Supervised clinical practice 1Laajuus (8 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to create a confidential relationship with the patient. They can interview patients and prepare patient documents. Students know how to observe patient’s erect position and assess posture. They can instruct active movements of the spine to the patient. Students are capable of examining patient’s spine passively and also examining the thorax from the aspect of respiration. They can demonstrate a clear and concise patient case study to their practice supervisor using professional terminology as well as carry out an osteopathic working diagnosis under supervision. Students observe their peer students’ work with patients in small groups and appreciate the dissemination of knowledge. They are also able to take responsibility for their group’s learning and share the acquired knowledge. Students understand the significance of good relationship with patients for succeeding with the treatment. They know how to plan and implement small-scale marketing and take part in various client service activities.

Content

Observing more experienced osteopathy students. Interview skills. Observation skills. Palpation skills. Examination routines. Analysis of posture. Working at the reception. Cooperation skills. Self-reflection.

Qualifications

Familiarisation with clinical practice

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.