Study Guide

Objective

Students know the principles of the structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of musculoskeletal diseases, pain disorders and accidents on the individual functioning of patients of different ages. Students are familiar with the diagnostic and therapeutic methods used in physical and rehabilitation medicine and the principles of rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases. Students are able to explain the impact of biomechanics on an individual’s occupational performance and participation. Students are able to transfer patients safely.

Content

• Bones, joints, muscles and their functions, with focus on upper extremity muscles
• Basic structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
• Musculoskeletal diseases relevant to physical and rehabilitation medicine and their diagnostic and therapeutic methods
• Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal diseases
• Impact of the musculoskeletal structure and diseases on human performance and health
• Combining medical knowledge with occupational therapy
• Patient transfers

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in
the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organize the activities of a group of students

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is not properly developed
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not familiar with instructions related to professional safety or ethical principles
- The student withdraws from cooperation with others

Further information

The course includes instruction in anatomy and physiology (3 ECTS) , physical and rehabilitation medicine and musculoskeletal diseases (1 ECTS) as well as patient transfers (1 ECTS)