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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
  • TF25KM
    Physiotherapy
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
  • TF24SP
    Physiotherapy
Education groups
  • R1/3
  • R2/3
  • R3/3