Evaluation and analysis of client’s functional capacity, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students perceive human behaviour and welfare as a holistic, psychosocial and physical entity and understand the modern view of mental health and mental capacity. Students have the basic competence to encounter clients with mental health problems or substance abuse. They identify the most common challenges of interaction with clients with mental health or substance abuse problems; they can also assess their professional limitations to deal with these clients; and they can refer these clients to other services based on the legislation on mental health. Students recognize different signs of crises in life or traumas and are able to encounter clients in crisis or suffering from trauma. Students understand the significance of mental resources to the adaptation and wellbeing of people coming from a variety of backgrounds. Students are familiar with the phases of human life span and consider the special features and challenges of clients of various age groups. Students are familiar with the developmental phases of children. Students identify distinctive characteristics of special groups and recognize their significance to their work.

Anatomy of the nervous system 3 ects:
Students can explain the development of the nervous system, its basic structure and main functions, the structure of nerve cells as well as the formation, conduction and transmission to other cells. Students can describe the central innervation of the extremities in detail and know which muscle groups and/or skin areas they innervate. Students identify the most common nerve damages and their symptoms.

Content

Students perceive human behaviour and welfare as a holistic, psychosocial and physical entity and understand the modern view of mental health and mental capacity. Students have the basic competence to encounter clients with mental health problems or substance abuse. They identify the most common challenges of interaction with clients with mental health or substance abuse problems; they can also assess their professional limitations to deal with these clients; and they can refer these clients to other services based on the legislation on mental health. Students recognize different signs of crises in life or traumas and are able to encounter clients in crisis or suffering from trauma. Students understand the significance of mental resources to the adaptation and wellbeing of people coming from a variety of backgrounds. Students are familiar with the phases of human life span and consider the special features and challenges of clients of various age groups. Students are familiar with the developmental phases of children. Students identify distinctive characteristics of special groups and recognize their significance to their work.

Anatomy of the nervous system 3 ects:
Students can explain the development of the nervous system, its basic structure and main functions, the structure of nerve cells as well as the formation, conduction and transmission to other cells. Students can describe the central innervation of the extremities in detail and know which muscle groups and/or skin areas they innervate. Students identify the most common nerve damages and their symptoms.

Students describe the significance and impact of different areas of functional capacity to prosthetics and orthotics.
Students are proficient in observing and analyzing functional capacity in the selection of prosthetic and orthotic devices as well as planning, implementing and evaluating prosthetic and orthotic services. Students familiarize themselves with the methods used in the analysis and evaluation of physical functions. Students are proficient in the principles of mechanics. Students describe materials and products used in the field by means of principles and concepts of mechanics. Students evaluate the significance of biomechanical approach to work practices of the field. Students describe the biomechanical properties of the structures of the musculoskeletal system as well as the biomechanical changes in them (age, physical exercise, injuries). Students describe the physical strength directed at the musculoskeletal system by means of mechanical concepts and analyze them in the use of prostheses and orthoses. Students use biomechanical measurement methods for gait analysis and interpret the findings.

Prerequisites

Passed before course beginning:
SA00BM12 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 1, Physiology and Pathophysiology
SA00BM84 Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system 2, Orthopaedics, Physiatry and Surgery.

Teaching methods

Psychology, human movement and functioning: Interactive contact teaching, studying literature, study visit, guided assignments: group learning assignment and seminar
Neuroanatomy and -physiology: lectures

Learning materials and recommended literature

Psychology literature (ask if you wish to study literature in English)
- Palosaari, E (2013) Lupa särkyä. Kriisistä elämään. Edita. Helsinki. TAI
- Saari, S (2012) Kuin salama kirkkaalta taivaalta: kriisit ja niistä selviytyminen. Otava.
- Toivio T & Nordling, E (2013) Mielenterveyden psykologia. Edita. Helsinki. Luvut 1-6 ja luku 8.
- Nurmi, J-E, Ahonen, T, Lyytinen, H, Lyytinen, P, Pulkkinen, L, Ruoppila, I. (2014) Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys. Helsinki: WSOY. Sivut 14-40, 77-94, 142-161, 178-237, 287-307.
- Estlander, A-M. 2003. Kivun psykologia. Sanoma Pro Oy.
- lecture hand-outs and notes
- course manual
- Vierimaa, H. & Laurila, M. Keho - anatomia ja fysiologia. WSOY.
- Gilroy, A.M. ym. Atlas of Anatomy. Latin Nomenclature. Thieme.
Biomechanics: Kauranen Kari; Nurkka Niina (2010). BIOMEKANIIKKAA LIIKUNNAN JA TERVEYDENHUOLLON AMMATTILAISILLE LTS:N JULKAISUSARJA. Liikuntatieteellinen seura ry. (2010). Also see OMA-workspace

Internship and working life connections

Psychology, human movement and functioning: Working life oriented / working life based teaching.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Neuroanatomy and physiology exams:
3.12.2020 and 16.12.2020
re-exams:
25.1.2021 and 23.2.2021

International connections

N/A

Content scheduling

Neuroanatomy and -physiology 3 ECTS

Further information for students

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Ym. on hyväksynyt ja katsonut meidän lakimies.

Englanninkielinen versio päivitetään myöhemmin

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams in neuroanatomy ja -physiology, grading 0-5

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.