Introduction to Physiotherapy (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content scheduling

This is a self-paced online course with no joint teaching sessions. All course information can be found on the Itslearning platform.

All course assignments must be completed before the end of the course. See the schedule on the rhythm and timing tab.

The course objectives and content can be found on the course information tab

Objective

Student is able to
- recognize the national and international physiotherapy lines of development,
- recognize the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- explain the key concepts of physiotherapy,
- identify the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems

Content

The national and international development lines of physiotherapy, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, role of physiotherapist.

Materials

All study materials are on Itslearning and available electronically without restrictions.

Teaching methods

Self-directed learning (the student plans and schedules the course to fit their daily life and resources).

Exam schedules

Online assignments are open until May 23, 2025. Instructions and submission for the online assignments will be carried out on the Itslearning platform.

The entire course can be completed at your own pace.

International connections

Constructive learning (independent study exercises, reflection on one's own learning) and reflective learning (reflection on one's own skills and professional development).

Considering the environmental perspective in teaching is based on the environmental benefits of online education (no disposable equipment, paper, or travel).

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

The course includes one learning assignment and one exam.
- The learning assignment is a learning diary, which will be guided by various tasks.
- The course exam is taken on Itslearning at a time chosen by the student. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions.

Student workload
The course is worth 1 ECTS credit, which equals 27 hours of student work.

0 hours of contact teaching
3 hours of video lectures (at a time chosen by the student)
11 hours of reading assignments
12 hours for the learning diary
1 hour for the exam + preparation
27 hours in total

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

FAILED:

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION
- does not work according to the instructions of the course
- does not justify his/her own actions using the knowledge base of his/her profession

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- fails to identify national and international trends in physiotherapy
- does not recognize the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work
- does not recognize the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is unable to reflect on their learning or practice and does not take into account feedback received.
- compromises patient safety and/or the safety of the working and learning environment

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- fails to recognize and/or comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice governing the work of the physiotherapist
- does not act and interact in a respectful, trustworthy and/or honest manner and does not take responsibility for his/her actions

APPROVED:

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
- use key physiotherapy concepts with limited content and/or quantity
- uses randomly provided sources of information
- inadequate evidence-based information retrieval and inability to critically evaluate information retrieved
- the knowledge base is fragmented and the relationships between issues are unclear
- in learning tasks, demonstrates the ability to produce factual information in a readable and comprehensible form, but the reflection on the information is superficial; and no synthesis is achieved

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ITS DEVELOPMENT
- can describe in general terms national and international trends in physiotherapy
- can describe in general terms the starting points of the profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
- can describe in general terms the key concepts of physiotherapy and the role of the physiotherapist in social, health, sport and rehabilitation systems.
- is able to self-reflect on his/her work, but this is superficial and/or unrealistic
- is able to receive feedback and seeks to modify his/her actions on the basis of this feedback
- Able to function safely in a variety of guidance and interaction situations

PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
- recognise the ethical principles guiding the work of a physiotherapist
- acts in accordance with laws, regulations and agreed codes of practice
- explains and identifies the conditions and consequences of his/her professional competence and activities
- can work as a member of a team but is not self-directed
- act and interact in a respectful, reliable and honest manner

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Further information

All communication related to the course will take place through Itslearning. No emails unless necessary.
Itslearning will only open once enrollment in the course has been approved.

The quota for Open University of Applied Sciences places is 30.

According to the secondary education cooperation agreement, there is a quota of 5 places for students from Turku Massage School and 5 places for students from the Finnish Sports Institute (Turku implementation).