Neurological Physiotherapy 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student can describe the most common neurological disorders that affect functional ability as well as the basics of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of neurological disorders. The student can form a therapeutic relationship with the rehabilitee while considering the most common neuropsychological disorders connected to his/her functional ability and interaction. The student can describe how to utilise neuropsychological information in promoting the rehabilitation of the rehabilitee. The student can assess the functional ability of a severely disabled client who needs special support and his/her close community, as well as identifies changes in functional ability.

Content

Typical neurological disorders that alter functional ability as well as the basics of treatment and rehabilitation
Forming a therapeutic relationship that allows participation of the rehabilitee in case of a difficulty disabled client and his/her close community
Rehabilitee as an active learner with consideration to typical neuropsychological special disorders
Assessment of the rehabilitee's functional ability and the planning of physiotherapy in cooperation with the rehabilitee and the client’s relatives as well as a multidisciplinary network

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 6 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.