Thermal and electrical therapyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to describe the basic features of thermal and electrical equipment and their safety regulations. They can choose the correct parameters for tissue damage, various effect mechanisms of pain management and strengthening of muscles. Students know how to plan and implement thermal treatment and electrical therapy safely and efficiently to clients. They understand the contraindications for thermal and electrical therapy and consider them in the planning of treatment.

Content

Shallow or deep thermal therapy and equipment
Electrical therapy in pain management and strengthening of muscles
Effect mechanisms and currents of electrotherapy

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically.

Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment.

Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors.

Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.