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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

  • PFYSIS21B
    PFYSIS21B
  • PFYSIS21A
    PFYSIS21A
  • 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