Geriatry (1 cr)
Code: TH00BE12-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 31.03.2021
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Health and Well-being
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Kuikkaniemi
- Pirjo Pennanen
Groups
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PFYSIS19APFYSIS19A
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PFYSIS19BPFYSIS19B
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
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Qualifications
No preceding knowledge