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Basic in Physiotherapy (5 cr)

Code: TH00BD90-3004

General information


Enrollment

15.11.2019 - 13.01.2020

Timing

01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Kaarina Rajala
  • Satu Takala
  • Juho Korpi
  • Pirjo Pennanen
  • Taina Vahtera

Scheduling groups

  • AVOFYSIK20 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • AVOFYSIK20
    Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Part-Time Path Studies, Spring 20

Small groups

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