Osteopathic principles in practiceLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to apply the principles of osteopathy to their work as osteopaths. They are able to explain the osteopathic treatment models and their indications of use. Students are capable of choosing the suitable models for the cases and justifying their choice. Students understand the significance of self-care to health and know how to justify it as part of the osteopathic treatment. They can utilise the structure and methods of problem solving in their education and guidance. Students are able to utilise verbal, visual and tactile education. They are able to justify their guidance and education from the anatomical and physiological aspects. Students can provide guidance on doing exercises on an individual basis to increase metabolism and activity.

Content

Osteopathic principles and treatment models: biomechanical, metabolic and neurologic model. Synthesis of osteopathic treatment techniques. Patient education. Active and passive muscle stretching. Exercises aimed at gaining strength. Stabilation and coordination exercises.

Qualifications

Somatic dysfunction

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.