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Osteopathy: SXF23S1

Code: SXF23S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care

Degree title:
Osteopath

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

The curriculum in Osteopathy programme consists of 5 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 a 10 ECTS innovation project, which 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). Tutor, study counsellor, 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, e.g. the International Week, in connection with studies and in joint activities with foreign exchange students. Parts of the teaching can be implemented completely in English.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027
SXF23S1-1001
Human Structure and Function

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55
SX00EQ96 Human Anatomy 1 5
SX00EQ97 Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills 5
SX00EQ98 Human Anatomy 3 5
SX00FH88 Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work 5
SX00ER00 Organ Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00ER01 Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy 5
SX00FH90 Functional Anatomy of Movement 5
SX00ER03 Defence Mechanisms of the Body 5
SX00ER04 Neuroanatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FH91 Advanced Clinical Anatomy 5
SX00ER06 Human Development 5
SXF23S1-1002
Osteopathic examination and treatment

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55
SX00ER23 Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy 5
SX00FH92 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1 5
SX00FH93 Osteopathic examination and treatment 2 5
SX00ER09 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3 5
SX00FH94 Osteopathic examination and treatment 3 5
SX00FH99 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4 5
SX00ER11 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5 5
SX00ER13 Somatic Dysfunction 5
SX00FH97 Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice 5
SX00FH98 Osteopathic specializations 5
SX00FH96 Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice 5
SXF23S1-1003
Osteopathic Clinical Skills

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65
SX00FH95 Anamnesis and Basic Examination 5
SX00FA51 Differential diagnosis 5
SX00FH89 The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional 5
SX00FH86 Familiarisation with Clinical Practice 5
SX00FH83 Supervised Clinical Practice 1 10
SX00FH84 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 10
SX00FH85 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 10
SX00FH87 Supervised Clinical Practice 4 10
SX00DR90 Workplace Practice 5
SXF23S1-1004
Research and Leadership Skills in Osteopathy

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55
SX00DZ87 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00FH82 The Osteopath as health promotor 5
SC00BI83 Osteopathic history and professional English 5
SX00BY31 Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration 5
SX00EA03 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector 5
SX00DZ98 Methods 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
SXF23S1-1005
Elective Module and Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

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

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

osteopahty::competences

Tallennettu 17.2.2009 04-2006 "Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit" -dokumentista

Asiakaskeskeinen ja moniammatillinen osaaminen
Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice
Osteopathic specializations
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Workplace Practice
The Osteopath as health promotor
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Osteopathic Treatment
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1
Osteopathic examination and treatment 2
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3
Osteopathic examination and treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Somatic Dysfunction
Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice
Osteopathic specializations
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Osteopaattinen tutkiminen ja kliininen päättely
Human Anatomy 1
Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Human Anatomy 3
Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy
Functional Anatomy of Movement
Defence Mechanisms of the Body
Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Human Development
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1
Osteopathic examination and treatment 2
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3
Osteopathic examination and treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Somatic Dysfunction
Anamnesis and Basic Examination
Differential diagnosis
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Workplace Practice
Osteopathic history and professional English
Research and Developement Compentences
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Somatic Dysfunction
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Workplace Practice
Learning and Study Skills
The Osteopath as health promotor
Methods 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
Yrittäjyysosaaminen
Somatic Dysfunction
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Workplace Practice
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Not grouped

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.

Osteopathic history and professional 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.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Human Anatomy 1
Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Human Anatomy 3
Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy
Functional Anatomy of Movement
Defence Mechanisms of the Body
Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Human Development
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1
Osteopathic examination and treatment 2
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3
Osteopathic examination and treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Somatic Dysfunction
Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice
Osteopathic specializations
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
Anamnesis and Basic Examination
Differential diagnosis
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
Workplace Practice
Learning and Study Skills
The Osteopath as health promotor
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Methods 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
Human Anatomy 1
Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Human Anatomy 3
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy
Defence Mechanisms of the Body
Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Human Development
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Somatic Dysfunction
Differential diagnosis
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement
Human Anatomy 1
Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Human Anatomy 3
Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Somatic Dysfunction
Workplace Practice
Methods for Research and Development Work
Bachelor´s Thesis
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Core Requirement Studies
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Learning and Study Skills
Osteopathic history and professional English
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work
Functional Anatomy of Movement
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1
Osteopathic examination and treatment 2
Osteopathic examination and treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4
Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice
Osteopathic specializations
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
Anamnesis and Basic Examination
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
The Osteopath as health promotor

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.

Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1
Osteopathic specializations
Differential diagnosis
Learning and Study Skills
The Osteopath as health promotor
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Methods for Research and Development Work
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
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.

Advanced Clinical Anatomy
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Workplace Practice
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Methods for Research and Development Work
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.

Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
The Osteopath as health promotor
Osteopathic history and professional English
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

Supervised Clinical Practice 1
Supervised Clinical Practice 2
Supervised Clinical Practice 3
Supervised Clinical Practice 4
The Osteopath as health promotor
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
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.

Human Anatomy 1
Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Human Anatomy 3
Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work
Organ Anatomy and Physiology
Functional Anatomy of Movement
Advanced Clinical Anatomy
Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy
Osteopathic examination and treatment 2
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3
Osteopathic examination and treatment 3
Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4
Differential diagnosis
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Learning and Study Skills
The Osteopath as health promotor
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
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.

Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills
Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy
Defence Mechanisms of the Body
Neuroanatomy and Physiology
Human Development
Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice
Osteopathic specializations
Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice
Differential diagnosis
The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional
Familiarisation with Clinical Practice
Workplace Practice
Osteopathic history and professional English
Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector
Planning of the Thesis Work
Execution of the Thesis Work
Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test
Not grouped
Somatic Dysfunction
Anamnesis and Basic Examination

Code Name Credits (cr)
SXF23S1-1001
Human Structure and Function

(Choose all)

55
SX00EQ96 Human Anatomy 1 5
SX00EQ97 Human Anatomy 2 and Palpation Skills 5
SX00EQ98 Human Anatomy 3 5
SX00FH88 Human anatomy 4 and Swedish at work 5
SX00ER00 Organ Anatomy and Physiology 5
SX00ER01 Functional Anatomy of the Spine and Thorax in Osteopathy 5
SX00FH90 Functional Anatomy of Movement 5
SX00ER03 Defence Mechanisms of the Body 5
SX00ER04 Neuroanatomy and Physiology 5
SX00FH91 Advanced Clinical Anatomy 5
SX00ER06 Human Development 5
SXF23S1-1002
Osteopathic examination and treatment

(Choose all)

55
SX00ER23 Person-centered Approach in Osteopathy 5
SX00FH92 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 1 5
SX00FH93 Osteopathic examination and treatment 2 5
SX00ER09 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 3 5
SX00FH94 Osteopathic examination and treatment 3 5
SX00FH99 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 4 5
SX00ER11 Osteopathic Examination and Treatment 5 5
SX00ER13 Somatic Dysfunction 5
SX00FH97 Osteopathic Principles in Health Promoting Practice 5
SX00FH98 Osteopathic specializations 5
SX00FH96 Advanced Philosophy of Osteopathy in Practice 5
SXF23S1-1003
Osteopathic Clinical Skills

(Choose all)

65
SX00FH95 Anamnesis and Basic Examination 5
SX00FA51 Differential diagnosis 5
SX00FH89 The Osteopath as a Clinical Professional 5
SX00FH86 Familiarisation with Clinical Practice 5
SX00FH83 Supervised Clinical Practice 1 10
SX00FH84 Supervised Clinical Practice 2 10
SX00FH85 Supervised Clinical Practice 3 10
SX00FH87 Supervised Clinical Practice 4 10
SX00DR90 Workplace Practice 5
SXF23S1-1004
Research and Leadership Skills in Osteopathy

(Choose all)

55
SX00DZ87 Learning and Study Skills 5
SX00FH82 The Osteopath as health promotor 5
SC00BI83 Osteopathic history and professional English 5
SX00BY31 Rehabilitation as Multidisciplinary Collaboration 5
SX00EA03 Entrepreneurship and Management in the Social and Health Care Sector 5
SX00DZ98 Methods 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
SXF23S1-1005
Elective Module and Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15