Musculoskeletal and Occupational PhysiotherapyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to explain the altered requirements caused by changes in the work environment when supporting and promoting the work capacity and functional ability of working age clients. Students work in the occupational health network and follow the rules and regulations guiding occupational health. They analyse and assess factors affecting work ability and workload based on occupational physiotherapy and ergonomics. Students choose and justify the methods and measurements required in the assessment of workload in relation to the individual and the work requirements. They are able to choose suitable means for implementing proper workload considering the special characteristics of staff, work environment and work communities. The student can combine previously learned skills and select appropriate research and therapy methods for the purpose of supporting musculoskeletal functionality. The student can guide the client’s objectives and content-supporting self-care and assess the results of chosen physiotherapy methods in the client’s physiotherapy. Students act as experts of physiotherapy in multiprofessional cooperation.

Content

Work capacity and work capacity sustaining activity
Regulations guiding occupational health
Occupational health network
Assessment of workload
Knowledge foundation and physical ergonomics promoting and supporting work and functional capacity
Selection and use of appropriate physiotherapeutic research and therapy methods
Assessment and monitoring of selected physiotherapy methods and the results of physiotherapy

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures. Student knows the basics of physiotherapy in musculoskeletal disorders. Student has accomplished minimum of 2 credits of clinical practice in physiotherapy.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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)

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)

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.