Basics of physiotherapeutic assessmentLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Students are capable of integrating multiple fields of science as a basis for the assessment and know that the holistic framework of functional ability involves assessing individual circumstances, resources and environment. They know how to apply various client-oriented approaches to the assessment of functional ability. Students identify distinct possibilities and challenges of functional ability together with the client. They are aware of the most common assessment methods of different areas of functional ability.

Content

Frameworks for functional ability assessment (e.g. ICF, theories and their application to physiotherapy)
Most commonly used assessment methods of different areas of functional ability
Assessing functional ability and setting objectives together with the client by means of Goal Attainment Scale (GAS)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4)
Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.