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Osteopathy: SXF24S1

Code: SXF24S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care

Degree title:
Osteopath

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2024

Descriptions

The curriculum in Osteopathy programme consists of 7 modules, each with a specific theme: Human Structure and Function, Osteopathic examination and treatment, Osteopahic clinical practice, Development and management skills in osteopathy, and Elective study module of 15 ECTS, that the student can compile from the multidisciplinary selection of Metropolia. The studies also include 10 ECTS innovation studies, which are carried out in multidisciplinary teams.

The competence-based curriculum with competence objectives describes what kind of competence the student is required to acquire. Goals help the student to evaluate their own skills and future learning. The student’s own choices, recognition of prior learning (RPL) and flexible individual implementations enable a personal study path that described in a personal study plan (HOPS). The tutor, study counsellor, as well as other teachers and staff support the progress of the student’s studies.

During the training, it is possible for a student to apply for student exchanges of different lengths. It is also possible to participate in international activities in connection with studies and in joint activities with foreign exchange students. Parts of the teaching may be implemented completely in English.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 Spring 2028 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028
SXF24S1-1006
Working as an Osteopathic Practitioner in the Social-, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Sector

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SX00FP45 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00FP49 Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector 5
SX00FP47 Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach 5
SX00FO40 Collaboration in Rehabilitation 5
SX00FP48 Professional Communication and English 5
SX00FP50 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector 5
SXF24S1-1001
Structure and Function in Osteopathic Practice

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SX00FO41 Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FR43 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax 5
SX00FR44 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Upper Extremities 5
SX00FR45 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Cranium and Temporo-mandibular joint 5
SX00FR46 Organ Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FR47 Neuroanatomy and -physiology 5
SX00FR48 Advanced Anatomy and Embryology 5
SXF24S1-1003
Osteopathic Clinical Expertise

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25
SX00FR56 Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning 5
SX00FO36 Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector 5
SX00FR57 Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR58 Medical Knowledge Supporting Clinical Reasoning 5
SX00FR59 Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise 5
SXF24S1-1004
Osteopathy Supporting Health and Functioning

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60
SX00FR49 Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care 5
SX00FO37 Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation 5
SX00FO38 Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability 5
SX00FR51 Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR50 Promoting Health and Working Capacity through Osteopathic Practices 5
SX00FR61 Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR53 Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR54 Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR52 The Significance of Fluid Dynamics in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FO39 Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures 5
SX00FR55 Considerations of Acute and Chronic Pain in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR68 Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy 5
SXF24S1-1007
Osteopathic Clinical Practice

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SX00FR62 Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice 5
SX00FR63 Supervised Clinical Practice 1 10
SX00FR64 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 10
SX00FR65 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 10
SX00FR66 Supervised Clinical Practice 4 10
SX00FR67 Clinical Work Placement 5
SXF24S1-1005
Developing Research- and Expert Skills in Osteopathy

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30
SX00FP51 Basic Skills for Research and Development Work 5
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
SXF24S1-1002
Elective studies supporting osteopathic expertise

(Choose ects: 10)

10
Total 240 60 55 60 55 30 30 25 30 30 30 30 25 15 15 15 15 12.5 12.5 15 15 15 15 15 15 17.5 12.5 12.5 12.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Communication and English
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Not grouped
Learning and Study Skills
Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Upper Extremities
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Cranium and Temporo-mandibular joint
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Neuroanatomy and -physiology
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology
Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning
Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector
Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy
Medical Knowledge Supporting Clinical Reasoning
Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise
Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy
Promoting Health and Working Capacity through Osteopathic Practices
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice
Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice
The Significance of Fluid Dynamics in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Considerations of Acute and Chronic Pain in Osteopathic Practice
Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy
Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Clinical Work Placement
Basic Skills for Research and Development Work
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Upper Extremities
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Cranium and Temporo-mandibular joint
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Neuroanatomy and -physiology
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology
Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning
Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy
Medical Knowledge Supporting Clinical Reasoning
Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise
Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care
Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy
Promoting Health and Working Capacity through Osteopathic Practices
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice
Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice
The Significance of Fluid Dynamics in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Considerations of Acute and Chronic Pain in Osteopathic Practice
Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy
Work Placement
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Clinical Work Placement
Bachelor´s Thesis
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Core Requirement Studies
Learning and Study Skills
Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Professional Communication and English
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Basic Skills for Research and Development Work
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Learning and Study Skills
Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology
Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy
Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise
Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy
Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Clinical Work Placement
Basic Skills for Research and Development Work
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Clinical Work Placement
Basic Skills for Research and Development Work
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Professional Communication and English
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice
The Significance of Fluid Dynamics in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Learning and Study Skills
Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Professional Communication and English
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Clinical Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Learning and Study Skills
Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Professional Communication and English
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Upper Extremities
Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Cranium and Temporo-mandibular joint
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Neuroanatomy and -physiology
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology
Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning
Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector
Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy
Medical Knowledge Supporting Clinical Reasoning
Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Promoting Health and Working Capacity through Osteopathic Practices
Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy
Basic Skills for Research and Development Work
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach
Collaboration in Rehabilitation
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector
Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation
Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability
Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy
Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice
Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures
Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy
Clinical Work Placement
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Not grouped
Considerations of Acute and Chronic Pain in Osteopathic Practice

Code Name Credits (cr)
SXF24S1-1006
Working as an Osteopathic Practitioner in the Social-, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Sector

(Choose all)

30
SX00FP45 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00FP49 Working as a Professional in the Social and Healthcare Sector 5
SX00FP47 Professional Swedish and Customer Oriented Approach 5
SX00FO40 Collaboration in Rehabilitation 5
SX00FP48 Professional Communication and English 5
SX00FP50 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Healthcare Sector 5
SXF24S1-1001
Structure and Function in Osteopathic Practice

(Choose all)

35
SX00FO41 Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FR43 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Spine and Thorax 5
SX00FR44 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Upper Extremities 5
SX00FR45 Anatomy and Physiology - Focus on the Cranium and Temporo-mandibular joint 5
SX00FR46 Organ Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FR47 Neuroanatomy and -physiology 5
SX00FR48 Advanced Anatomy and Embryology 5
SXF24S1-1003
Osteopathic Clinical Expertise

(Choose all)

25
SX00FR56 Functional Anatomy in Osteopathic Clinical Reasoning 5
SX00FO36 Basic Medical Studies in the Rehabilitation Sector 5
SX00FR57 Differential Diagnostic Competence in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR58 Medical Knowledge Supporting Clinical Reasoning 5
SX00FR59 Medical Knowledge Supporting Osteopathic Expertise 5
SXF24S1-1004
Osteopathy Supporting Health and Functioning

(Choose all)

60
SX00FR49 Person-Centered Approach and the Significance of Touch in Osteopathic Care 5
SX00FO37 Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation 5
SX00FO38 Biomechanics and Assessment of Functional Ability 5
SX00FR51 Promotion of Spine Health in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR50 Promoting Health and Working Capacity through Osteopathic Practices 5
SX00FR61 Critical Thinking and Evidence Based Practice in Osteopathy 5
SX00FR53 Supporting Mental Health in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR54 Importance of the Autonomic Nervous System in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR52 The Significance of Fluid Dynamics in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FO39 Promotion of Functional Ability and Accessibility through Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Accessibility Measures 5
SX00FR55 Considerations of Acute and Chronic Pain in Osteopathic Practice 5
SX00FR68 Promoting the health of women, children and athletes in osteopathy 5
SXF24S1-1007
Osteopathic Clinical Practice

(Choose all)

50
SX00FR62 Familiarisation with Supervised Clinical Practice 5
SX00FR63 Supervised Clinical Practice 1 10
SX00FR64 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 10
SX00FR65 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 10
SX00FR66 Supervised Clinical Practice 4 10
SX00FR67 Clinical Work Placement 5
SXF24S1-1005
Developing Research- and Expert Skills in Osteopathy

(Choose all)

30
SX00FP51 Basic Skills for Research and Development Work 5
XX00EL75 Planning of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL76 Execution of the Thesis Work 5
XX00EL77 Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
SXF24S1-1002
Elective studies supporting osteopathic expertise

(Choose ects: 10)

10