Professional Development in Physiotherapy

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG10AP10
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kiili, Riitta
Teacher Team: Hautamäki, Minna ; Svahn, Tarja ; Haapala, Pia ; Mäntykivi, Pirkko ; Finne, Merja ; Koivisto, Marjut
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
FYSTER-2013   1 autumn   4.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
FYSTER-2014   1 autumn   1.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
FYSTER-2014   2 autumn   1.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
FYSTER-2014   3 autumn   1.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
FYSTER-2014   4 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,
- 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
- Professional ethics in physiotherapy
- Role of the Finnish Physiotherapy Association with regard to the students' professional growth
- study counselling

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will receive a reading list.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Individual discussions about goals and development
- Lectures
- Group discussions
- Portfolio
- Online learning

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in group and individual tutorials, portfolio

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