degree programme
- The student understands what ISP is and why it is created
- The student knows how to use Peppi
- The student knows the opportunities for the accreditation of studies and competence

Content

- cooperation skills and working in a team
- Student Union TUO
- getting to know different learning environments and tools premises, Peppi, Messi, ITSlearning, email, course timetables, library
- the special qualities of higher education studies compared to upper secondary/vocational studies: e.g. the importance of planning the use of time, large amount of independent work
- the special qualities of the field of study, the structure of the degree programme, ISP i.e. the individual study plan
- guidance and counselling services, student benefits, health care, insurances

Higher education study skills
- The material related to study and working life skills in Messi, the study skills guides of other higher education institutions and other study skills material online
- Planning of time use and using a calendar
- Broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors
- Expertise – of which skills do the actions of an expert consist
- Group dynamic and teamwork skills
- A safe study environment, the rules and regulations of TUAS
- The rules of the study group, acting in a work and study community, acting in the worker role
- Students' ways and methods of giving and receiving feedback
- Practising feedback skills

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The significance of completing 55 cr for the financing of the UAS
- months of student financial aid
- right to be absent

Support services for students
Guidance and counselling services: tutor teacher, study guidance counsellor, study secretary, international relations coordinator, degree programme leader, head of education and research
Routes which support well-being: study counselling psychologist, students’ health care services (public health nurse, doctor's and psychologist's services), accessibility, reading proficiency tests
Peppi and ISP
- Curriculum: core studies, professional studies, practical training and thesis and elective studies; how and based on what to select them
- Peppi, enrolling for courses
- Peppi, enrolling to resit examinations
- Development discussions as a study and working life skill
- Peppi, creating and updating the ISP
- knowledge on the tasks and basic skill requirements in the field
- internationalisation opportunities, in the home country and abroad

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student learns to evaluate and develop his/her study skills and professional competence.
Course targets
Higher education study skills
- The student can plan his/her studies and recognise development needs in his/her study skills and time management
- The student can study in different learning environments
- The student can evaluate his/her actions in higher education studies and in developing as an expert
- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- Based on the curriculum, the student can update his/her individual study plan

Content

Higher education study skills
- Inner entrepreneurship and goal-orientation
- teamwork skills
- keeping to a schedule
- giving and receiving feedback
- Innovation pedagogy
- classroom studies
- online learning environments
- working life oriented learning environments
- broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors
- developing into an expert

ISP
- practical training (the important of the practical training place in career planning, applying for a training place, evaluation of the realization)
- working life skills
- strengthening the professional identity
- the significance of career planning
- development discussion
- internationality as a part of the studies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can act in different learning environments and develop his/her professional competence.
Developing working life skills – towards working life
- The student can apply what he/she has learned in a work environment
- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- The student creates an employment and career plan

Content

Deepening the working life and study skills
- RDI/cooperatives as a part of studies
- Individual study skills
- inner entrepreneurship
- thesis
- working life skills
- development discussion
- practical training
- cooperation with companies
- updating the ISP
- internationalisation (exchange studies, practical training abroad, internationalisation at home)

Developing working life skills – towards working life
- entrepreneurship
- practical training
- working life skills

The graduation process

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- describe the rehabilitation and the underlying paradigma
- identify key content of the laws and regulations guiding the rehabilitation system;
- explains the different rehabilitation practices
- Identify opportunities for rehabilitation development
- Identifies the importance of multiprofessional rehabilitation
- describe and apply a person's functioning according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect

Content

The definition of rehabilitation and the paradigm from expertise to client-centredness
Rehabilitation areas and operating systems
Structing function according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect
Multiprofessionality in rehabilitation
The opportunities for rehabilitation development

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- describe the rehabilitation and the underlying paradigma
- identify key content of the laws and regulations guiding the rehabilitation system;
- explains the different rehabilitation practices
- Identify opportunities for rehabilitation development
- Identifies the importance of multiprofessional rehabilitation
- describe and apply a person's functioning according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect

Content

The definition of rehabilitation and the paradigm from expertise to client-centredness
Rehabilitation areas and operating systems
Structing function according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect
Multiprofessionality in rehabilitation
The opportunities for rehabilitation development

Materials

The material indicated in the Itslearning platform is available online.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

Confirms later

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 3 credit corresponds to 81 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- The student does not act according to the instructions of the course
- The student is not familiar with the material and/or assignments available on the learning platform and does not act accordingly
- Failure to justify their own actions using the knowledge base of their professional field (in relation to the stage of learning)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
- Students do not recognise physiotherapy as a discipline
- Cannot identify or clearly demonstrate in online assignments rehabilitation and its underlying paradigm and can name factors related to it
- Is not able to identify or clearly demonstrate in online tasks the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- Cannot identify or clearly demonstrate in online tasks the different rehabilitation practices
- Does not know or is not able to clearly demonstrate in online tasks the possibilities for the development of rehabilitation
- Cannot identify or clearly demonstrate in online tasks the importance of multi-professionalism in rehabilitation
- Is not able to identify and apply the theoretical information read in the tasks according to the person's functional capacity and especially the biopsychosocial perspective of the ICF
- The student's activities are inconsistent and confused in relation to the learning phase
- The student is unable to reflect on his/her learning or activities
- The student does not take feedback and/or changes his/her behaviour in response to feedback
- The student compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

RESPONSIBLE, PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR
- Students do not recognise and/or follow ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of a physiotherapist
- The coursework is not completed, not all parts of the assignment have been answered or have been returned with very incomplete information.
- The student's behaviour and interactions are not respectful, reliable and/or honest and the student does not take responsibility for his/her actions.
- The student's behaviour is unprofessional in relation to the stage of study

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
- The student's knowledge base is perceived as a whole
- The student can search for evidence-based information from different sources and recognise the difference between everyday knowledge and researched knowledge
- The student is able to use key sources of information in a systematic way
- Students can use key physiotherapy terminology systematically
- The written work contains own reflection and synthesis has been attempted
- Written assignments are written in a clearly structured manner
- Written assignments are written in full sentences, in good Finnish.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT
- The student can work independently in learning situations according to the instructions given
- Can describe and explain rehabilitation and the paradigm behind it and can identify the factors involved
- Can describe and explain the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- Can describe and explain different rehabilitation practices
- Can describe and explain the possibilities for the development of rehabilitation
- Can describe and explain the importance of multidisciplinarity in rehabilitation
- Can describe and apply the ICF biopsychosocial perspective on a person's functional capacity
- The learner receives feedback and modifies his/her activities on the basis of this feedback

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTONOMY (COMPETENCE)
- The student works in a goal-oriented manner and follows agreed schedules
- The student is able to organise his/her own activities
- The student is able to propose and, if necessary, seek approval for his/her activities
- The student recognises and acts in accordance with the ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- The student acts and interacts in a respectful, trustworthy and honest manner
- The student recognises the conditions and consequences of his/her own actions
- The student is able to critically evaluate his/her own activities and competences, identifying his/her own strengths and areas for improvement

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.

The course is open 20.11.2024-23.5.2025.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.

This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule.
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the assignments should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).

Remember to fill in the feedback form.

Themes:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary individual rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

You will have all the needed materials and assignments linked in this Itslearning platform.

After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” – “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: approved - failed

A grade of "pass" is awarded when all the course assignments have been successfully completed by the deadline given in Itslearning.
All course assignments must be returned to the Itslearning platform. The assignments must be returned preferably on the first return date assigned to them and failure to return them is equivalent to a failed/completed assignment. Rejected/completed assignments will be returned according to the timetable set by the teacher.

Course content topics:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
4. Teacher's assessment: completion of assigned tasks on time and other student activities during the course +/-

Under each content topic there are one or more returnable learning tasks. More detailed assessment criteria are indicated for each task on Itslearning in the assignment.

Objective

- describe the rehabilitation and the underlying paradigma
- identify key content of the laws and regulations guiding the rehabilitation system;
- explains the different rehabilitation practices
- Identify opportunities for rehabilitation development
- Identifies the importance of multiprofessional rehabilitation
- describe and apply a person's functioning according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect

Content

The definition of rehabilitation and the paradigm from expertise to client-centredness
Rehabilitation areas and operating systems
Structing function according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect
Multiprofessionality in rehabilitation
The opportunities for rehabilitation development

Materials

The material indicated in the Itslearning platform is available online.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The course is open from February 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025.

Learning tasks can be completed at your own pace 24/7 on the principle of Itslearning.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 3 credit corresponds to 81 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- does not work according to the instructions of the course
- does not justify his/her own actions using the knowledge base of his/her profession

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- does not recognize physiotherapy as a discipline
- does not recognize rehabilitation and the paradigm behind it and can identify the factors involved
- does not know the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- does not recognize the different rehabilitation practices, the possibilities for rehabilitation development and the importance of multidisciplinary in rehabilitation
- does not know and is unable to apply the theoretical knowledge he/she has read in the course of his/her duties, in particular the biopsychosocial dimension of the ICF the biopsychosocial perspective
- is unable to reflect on his/her learning or activities and does not take into account the feedback received.
- compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- fails to recognize and/or comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- does not act and interact in a respectful, trustworthy and/or honest manner and does not take responsibility for his/her actions

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- use key physiotherapy terminology in a limited and/or limited way
- uses randomly provided sources of information
- inadequate evidence-based information retrieval and inability to critically evaluate the information retrieved
- the knowledge base is fragmented and the relationships between issues are unclear
- in learning tasks, demonstrates the ability to produce factual information in a readable and comprehensible form, but the reflection on the information is superficial; and no synthesis is achieved

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- can describe rehabilitation and the paradigm behind it in general terms and can identify the factors involved
- can describe in general terms the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- can describe at a general level the different rehabilitation practices, the possibilities for rehabilitation development and the importance of multidisciplinary in rehabilitation
- be able to describe and apply at a general level the functional capacity of a person according to the biopsychosocial perspective of the ICF
- is able to self-reflect on his/her activities, but this is superficial and/or unrealistic
- is able to receive feedback and tries to modify his/her behavior on the basis of this feedback
- Able to function safely in a variety of control and interaction situations

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- recognize the ethical principles guiding the work of a physiotherapist
- acts in accordance with laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice
- explains and identifies the conditions and consequences of his/her professional competence and activities
- can work as a member of a team but is not self-directed
- act and interact in a respectful, reliable and honest manner

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.

The course is open from February 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.

This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule.
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the assignments should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).

Remember to fill in the feedback form.

Themes:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary individual rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

You will have all the needed materials and assignments linked in this Itslearning platform.

After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” – “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: approved - failed

The teacher will award a credit for the course when all the assignments of the course have been successfully completed. The student's competence in the course will be assessed in relation to the stage of studies. The teacher issues the credit within four weeks of the end date of the course as indicated in the Peppi.

The assignments for the course must be returned in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher. Failure to return the assignment by the required deadline will result in a failing grade. Late return of an assignment or re-submission of a failed assignment will be done in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher.

The final grade for the course will be the average of the following sections:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

The contents and learning tasks are described in more detail on the Itslearning platform. Under each content topic there are one or more returnable learning tasks. More detailed assessment criteria are indicated for each task on Itslearning in the assignment.

Objective

- describe the rehabilitation and the underlying paradigma
- identify key content of the laws and regulations guiding the rehabilitation system;
- explains the different rehabilitation practices
- Identify opportunities for rehabilitation development
- Identifies the importance of multiprofessional rehabilitation
- describe and apply a person's functioning according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect

Content

The definition of rehabilitation and the paradigm from expertise to client-centredness
Rehabilitation areas and operating systems
Structing function according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect
Multiprofessionality in rehabilitation
The opportunities for rehabilitation development

Materials

The material indicated in the Itslearning platform is available online.

Teaching methods

Independent online study.

Exam schedules

The course is open from February 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025.

Learning tasks can be completed at your own pace 24/7 on the principle of Itslearning.

International connections

Online pedagogy / innovation pedagogy

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The learning tasks will be described more specifically in ItsLearning. 3 credit corresponds to 81 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- does not work according to the instructions of the course
- does not justify his/her own actions using the knowledge base of his/her profession

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- does not recognize physiotherapy as a discipline
- does not recognize rehabilitation and the paradigm behind it and can identify the factors involved
- does not know the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- does not recognize the different rehabilitation practices, the possibilities for rehabilitation development and the importance of multidisciplinary in rehabilitation
- does not know and is unable to apply the theoretical knowledge he/she has read in the course of his/her duties, in particular the biopsychosocial dimension of the ICF the biopsychosocial perspective
- is unable to reflect on his/her learning or activities and does not take into account the feedback received.
- compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- fails to recognize and/or comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- does not act and interact in a respectful, trustworthy and/or honest manner and does not take responsibility for his/her actions

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- use key physiotherapy terminology in a limited and/or limited way
- uses randomly provided sources of information
- inadequate evidence-based information retrieval and inability to critically evaluate the information retrieved
- the knowledge base is fragmented and the relationships between issues are unclear
- in learning tasks, demonstrates the ability to produce factual information in a readable and comprehensible form, but the reflection on the information is superficial; and no synthesis is achieved

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- can describe rehabilitation and the paradigm behind it in general terms and can identify the factors involved
- can describe in general terms the main contents of the laws and regulations governing the rehabilitation system
- can describe at a general level the different rehabilitation practices, the possibilities for rehabilitation development and the importance of multidisciplinary in rehabilitation
- be able to describe and apply at a general level the functional capacity of a person according to the biopsychosocial perspective of the ICF
- is able to self-reflect on his/her activities, but this is superficial and/or unrealistic
- is able to receive feedback and tries to modify his/her behavior on the basis of this feedback
- Able to function safely in a variety of control and interaction situations

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- recognize the ethical principles guiding the work of a physiotherapist
- acts in accordance with laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice
- explains and identifies the conditions and consequences of his/her professional competence and activities
- can work as a member of a team but is not self-directed
- act and interact in a respectful, reliable and honest manner

Content scheduling

The content and schedules are specified on the Itslearning platform.

The course is open from February 1st 2025 to May 31st 2025.
All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please contact the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform.

This course is open in a certain time and all the sections should be done on schedule.
Teachers will check that you have done all the sections acceptably and then give you a grade (approved/failed) in Peppi.

To pass this course:

To complete the course, all of sections materials must be studied and the assignments should be done in the given order (first section 1, then section 2 etc.).

Remember to fill in the feedback form.

Themes:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary individual rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

You will have all the needed materials and assignments linked in this Itslearning platform.

After studying all the sections, go to “tila ja seuranta” – “arviointikirja” (eng. status and follow up – assessment record) and make sure to check that you had done all the sections acceptably.

Further information

All communication of the course takes place on the Itslearning platform. Please be contact with the teacher of the course if you cannot access the Itslearning platform. Itslearning will open when the registrations have been approved.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment: approved - failed

The teacher will award a credit for the course when all the assignments of the course have been successfully completed. The student's competence in the course will be assessed in relation to the stage of studies. The teacher issues the credit within four weeks of the end date of the course as indicated in the Peppi.

The assignments for the course must be returned in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher. Failure to return the assignment by the required deadline will result in a failing grade. Late return of an assignment or re-submission of a failed assignment will be done in accordance with the instructions and timetable given by the teacher.

The final grade for the course will be the average of the following sections:
1. Organization of rehabilitation services
2. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
3. ICF International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

The contents and learning tasks are described in more detail on the Itslearning platform. Under each content topic there are one or more returnable learning tasks. More detailed assessment criteria are indicated for each task on Itslearning in the assignment.

Objective

- describe the rehabilitation and the underlying paradigma
- identify key content of the laws and regulations guiding the rehabilitation system;
- explains the different rehabilitation practices
- Identify opportunities for rehabilitation development
- Identifies the importance of multiprofessional rehabilitation
- describe and apply a person's functioning according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect

Content

The definition of rehabilitation and the paradigm from expertise to client-centredness
Rehabilitation areas and operating systems
Structing function according to the ICF biopsycosal aspect
Multiprofessionality in rehabilitation
The opportunities for rehabilitation development

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able to
- describe the most common developmental, musculoskeletal, respiratory and vascular diseases that restrict functional ability of children and adolescent,
- examine and evaluate children and adolescent in physiotherapeutic way as well as report results in ICF -framework
- plan and implement physiotherapy that is based on evaluation and clinical reasoning and promotes the agency ja functional ability of children and adolescent
- explain the meaning of certain aid equipment in supporting child´s development and participation,
- recognise the roles of familycentered multiprofessional co-operation and rehabiltation in relation to children and adolescent

Content

Special features of physiotherapy of children with neurological or other most common diseases as well as children with special needs. Examination of functional ability, multiprofessional co-operation, supporting motor development (and learning), early interaction, childrens weekly life and environment, familycentered approach and aid equipment.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe the main features of motor development of chlidren and the way they influence on child´s movement and functional ability. (S)he is able to explain the structure and function of musculoskeletal, neural, respiratory and vascular systems.

Objective

The student is able to
- describe the most common developmental, musculoskeletal, respiratory and vascular diseases that restrict functional ability of children and adolescent,
- examine and evaluate children and adolescent in physiotherapeutic way as well as report results in ICF -framework
- plan and implement physiotherapy that is based on evaluation and clinical reasoning and promotes the agency ja functional ability of children and adolescent
- explain the meaning of certain aid equipment in supporting child´s development and participation,
- recognise the roles of familycentered multiprofessional co-operation and rehabiltation in relation to children and adolescent

Content

Special features of physiotherapy of children with neurological or other most common diseases as well as children with special needs. Examination of functional ability, multiprofessional co-operation, supporting motor development (and learning), early interaction, childrens weekly life and environment, familycentered approach and aid equipment.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to describe the main features of motor development of chlidren and the way they influence on child´s movement and functional ability. (S)he is able to explain the structure and function of musculoskeletal, neural, respiratory and vascular systems.

Objective

The student is able to

- understand the meaning of measuring and evaluating as a part of clinical reasoning and as a means of follow-up of physiotherapy process
- examine and evaluate range of movement using different physiotherapeutic evaluationmethods
- report results in a reliable manner

Content

The factors that influence to the reliability and repeatibiility of physiotherapeutic examination. Examination and evaluation of range of movement of different joints in human body using different measuring devices. Factors that influence to joint movement. Reporting the results of different measurements.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous studies needed

Objective

The student is able to

- understand the meaning of measuring and evaluating as a part of clinical reasoning and as a means of follow-up of physiotherapy process
- examine and evaluate range of movement using different physiotherapeutic evaluationmethods
- report results in a reliable manner

Content

The factors that influence to the reliability and repeatibiility of physiotherapeutic examination. Examination and evaluation of range of movement of different joints in human body using different measuring devices. Factors that influence to joint movement. Reporting the results of different measurements.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous studies needed

Objective

The student is able to
• use both anatomical, physiological and biomechanical knowledge in examining and analyzing human movement and functioning and it’s subareas,
• examine and analyze human movement and functional capacity at different ICF levels,
• draw up conclusions based on examination and analysis,
• identify the main features of moving in people at different ages ( motor skills),
• explain how different factors affect on the development of motion and movement in different ages,
• describe human positions, movements and functioning in oral and written form using professional terminology.

Content

Examining positions, basic movements, gait and functioning of clients at different ages by observation and measurements, analyzing results of examination, linking life span and environmental factors to human functioning and it’s components, linking age to functioning and it’s preconditions, sensitive periods of development and growth in childhood, utilizing measurement technology.

Basics of observation: timing, movement in relation to gravity and action, base of support, gravity, center of gravity, power point of force, resultant force, force arm, load and load arm, forms of muscle work, somatosensory system and balance system as phenomen, examining and analyzing balance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain musculoskeletal structures and their function in a way that (s)he is able to explain human movement and functional ability. The student is able to take into account the basics of physiological an biomechanical features in explaining human movement.

Objective

The student is able to
• use both anatomical, physiological and biomechanical knowledge in examining and analyzing human movement and functioning and it’s subareas,
• examine and analyze human movement and functional capacity at different ICF levels,
• draw up conclusions based on examination and analysis,
• identify the main features of moving in people at different ages ( motor skills),
• explain how different factors affect on the development of motion and movement in different ages,
• describe human positions, movements and functioning in oral and written form using professional terminology.

Content

Examining positions, basic movements, gait and functioning of clients at different ages by observation and measurements, analyzing results of examination, linking life span and environmental factors to human functioning and it’s components, linking age to functioning and it’s preconditions, sensitive periods of development and growth in childhood, utilizing measurement technology.

Basics of observation: timing, movement in relation to gravity and action, base of support, gravity, center of gravity, power point of force, resultant force, force arm, load and load arm, forms of muscle work, somatosensory system and balance system as phenomen, examining and analyzing balance

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain musculoskeletal structures and their function in a way that (s)he is able to explain human movement and functional ability. The student is able to take into account the basics of physiological an biomechanical features in explaining human movement.

Objective

The student is able to
• exercise client’s functioning and it’s components in directions of client oriented goals by utilizing and applying different instructions methods and exercises,
• carry out the therapeutic exercise safely taking into account the client’s environment,
• evaluate the implementing of therapeutic exercise and if necessary change instruction and implementing plan,
• take into account the ethical guidelines of physiotherapy

Content

Movement control as a basis for facilitation, facilitation of basic movements, visual, verbal, cognitive and manual instruction in practice, giving feedback in practice, taking into account the capacity of clients at different ages in instruction and exercise.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain human musculoskeletal, neural and vital organ structures and function.
The student is able to observe basic elements of human movement and functionality and recognise main strenghts and deficiencies in them.
The student is able to guide and facilitate motor learning with physiotherapeutical guidance methods.

Objective

The student is able to
• exercise client’s functioning and it’s components in directions of client oriented goals by utilizing and applying different instructions methods and exercises,
• carry out the therapeutic exercise safely taking into account the client’s environment,
• evaluate the implementing of therapeutic exercise and if necessary change instruction and implementing plan,
• take into account the ethical guidelines of physiotherapy

Content

Movement control as a basis for facilitation, facilitation of basic movements, visual, verbal, cognitive and manual instruction in practice, giving feedback in practice, taking into account the capacity of clients at different ages in instruction and exercise.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain human musculoskeletal, neural and vital organ structures and function.
The student is able to observe basic elements of human movement and functionality and recognise main strenghts and deficiencies in them.
The student is able to guide and facilitate motor learning with physiotherapeutical guidance methods.

Objective

The student is able to
• name the laws and regulations of medication/ pharmacotherapy,
• name administration of medication,
• describe the mechanism of action in pain medication,
• name the main effects of mood supporting medication, medication in neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders,
• name effects and side effects of medication in above-mentioned disorders,
• support the client’s choice of medication in connections with physiotherapy.

Content

Laws and procedures governing medicines, administration of medication, medication in pain reducing process, mood-supporting medication, major outcomes of medication in neurological, respiratory and heart disorders.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is in physiotherapy process able to
• identify the palpable musculoskeletal structures.
• use muscle functions while palpating
• use the basics of classic massage

Content

Palpation as a means of physiotherapeutic examination, palpations of superficial bones and muscles. The use of classic massage in manual evaluation of soft tissue.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

The student is able to explain the principles of the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system,

Objective

The student is able to
• describe different forms of learning and factors affecting on learning,
• explain basic concepts of constructive learning theory, motor learning and control,
• explain methods of the physiotherapeutic instruction and use them in promoting motor learning,
• combine the factors affecting on human learning and the principles of physiotherapeutic instruction when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction
• utilize different environments when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction.

Content

The basic principles and features of motor development


Perception of man, learning as a concept, different learning theories, different learners at different ages, motor control, learning motor skills and instructing learning ( visual, verbal, cognitive and manual instruction), different learning environments (digitalization) and utilizing technology in physiotherapeutic guidance.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to
• describe different forms of learning and factors affecting on learning,
• explain basic concepts of constructive learning theory, motor learning and control,
• explain methods of the physiotherapeutic instruction and use them in promoting motor learning,
• combine the factors affecting on human learning and the principles of physiotherapeutic instruction when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction
• utilize different environments when planning and implementing physiotherapeutic instruction.

Content

The basic principles and features of motor development


Perception of man, learning as a concept, different learning theories, different learners at different ages, motor control, learning motor skills and instructing learning ( visual, verbal, cognitive and manual instruction), different learning environments (digitalization) and utilizing technology in physiotherapeutic guidance.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to identify from the point of view of physiotherapy the main neurological disorders and injuries and to describe mechanism and symptoms of the abovementioned disorders and injuries. In addition (s)he is able to describe the main principles of medical examination, care and rehabilitation.

Content

The main neurological disorders and injuries related to physiotherapy and the main features of medical examination and treatment, and rehabilitation recommendations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to
• identify dysfunctions of the nervous system and the effect of them on client´s functional ability at adult clients,
• explain the connections between dysfunctions of the nervous system and constrains of the performance and participation,
• identify neuropsychological changes and the effect of them on client´s functional ability and participation,
• explain the promoting and limiting factors of the client’s living environment and individual resources related on client’s ability to function,
• take into account the ethical principles of physiotherapy
• select and apply appropriate examination methods of physiotherapy to detect client’s resources and deficiencies of nervous system and their effects on the client’s performance and participation,
• draw up physiotherapeutic diagnosis of a neurological client and based on it, client-oriented goals (GAS, SMART),
• explain the main evidence based physiotherapy methods to support neurological client’s ability to function,
• choose and justify the evidence based methods of physiotherapy in designing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy.

Content

Control of movement and performance at level of nervous system (upper and lower motor neuron deficiencies), identifying the effects of the main tonus and movement disorders (for example spasticity, rigidity, ataxia), identifying the common perceptual cognitive disorders (neglect, apraxia) affecting on physiotherapy planning and implementation, identifying relationship between constrains of nervous system and limitations of performance and participation in adults, physiotherapy for supporting ability to function at different ages; using technology in examination and implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to
• describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
• observe and analyze motion and movement
• guide and facilitate human motion and movements
• describe the main neurological phenomenon and concepts.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify dysfunctions of the nervous system and the effect of them on client´s functional ability at adult clients,
• explain the connections between dysfunctions of the nervous system and constrains of the performance and participation,
• identify neuropsychological changes and the effect of them on client´s functional ability and participation,
• explain the promoting and limiting factors of the client’s living environment and individual resources related on client’s ability to function,
• take into account the ethical principles of physiotherapy
• select and apply appropriate examination methods of physiotherapy to detect client’s resources and deficiencies of nervous system and their effects on the client’s performance and participation,
• draw up physiotherapeutic diagnosis of a neurological client and based on it, client-oriented goals (GAS, SMART),
• explain the main evidence based physiotherapy methods to support neurological client’s ability to function,
• choose and justify the evidence based methods of physiotherapy in designing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy.

Content

Control of movement and performance at level of nervous system (upper and lower motor neuron deficiencies), identifying the effects of the main tonus and movement disorders (for example spasticity, rigidity, ataxia), identifying the common perceptual cognitive disorders (neglect, apraxia) affecting on physiotherapy planning and implementation, identifying relationship between constrains of nervous system and limitations of performance and participation in adults, physiotherapy for supporting ability to function at different ages; using technology in examination and implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to
• describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
• observe and analyze motion and movement
• guide and facilitate human motion and movements
• describe the main neurological phenomenon and concepts.

Objective

The student is able to
• identify dysfunctions of the nervous system and the effect of them on client´s functional ability at adult clients,
• explain the connections between dysfunctions of the nervous system and constrains of the performance and participation,
• identify neuropsychological changes and the effect of them on client´s functional ability and participation,
• explain the promoting and limiting factors of the client’s living environment and individual resources related on client’s ability to function,
• take into account the ethical principles of physiotherapy
• select and apply appropriate examination methods of physiotherapy to detect client’s resources and deficiencies of nervous system and their effects on the client’s performance and participation,
• draw up physiotherapeutic diagnosis of a neurological client and based on it, client-oriented goals (GAS, SMART),
• explain the main evidence based physiotherapy methods to support neurological client’s ability to function,
• choose and justify the evidence based methods of physiotherapy in designing, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy.

Content

Control of movement and performance at level of nervous system (upper and lower motor neuron deficiencies), identifying the effects of the main tonus and movement disorders (for example spasticity, rigidity, ataxia), identifying the common perceptual cognitive disorders (neglect, apraxia) affecting on physiotherapy planning and implementation, identifying relationship between constrains of nervous system and limitations of performance and participation in adults, physiotherapy for supporting ability to function at different ages; using technology in examination and implementation of physiotherapy.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to
• describe structures and function of musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
• observe and analyze motion and movement
• guide and facilitate human motion and movements
• describe the main neurological phenomenon and concepts.

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the previously acquired competency and the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in situations where the client has a central and/or peripheral nervous system dysfunction,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• make conclusions about assessment results related on client’s status and ability to function and explain, how the changes in client’s ability to function effect on the possibilities of his/her participation,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking in account client’s resources,
• instruct and support the client’s exercise by his/herself and his/her ability to function by suitable methods of physiotherapy as well as in cooperation with relatives and other professionals of health and social care system,
• compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy applications and report the client’s status orally and in writing.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in central and peripheral nervous system, as leaning environment various physiotherapy and rehabilitation institutes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, especially when deficiencies and are related to nervous system functions.

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the previously acquired competency and the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in situations where the client has a central and/or peripheral nervous system dysfunction,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• make conclusions about assessment results related on client’s status and ability to function and explain, how the changes in client’s ability to function effect on the possibilities of his/her participation,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking in account client’s resources,
• instruct and support the client’s exercise by his/herself and his/her ability to function by suitable methods of physiotherapy as well as in cooperation with relatives and other professionals of health and social care system,
• compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy applications and report the client’s status orally and in writing.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in central and peripheral nervous system, as leaning environment various physiotherapy and rehabilitation institutes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, especially when deficiencies and are related to nervous system functions.

Objective

The student is able to
• apply the previously acquired competency and the theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in situations where the client has a central and/or peripheral nervous system dysfunction,
• act in accordance with the ethical principles of physiotherapy,
• make a client oriented assessment plan and implement it reliably and safely,
• make conclusions about assessment results related on client’s status and ability to function and explain, how the changes in client’s ability to function effect on the possibilities of his/her participation,
• draw up client oriented physiotherapeutic diagnosis and set goals together with the client,
• plan and implement physiotherapy situations for maintaining and promoting client’s ability to function taking in account client’s resources,
• instruct and support the client’s exercise by his/herself and his/her ability to function by suitable methods of physiotherapy as well as in cooperation with relatives and other professionals of health and social care system,
• compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy applications and report the client’s status orally and in writing.

Content

The physiotherapy process when the difficulties of the client's ability to function are due to changes in central and peripheral nervous system, as leaning environment various physiotherapy and rehabilitation institutes

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The student is able to explain in theory and assess in simulation cases deficiencies related to clients functional abilities. The student is able to implement physiotherapy in above mentioned cases, especially when deficiencies and are related to nervous system functions.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The studet is able to identify the most general surgically and orthopedically treated injuries and diseases, explain the related operational measures and the main features of overall care and rehabilitation. In addition the student is able to explain the operational constraints caused by the operation and to take into account them when designing and implementing physiotherapy.

Content

Physiotherapy related main orthopedic injuries and diseases both their operative treatment and rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The studet is able to identify the most general surgically and orthopedically treated injuries and diseases, explain the related operational measures and the main features of overall care and rehabilitation. In addition the student is able to explain the operational constraints caused by the operation and to take into account them when designing and implementing physiotherapy.

Content

Physiotherapy related main orthopedic injuries and diseases both their operative treatment and rehabilitation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge

Objective

The student is able to:

- Define the basic principles of ergonomics,
- Understand and observe natural movements and recognize the importance of motor learning in patient handling
- Choose and utilize the proper transfer technique/s and assistive device/s depending on the patient's functional level.
- Identify, evaluate and diminish risk factors in patient handling, both patient and professional perspectives
- Communicate in multiprofessional environment to achieve safe and rehabilitating patient handling situations
- Integrate ethical reasoning in patient handling situations.

Content

Basics of ergonomics. Risk assessment. Natural movement and functional capacity of a patient. Body awareness and motor learning. Biomechanics in patient handling. Patient handling principles and management policies. Ethics and communication during patient handling.

Materials

Materials and links given in the Itslearning platform.
Students' own information searches.

Teaching methods

Online course:
Independent studying based on the topics and materials presented in the Itslearning platform.
Participation in various discussions on the online platform.
Making a video of the final exam topic given to you, i.e. a demonstration of competence, in small groups and returning it on time.

Practical sessions:
1. Before starting practical lessons, please study the file in info/introduction "What do you need to assess before assisting a patient to move" and watch the videos embedded in PPP file "Natural movements".
2. Attend the face-to-face lessons, and practice there both transfers you saw in the videos and also transfers your teacher demonstrates during lessons.

Simulations:
In this course, you will join 1-2 simulation sessions.
Simulation as a learning method is based on experiential learning. It provides a realistic environment for learning and practicing. Stimulation as a method is an effective way to play through clinical situations in a safe learning environment where patients are not harmed.

In the simulation sessions you will have the possibility to practice both technical skills (for example safe patient handling techniques) and non-technical skills (communication, ethics and teamwork).

After each simulation session, a debriefing discussion will take place. Debriefing as part of simulation-based education provides an opportunity to promote reflection - learning is the integration of experience and reflection, the conscious consideration of the meaning and implication of an action, including the knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Exam schedules

Week 44 on tuesday 29.10.2024, return the video.
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International connections

Studying independently online, participating in joint discussions on the online platform, face-to-face teaching, practical study in small groups and simulations.

Student workload

The student's learning tasks and workload consists of the following:

Online course:
32h Studying independently online (4 baskets)
9h Participating in joint discussions on the online platform
3h reflection of own work and group work
10h Final exam

Practical sessions:
20h Studying independently (3 baskets)
12h face-to-face teaching
18h practical studying in small groups

4h Simulations

Learning objectives for simulation sessions:

Technical /Practical skills:

Assess the patients' functional mobility and participation level;
Assess specific demands of the mobility task and risk assessment;
Prepare the environment;
Effectively use the equipment;
Perform fluent, ergonomic and safe patient and/or assistant transfer;
Perform safe patient handling, activating the patient.

Reasoning and communication skills:

Be aware of the current situation;
Effectively communicate with others (students in patient, professional or caregiver roles);
Inform patient and caregiver;
Select proper assistive aids;
Select adequate patient handling methods;
Use different communication styles and resources in order to perform safe patient handling;
Support patients' independence and participation;
Integrate ethical principles in the intervention.

Content scheduling

ItsLearning course Patient handling in safe and rehabilitating way includes three phases and total of seven (7) baskets, which must be completed on time and with approval.

Baskets 1-4 must be completed before practical classes (basket 5) and basket 5 before the simulations (basket 6).

The three phases of this course are:

Phase 1. Baskets 1-4.
Online course in ItsLearning platform contains general information, as well as four (4) "baskets" to be completed independently.

You cannot move to the next basket until the previous one is completed, and tasks cannot be returned after the basket is closed. We recommend putting reminders on your phone about return dates and participation in discussions.

You are expected to actively participate in the discussions on the course platform. Please also note the required minimum number of conversation starters and comments.

Timelines:
Basket 1 is open during weeks 34-36
Basket 2 is open during weeks 35-37
Basket 3 is open during weeks 36-38
Basket 4 is open during weeks 37-38

Phase 2. "Baskets" 5 and 7

A. practical lessons 5 - contains orientation lecture 2h and practical training with teacher in Kunnonkoti 2 x 4-5h.
Orientation lecture date: week 38, 18.9.

B. Phase 2 contains also a final exam (basket 7), which is carried out in groups of approximately three people. You can start this basket in week 41
The return date to the final exam (basket 7) is week 44

3. Basket number six (6): Simulations in SimuCenter week 43, 22.10.

Further information

Final exam -video made in small groups must be returned to Itslearning by the week 18. We will define the return date in the class.

There are four phases in the exam:

1. Prepare a video with theoretical arguments; post it in a conversation forum
2. Give feedback to another group about their video; do this as a group with well justified arguments and choose a video, that has not been commented yet, if possible.
3. Reflect your own learning process and video based on the feedback from another team. That is, give counter argument or seal of approval to the commenting team.
4. Assess your team work
• Fill up the given evaluation pie together with all group members, and submit it to the discussion channel, as the last message in the chain you started when you submitted the video you made.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Patient´s functional capacity and movement
- Does not assess the
patient functional
capacity, neither uses it.
- Does not notify the
patient’s natural
movement, and how to
utilize it.

Risk assessment (environment and devices)
- Does not identify the
main physical factors of
the task.
- Does not prepare the
environment properly
neither considers the
patient's needs.
- Chooses and uses an
assistive device in such a
way that it leads to a
dangerous situation for
the patient or the
candidate.

Interaction and communication with the patient
-Does not demonstrate
the ability to adapt
communication with the
patient. Not paying
attention to patient’s
feedback.
- Patient do not know
what she/he had to do.
- Not paying attention to
time and space

Career’s Body Control and Posture
Performs awkward
postures and/or body
movements (e.g.,
inappropriate weight
shifting, bent back),
overloading his/her own
body.
- Power is produced by
back or upper extremity
muscles.

Theoretical Knowledge
- Does not indicate the
reasoning that supports
the procedures (less
than 3 aspects).

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Patient´s functional capacity and movement
Assesses the patient functional capacity,
either by asking or testing, but doesn’t
use that knowledge for the transfer.
- Positions the patient so that he can
participate, but does not enables
his/hers natural movement
- Allows the patient to partly use his own
strength /capacity, but without success.

Risk assessment (environment and devices)
Environment and transferring technique
evaluation of resources and demands
Need at least 3 of the following:
- the working environment is clear and
unrestricted
- wears clothes and shoes that support safe
working
- uses safely and smoothly adequate
devices considering patient’s needs
- the needed devices are selected
beforehand, and they are close (near)
- adapts the bed level according to work
tasks
- estimates patient’s condition/strengths
and own resources

Interaction and communication with the patient
-Superficial communication with the
patient poorly reacting to his/hers
feedback (verbal and non-verbal).
- Pays attention to time or space partially
but does not act according to that.

Career’s Body Control and Posture
-Shows poor body control, applying
working postures that can be considerably
improved.
- Tries to produce power from weight shifts
or legs, but does not succeed in that.
- Cannot move along with the patient’s
movement.

Theoretical Knowledge
- Single comments about ergonomic
natural movements, biomechanical and
ergonomic principles.
- Few comments about body control
posture and own movements. Body
control is not explained.
- Certain techniques and assistive devices
mentioned, but not explained.
- Risks superficially mentioned
- Average planning of the situation and
environment.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Patient´s functional capacity and movement
-Assesses the patient functional capacity,
either by asking or testing, and uses part of
that knowledge for the transfer.
- Enables partly the patient’s natural
movement by correcting initial position or
giving support, (like offering a firm outside
support when getting up from sitting).
- Allows the patient to use his own strengths
/capacity following his natural movements,
but not entirely.

Risk assessment (environment and devices)
Environment and transferring technique
evaluation of resources and demands
Need at least 4 of the following:
- the working environment is clear and
unrestricted
- wears clothes and shoes that support safe
working
- uses safely and smoothly adequate devices
considering patient’s needs
- the needed devices are selected
beforehand, and they are close (near)
- adapts the bed level according to work
tasks
- estimates patient’s condition/strengths
and own resources

Interaction and communication with the patient
- Communicates with the patient partly
reacting to his/ her´ feedback (verbal and
non-verbal).
- Does some stimulations trying to activate
his/her movements before starting the
task.
- Pays attention to time and space partially,
but not fully succeed in acting according to
that.

-Career’s Body Control and Posture
Shows good body control by seeking proper
working postures but is not able to apply
them constantly.
- Mainly uses legs and weight shifts when
producing power.
- Can partly move along with the patient’s
movement.

Theoretical Knowledge
- Good comments and arguments about
natural movements, biomechanical and
ergonomic principles.
- Good comments about body control
posture and own movements, without
theoretical discussion
- Good arguments about the technique and
assistive device/s choices without
theoretical discussion
- Good comments about risks, but not
explained with theory.
- Good planning of the situation and
environment mentioned without
theoretical discussion

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Patient´s functional capacity and movement
-Assesses the patient functional capacity either by
asking and testing, and uses this knowledge for the
transfer
- Enables the patient’s natural movement
successfully by correcting initial position and giving
support, (like offering a firm outside support when
getting up from sitting).
- Activates and allows the patient to use his/her own
strength /capacity optimally according to natural
movements, with success.

Risk assessment (environment and devices)
Environment and transferring technique evaluation of
resources and demands
Need at least 5 of the following:
- the working environment is clear and unrestricted
- wears clothes and shoes that support safe working
- uses safely and smoothly adequate devices
considering patient’s needs
- the needed devices are selected beforehand, and
they are close (near)
- adapts the bed level according to work tasks
- estimates patient’s condition/strengths and own
resources

Interaction and communication with the patient
Communicates clearly and respectfully with the
patient, adapting constantly to his/her feedback
(verbal and non-verbal).
- Stimulates patient’s movement by guiding or
touching if needed, especially before starting the
task.
- Gives the patient enough time and space to move.

Career’s Body Control and Posture
-Shows excellent body control and posture during
transfer
- Uses legs instead of overloading back or upper
extremities.
- Power is produced always by weight shifting and leg
muscles.
- Can move simultaneously along with patient’s
movements.
- When working in low height, adapts posture by
bending legs.

Theoretical Knowledge
Excellent comments and arguments about natural
movements, biomechanical and ergonomic
principles.
- Excellent comments and arguments about body
control, posture and own movements
- Excellent arguments about the technique and
assistive device/s choices
- Excellent arguments indicating that risk analysis has
been done and considered.
- Excellent arguments about planning the situation
and the environment.

Objective

Key competence requirements:

After completing the course, the student is able to
-Choose and utilize the safe and rehabilitative transfer technique/s and proper assistive device/s?according to the patient's functional status?
-Identify, evaluate and diminish risk factors in patient handling, both patient and professional perspectives?
-Communicate and co-operate in multiprofessional environment to achieve safe and rehabilitating patient handling situations, integrating ethical reasoning in patient handling situations

Content

Content:
The practical part of the SAPHA course (2 ECTS) coconsists of four practical lessons in part 5, and simulations in part 6. Practical part 1,5 (practical training) + 0,5 (simulations) ECTS

These contents, together with the theoretical part of this course, offer a holistic approach to the basis of patient handling, including the fundamental elements of evidence-based patient handling education.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Theoretical understanding of patient handling in safe and rehabilitating way.