Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to find out about the requirements of their job in supporting and promoting the work capacity and functional capacity of working-age adults. The student understands the functioning of the occupational health network and the regulations governing occupational health care. The student can evaluate the key factors and work load affecting work capacity using their knowledge of occupational physiotherapy and ergonomics. When evaluating workloads, the student is able to choose the key methods and metrics needed for individual persons, for the requirements of the work and for the work environment. The student can utilise their prior learning and deepen their competence in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and in physiotherapy methods. The student is able to choose the appropriate examination and therapy methods in supporting the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. The student can provide guidance for self-care that supports the client’s aims and content and to evaluate the effectiveness of the physiotherapy methods they have chosen for the client. The student is able to cooperate with working life partners, utilising multidisciplinary expertise in physiotherapy.

Content

- Work capacity and activities that help to maintain it
- Regulations governing occupational health care and the occupational health network
- Evaluating workloads
- Using the knowledge base in occupational physiotherapy and ergonomics in the evaluation and promotion of work capacity and functional capacity
- Knowledge of the functioning of the musculoskeletal system and physiotherapy methods
- Selection and use of evidence-based physiotherapy examination and treatment methods
- Evaluation and monitoring of the selected physiotherapy methods and the effectiveness of physiotherapy
- Workplace cooperation and multidisciplinary collaboration in physiotherapy

Prerequisites

The student knows the basics of evaluating and promoting functional capacity and the effects of experiencing pain in the physiotherapy process. The student is able to describe the structures of the human body and their core functions. The student knows how to examine the musculoskeletal system and is familiar with physiotherapy methods and therapeutic training as part of the physiotherapy process. The student has completed supervised practical training in physiotherapy with a scope of at least 2 credits.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
-uses the professional knowledge base consistently
-justifies actions by means of evidencebased knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills to different situations
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-can work in various tasks in diverse operating environments

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-justifies professional activities according to the ethical principles of the field and evaluates the safety of these activities
-can work in work groups and projects in a goal-oriented way
-develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-applies the professional knowledge base fluently and in a versatile way
-evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills in different situations and can evaluate the results of these actions
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
-can work in different groups and projects with persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
-develops the work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs