Application of physiotherapeutic assessment to various age groupsLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Assessment of functional ability and environment of children and youth, psychomotor development, 2 cr

Students are familiar with the phases of children’s psychomotor development and know the most common developmental disorders of children and youth. They recognise the significance of family and environment for the functional ability of children and youth of various ages. Students know the most common assessment methods on functional ability concerning children and youth based on the ICF model and its different areas as well as can apply at least one method to practice.

Assessment of functional ability and environment of the elderly, psychomotor development, 2 cr

Students are aware of the changes occurring in the body because of ageing and the link between these changes and functional ability. In the assessment of functional ability, students are able to utilise and apply the assessment methods and measurement of functional ability as well as understand the relation between their actions and the reliability and successfulness of their assessment. Based on the assessment of functional ability, students are able to draw conclusions and plan physiotherapy to promote the functional ability of the elderly.

Content

Assessment of functional ability and environment of children and youth, psychomotor development:

Psychomotor development and theories on development
Children’s functional ability, ICF-CY
Everyday life of children, their living environments and family-orientedness
Various methods of assessing children’s functional ability
Challenges of motor development, developmental follow-up, developmental delays
Special difficulties in motor control
Mild dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system

Assessment of functional ability and environment of the elderly, psychomotor development:

Observing the life circumstances of the elderly and their living environments in the assessment of functional ability
Special features of the assessment concerning the functional ability of the elderly
Analysis of the assessment concerning the functional ability of the elderly

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
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)

Good (3-4)
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)

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.