Opinto-opas

Objective

Learning outcomes:
The students knows the principles of the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system, especially in terms of the upper limb functioning. The students names the bones of the body and the main muscles of the trunk and the lower limb. The students describes the functioning of the muscles of the upper limb and shoulder region and names the muscles in this area. The students recognizes the effects of musculoskeletal disorders, states of pain and injuries on individual functional capacity in patients of different ages. The student is familiar with the examination and treatment methods in the field of physiatrics and the principles of rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases. The students learns how to assist with patient mobility and transfer taking into account the ergonomics and safety. The students recognizes a situation requiring first aid. The student is able to start assisting activities and is able to give first aid in a case of an accident, sudden illness or injury.

Content

Contents:
- Anatomical planes and sections, directional terms and types of movements
- Bone tissue, joints, skeleton, details of upper limb bones
- Muscle tissue, muscle function
- Structure and function of the upper limb and the musculoskeletal system
- Superficial muscles of the lower limb, abdomen and back
- Musculoskeletal disorders, examination and treatment methods
- Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders
- Effects of musculoskeletal structure and disorders on human occupation and health
- Key principles for assisting mobility and the use of assistive devices
- Acting as a helper in case of an accident, sudden illness and/or injury.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: see the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Students
- know the key concepts in the field and can use them in appropriate contexts,
- distinguish between ordinary knowledge and research information and
- can search for information for individual cases.
- can act in professional situations according to the guidelines,
- recognize the operating environments of the professional field as well as
-know how client orientation forms a foundation for action.
- show their command of the ethical principles of the professional field
- follow the security guidelines
- can function as members of work team
- understand the significance of strengths and development needs in the professional growth

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria: see the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Students
- combine information from different sources
- show they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base of the field
-apply the principles of client- oriented work
- evaluate their own choices and own actions in professional situations
- can act in the work community in a constructive way
- take safety related questions into consideration in their actions
- evaluate their own strengths and needs for development

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria: see the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Students
- seek information from different sources and evaluate the source reliability in a purposeful manner,
- combine information from different sources into purposeful units as well as
-utilize and apply the knowledge base in the field.
- apply their competence in professional situations,
- act in a client- oriented way,
- demonstrate the ability to solve professional tasks and problems as well as
- can justify the presented points of view and their own action in a professional way.
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and share their competence,
- can act constructively in the work community and share their competence,
- act in a responsible way and take the security related questions into account as well as
- develop themselves.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria: see the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Students
- know the key concepts in the field and can use them in appropriate contexts,
- distinguish between ordinary knowledge and research information and
- can search for information for individual cases.
- can act in professional situations according to the guidelines,
- recognize the operating environments of the professional field as well as
-know how client orientation forms a foundation for action.
- show their command of the ethical principles of the professional field
- follow the security guidelines
- can function as members of work team
- understand the significance of strengths and development needs in the professional growth

Further information

Further information:
The course includes musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 3 ECTS, physiatrics 1 ECTS, methods in patient transfer 0,5 ECTS and emergency first aid 0,5 ECTS.

The course includes practical exercises in patient transfers and practical exercises in emergency first aid.