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Geriatry (1 cr)

Code: TH00BE12-3012

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

05.01.2024 - 03.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

30 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Anu Kuikkaniemi

Groups

  • PFYSIS23
  • PFYSIS23B
  • PFYSIS23A

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

H-5

Qualifications

No preceding knowledge