Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to:

- Define the basic principles of ergonomics,
- Understand and observe natural movements and recognize the importance of motor learning in patient handling
- Choose and utilize the proper transfer technique/s and assistive device/s depending on the patient's functional level.
- Identify, evaluate and diminish risk factors in patient handling, both patient and professional perspectives
- Communicate in multiprofessional environment to achieve safe and rehabilitating patient handling situations
- Integrate ethical reasoning in patient handling situations.

Content

Basics of ergonomics. Risk assessment. Natural movement and functional capacity of a patient. Body awareness and motor learning. Biomechanics in patient handling. Patient handling principles and management policies. Ethics and communication during patient handling.

Materials

Materials and links given in the Itslearning platform.
Students' own information searches.

Teaching methods

Online course:
Independent studying based on the topics and materials presented in the Itslearning platform.
Participation in various discussions on the online platform.
Making a video of the final exam topic given to you, i.e. a demonstration of competence, in small groups and returning it on time.

Practical sessions:
1.   Before starting practical lessons, please study the file in info/introduction "What do you need to assess before assisting a patient to move" and watch the videos embedded in PPP file "Natural movements".
2.   Attend the face-to-face lessons, and practice there both transfers you saw in the videos and also transfers your teacher demonstrates during lessons.

Simulations:
In this course, you will join 1-2 simulation sessions.
Simulation as a learning method is based on experiential learning. It provides a realistic environment for learning and practicing. Stimulation as a method is an effective way to play through clinical situations in a safe learning environment where patients are not harmed.

In the simulation sessions you will have the possibility to practice both technical skills (for example safe patient handling techniques) and non-technical skills (communication, ethics and teamwork).

After each simulation session, a debriefing discussion will take place. Debriefing as part of simulation-based education provides an opportunity to promote reflection - learning is the integration of experience and reflection, the conscious consideration of the meaning and implication of an action, including the knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Exam schedules

Final exam -video made in small groups must be returned to Itslearning 29.10.2023.

There are four phases in the exam:

1. Prepare a video with theoretical arguments; post it in a conversation forum
2. Give feedback to another group about their video; do this as a group with well justified arguments and choose a video, that has not been commented yet, if possible.
3. Reflect your own learning process and video based on the feedback from another team. That is, give counter argument or seal of approval to the commenting team.
4. Assess your team work
• Fill up the given evaluation pie together with all group members, and submit it to the discussion channel, as the last message in the chain you started when you submitted the video you made.

International connections

Studying independently online, participating in joint discussions on the online platform, face-to-face teaching, practical study in small groups and simulations.

Student workload

The student's learning tasks and workload consists of the following:

Online course:
32h Studying independently online (4 baskets)
9h Participating in joint discussions on the online platform
3h reflection of own work and group work
10h Final exam

Practical sessions:
20h Studying independently (3 baskets)
12h face-to-face teaching
18h practical studying in small groups

4h Simulations

Learning objectives for simulation sessions:

Technical /Practical skills:

Assess the patients' functional mobility and participation level;
Assess specific demands of the mobility task and risk assessment;
Prepare the environment;
Effectively use the equipment;
Perform fluent, ergonomic and safe patient and/or assistant transfer;
Perform safe patient handling, activating the patient.

Reasoning and communication skills:

Be aware of the current situation;
Effectively communicate with others (students in patient, professional or caregiver roles);
Inform patient and caregiver;
Select proper assistive aids;
Select adequate patient handling methods;
Use different communication styles and resources in order to perform safe patient handling;
Support patients' independence and participation;
Integrate ethical principles in the intervention.

Content scheduling

ItsLearning course Patient handling in safe and rehabilitating way includes three phases and total of seven (7) baskets, which must be completed on time and with approval.

Baskets 1-4 must be completed before practical classes (basket 5) and basket 5 before the simulations (basket 6).

The three phases of this course are:

Phase 1. Baskets 1-4.
Online course in ItsLearning platform contains general information, as well as four (4) "baskets" to be completed independently.

You cannot move to the next basket until the previous one is completed, and tasks cannot be returned after the basket is closed. We recommend putting reminders on your phone about return dates and participation in discussions.

You are expected to actively participate in the discussions on the course platform. Please also note the required minimum number of conversation starters and comments.

Timelines:
Basket 1 is open during weeks 35-36
Basket 2 is open during weeks 36-37
Basket 3 is open during weeks 37-38
Basket 4 is open during weeks 38-39

Phase 2. Baskets number 5 & 7

A. practical lessons - contains orientation lecture 2h and practical training with teacher in Kunnonkoti 2 x 4-5h.
Orientation lecture date: week 39

B. Phase 2 contains also a final exam (basket 7), which is carried out in groups of approximately three people. You can start this basket in week 39.
The return date to the final exam (basket 7) is 29.10.2023.

3. Basket number six (6): Simulations in SimuCenter week 43

Further information

All the information and materials are in Itslearning platform.
You'll get access on the study platform after the teacher accepts you for the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation criteria for the exam can be found on the Itslearning platform.