Professional Development in Physiotherapy 1

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG10AP33
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 1.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Svahn, Tarja
Teacher Team: Finne, Merja ; Haapala, Pia ; Hautamäki, Minna ; Kiili, Riitta ; Koivisto, Marjut ; Mäntykivi, Pirkko ; Pihlaja, Tellervo ; Svahn, Tarja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
FYSTER-2015   2 autumn   1.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
FYSTER-2016   2 autumn   1.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

The students will
- evaluate their learning and development into physiotherapists by working on their professional growth portfolios throughout their studies,
- enhance their personal professional development processes,
- using the career planning process, prepare themselves for the demands of society and working life, and
- make use of the study counselling offered to them.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Learning about physiotherapy as a profession and development into the profession
- Portfolio theory
- Compiling a professional portfolio, portfolio sessions
- individual and group tutoring

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will receive a reading list.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Individual discussions about learning outcomes and development
- Lectures
- Group discussions
- Compiling a portfolio
- Portfolio sessions

Assessment Criteria

Assessessment criteria will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in group and individual discussions, compiling a portfolio for each semester, participation in portfolio sessions

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