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Geriatry (1 cr)

Code: TH00BE12-3002

General information


Enrollment

10.04.2019 - 31.05.2020

Timing

26.08.2019 - 14.06.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

16 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Anu Kuikkaniemi

Groups

  • PFYSIS18B
  • PFYSIS18A

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