Leadership and Quality Management in PhysiotherapyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students understand the significance of administration and management in provision of physiotherapy services that benefit individuals and society.
Students are aware of management and administration methods suitable for physiotherapeutic work and are ready to apply these. They understand the significance of profitability, cost-effectiveness and marketing.
In addition, they also have the potential to function as entrepreneurs and manage their own practice.
They are familiar with different dimensions of quality management and are aware of quality assurance methods. Students work in quality projects aiming to promote rehabilitation.

Content

Self-management and continuous quality improvement
Supervision and administration of a physiotherapy unit
Quality work as part of management of a unit's operations
Operational organisations and administration
Physiotherapists' opportunities to influence municipal, national and international decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Studies within the Physiotherapy as a Profession theme