Basics of Physiotherapy (includes internship 1,5 ECTS)Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: TF00BM70
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Saijamari Hiltunen
Learning objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to
- describe the key concepts and areas of expertise in physiotherapy as well as the meaning of having a client-oriented approach in physiotherapy
- see themselves as part of a multidisciplinary working group
- describe the ethical and legal principles governing physiotherapy and recognize the principles of sustainable development
- describe the principles of evidence-based actions in physiotherapy
- describe basic movements and the principles of ergonomics
- observe and palpate human bone and soft tissue structures - Use various soft tissue treatment techniques
Content
- Philosophical and ethical foundations of physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy expertise in different operating environments
- Core competences of a physiotherapist and physiotherapy nomenclature
- ICF International Classification of Function, Disability and Health
- Basic principles of evidence-based physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation legislation
- Fundamentals of basic movements and ergonomics
- Fundamentals of palpation and soft tissue treatment
Enrollment
01.01.2024 - 15.01.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 09.05.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 34
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Riikka Sabat
- Saijamari Hiltunen
- Fanny Harjula
Responsible person
Riikka Sabat
Scheduling groups
- R1/2 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
- R2/2 (Size: 17. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
TF25KMPhysiotherapy
Education groups
- R1/2
- R2/2
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
5 op
RD proportion (cr)
1.5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Riikka Sabat
- Fanny Harjula
- Renja Karhunen
Scheduling groups
- R1/3 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
- R2/3 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
- R3/3 (Size: 13. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
TF24SPPhysiotherapy
Education groups
- R1/3
- R2/3
- R3/3