Physiatrics/Musculoskeletal diseasesLaajuus (1 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with injuries, diseases and pain related to the musculoskeletal system of patients of various ages from the perspective of physiatrics. They are familiar with the examination and treatment methods of physiatrics and the role of physiotherapy as part of the physiatric rehabilitation.

Content

Role of physiatrics as part of health care in Finland
Problems in the shoulder, neck, back, hip and lower limb area related to the field of physiatrics
Examination and treatment methods in physiatrics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.