Practical Training as Orientation to Physiotherapy Profession
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG10APE3 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Svahn, Tarja |
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| Teacher Team: | Mäntykivi, Pirkko |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| FYSTER-2013 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| FYSTER-2014 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| FYSTER-2015 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| FYSTER-2016 |
1 autumn |
3.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the functions of the health care and social service system in practice, they will be introduced to the work of physiotherapists, explore a case study to learn what the dynamic physiotherapy process with the patient/client involves, study documentation practices, observe how ethical principles are visible in physiotherapy, and participate in assisting ward patients/clients with exercise and daily activities.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Practical training in a real-life setting
Assessment Criteria
Pass
Students have been introduced to practices of the health and social care system and they have gained an overall picture of the physiotherapist's job description and work in a health centre or other unit. Students are aware of the meaning of ethical principles in care and therapy work. They have gained practical experience of assisting patients/clients with mobility and daily activities in a ward and they have been introduced to the rehabilitation and physiotherapy process.
Assessment Methods
Assessment will be based on the following components:
- Journal based on themes as part of a portfolio
- Writing assignments pertaining to the achievement of set aims
- Group discussion on the themes of the journal at the end of the course
Work Placement
Practical training in health and social care organisations
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