Degree Programme in Osteopathy: ajoitussuunnitelma
Code: SC10S1
- Degree title
- Osteopath
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2010
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Osteopathy as a profession
Osteopaths are specialists in clinical examination and manual treatment of the human musculoskeletal system and its functions. Osteopaths key professional competence covers detailed knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and different pathological processes of the musculoskeletal system.
Osteopaths command basic knowledge and techniques of osteopathy, as well as more advanced techniques, such as visceral and cranial osteopathy. This competence is based on studies in anatomy, physiology and pathology focusing on the viscera and cranium.
Osteopaths mainly use manual clinical examinations, which include biomechanical examination and assessment of patients. They use clinical tests to examine the nervous system in relation to musculoskeletal functions. A thorough command of clinical examination methods and advanced palpation skills enable specific osteopathic diagnoses and safe, high-quality care.
Osteopaths treat patients of all ages suffering from functional musculoskeletal diseases. Osteopaths usually work as private practitioners, co-operating with other health care professionals.
Rationale of the Degree Programme
Osteopathy is based on manual diagnostics and therapy that has been developed for more than a century. In Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences osteopathy has been taught only nine years. Osteopathy degree Programme is young, dynamic and constantly developing. The curriculum follows Finnish and international guidelines for the training of Osteopaths.
Objectives of education
The education aims to develop osteopathic treatment and diagnostic skills and enable continuous professional development. The objective is for students to internalise the general ethical view on treatment within health care and be aware of key legislation relating to health care practice.
Another objective is for students to be capable of constructive co-operation with other health care professionals and of developing their own professional field at work.
The education aims to provide thorough knowledge of the functions of the human body and, in particular, the musculoskeletal system and to develop good palpation skills. The objective is for students to learn different examination procedures to examine and diagnose functional musculoskeletal disorders and be aware of relevant differential diagnostics.
The objective is for students to be able to examine patients reliably and to use diverse manual techniques safely when treating patients. They should understand the individual as a psychosomatic whole and have good communication skills.
Contact information:
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Health Care and Social Services
Degree Programme Coordinator Sandra Rinne
Development
Currently the degree programme in Osteopathy is being revised to meet the demands of learning outcome based curricula (to be implemented in the fall of 2011). The advisory council is actively involved in this process.
Further information
Osteopatian koulutusohjelma
Nuorten tutkintoon johtava koulutus
OPS-vastuuhenkilö: Sandra Rinne
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 | 2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | Autumn 2010 | Spring 2011 | Autumn 2011 | Spring 2012 | Autumn 2012 | Spring 2013 | Autumn 2013 | Spring 2014 | 1. / 2010 | 2. / 2010 | 3. / 2011 | 4. / 2011 | 1. / 2011 | 2. / 2011 | 3. / 2012 | 4. / 2012 | 1. / 2012 | 2. / 2012 | 3. / 2013 | 4. / 2013 | 1. / 2013 | 2. / 2013 | 3. / 2014 | 4. / 2014 |
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| SC10S1-1000 |
Osteopathy as a Profession
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32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00AB52 | Introduction to Studies | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XXXAC02 | Information Technology and Computing Skills | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XXXAC03 | Verbal, Written and Web-based Communication Skills | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00AB53 | Swedish at Work | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00AB54 | Professional English | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXA01 | Osteopathic History and Philosophy | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXA03 | Osteopathic Principles | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXXCM03 | Entrepreneurship and Business Activities | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXXAG05 | Rehabilitees in various life situations | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXXAG04 | Multiprofessional Rehabilitation | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1001 |
Human Anatomy and Functions
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41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB01 | Anatomy 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB02 | Anatomy 2 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB03 | Physiology 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB04 | Physiology 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB05 | Clinical microbiology, immunology and skin infections | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB06 | Functional anatomy 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB07 | Functional anatomy 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB08 | Neuroanatomy and -physiology | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB09 | Biomechanics 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB10 | Biomechanics 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXB11 | Excercise physiology | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1002 |
The Different Ages of the Human Being
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10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXC03 | Medical Studies | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXC04 | Embryology and human growth | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXC05 | Human growth and development | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1003 |
Patient Examination
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13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXD05 | Basic clinical skills | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXD06 | Patient examination and diagnosis | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXD04 | Clinical Examination | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1004 |
Studies Supporting Osteopathy
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20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXE01 | Medical Studies | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1005 |
Osteopathic Treatment
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34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF01 | Palpation skills | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF12 | Soft tissue and joint techniques 1 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF11 | Soft tissue and joint techniques 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF04 | Osteopathic treatment philosophy and theory | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF05 | Joint manipulation techniques | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF06 | Practices supporting osteopathic treatment | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF08 | Osteopathic practises | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXF13 | Cranial and visceral techniques | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1006 |
Work Placement
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49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG08 | 1 Clinical Observation and Introduction | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG09 | 2 Clinical Practice | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG10 | 3 Clinical Practice | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG11 | 4 Clinical Practice | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG12 | 5 Clinical Practice | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCXXG13 | 6 Clinical Practice | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC10S1-1007 |
Research and Development of Osteopathy
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41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXXCM01 | Methods of Practice-Inspired Research and Development | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SXXAF01 | Basics of Practice-Inspired Research and Development | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00AB57 | Bachelor's Thesis | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00AB56 | Innovation Project | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| _SCXZA99 | Elective Studies | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 60.8 | 59.1 | 61.3 | 58.8 | 29 | 31.8 | 28.3 | 30.8 | 31 | 30.3 | 28.8 | 30.1 | 29 | 0 | 31.83 | 0 | 28.33 | 0 | 30.8 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 30.3 | 0 | 28.8 | 0 | 30.13 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
polytechnics::bachelor level
Government Decree on Polytechnics (15.5.2003/352; 4 §)
osteopahty::competences
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