Basic in PhysiotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

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

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge