Cranial and visceral osteopathy 2 (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students can name the bony and myofascial structures of the face. Students are able to name indications and contraindications for treatment techniques as well as phenomena related to the craniosacral mechanism. Students can evaluate the motility of the structures of the skull.

Students can explain and name indications and contraindications for visceral treatment and are able to implement the techniques effectively and safely. They are able to relate the possibilities of visceral treatment to their own treatment practices.

Content

Structure and function of the facial area. Cerebrospinal fluid fluctuation.
Kidneys and bladder, spleen, pancreas, lungs, heart, uterus and ovaries. Fascial links between organs.
Indications and contraindication for treatment.

Prerequisites

Advanced anatomy, Osteopathic examination and treatment 3

Teaching methods

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Location and time

Kraniaaliosuus

11.1.
16.1.
20.1.
23.1.
25.1.
1.2.
8.2.
15.2.

Viskeraaliosuus
7.2.
14.2.
1.3.
7.3.
10.3.
14.3.
21.3.
28.3.

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Alternative completion methods of implementation

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Internship and working life connections

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Exam dates and retake possibilities

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International connections

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Student workload

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Assessment methods and criteria

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Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base. 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)

Students master professional concepts and make choices 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)

Students master professional concepts and make choices 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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base. 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.