Basic in Physiotherapy (5 cr)
Code: TH00BD90-3006
General information
Enrollment
02.08.2021 - 09.11.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Kaarina Rajala
- Annukka Myllymäki
- Kati Naamanka
- Afrisa Kapella
- Satu Takala
- Pirjo Pennanen
Groups
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PFYSIS21BPFYSIS21B
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PFYSIS21APFYSIS21A
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PFYSIS21
Objective
The student is able to
• describe the national and international physiotherapy lines of development,
• 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,
• explain key concepts of physiotherapy,
• identify different physiotherapy models,
• describe the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems,
• act in the event of an accident and in smaller casualties,
• identify the risk factors in infections and be able to act according to fundamental principles of aseptics.
Content
Theoretical basic of physiotherapy: the national and international development lines of physiotherapy, ethical principles, basic physiotherapy concepts, 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, communication skills and dialogue.
First aid and aseptic: Acting in emergency situations, first aid and resuscitation, shock situations, infectious diseases and risk factors, basic principles of aseptic
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
No preceding knowledge