Applications of osteopathic treatment (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students know how to apply treatment techniques diversely to various dysfunctions of the body on an individual basis. They are able to integrate osteopathic principles with their treatment of patients.
Urology:
Students are familiar with the most common urological diseases and their epidemiology, diagnostics, symptoms, findings and treatment principles. They understand the restrictions related to their competence and work and are able to apply this knowledge to their treatment practices.
Otolaryngology:
Students are familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose and throat as well as their most common diseases and injuries. Based on their knowledge of these body parts, students are able to identify functional connections and their effects on the body as well as apply this knowledge to their own treatment practices.
Ophthalmology:
Students are familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the eye as well as the main eye diseases and injuries. Based on their knowledge, they are able to identify functional connections and their effects on the body as well as apply this knowledge to their treatment practices.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries:
Students are familiar with the most common sports injuries and their treatment options both conservatively and surgically. They are able to administer first aid for sports injuries. Students understand the significance of preventing injuries.

Content

Osteopathic approach to areas of the ear, nose, throat and eye, osteopathic treatment of the lower respiratory tract, osteopathic treatment of the cardiovascular system, osteopathic treatment of the digestive system, osteopathic treatment of the kidneys and urinary bladder. Applied techniques. Osteopathic treatment of children.
Urology:
Passing urea and function of urinary bladder. Urination, urination reflex and its control. Urinary disorders. Normal structure of prostate and prostatic hypertrophy. Illnesses in different stages of life and/or incidents related to them.
Otolaryngology:
Structure and function of the ear, nose and throat, their functional disorders and effects on the body.
Ophthalmology:
Basics of ophthalmology; the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the eye and its accessory organs, optic tracts and visual area, two eyes and seeing, sharpness of vision and visual fields, refractive errors, glasses and contact lenses. Most common eye diseases; conjunctivitis, keratitis, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, lachrymal duct obstruction/infection, phoria, grey cataract, refractive surgery. General diseases and the eye, neurological diseases and the eye.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries:
Prevention of sports injuries, types of injuries, treatment of sports injuries, basics of rehabilitation of sports injuries, sports injuries in different body parts, sports injuries typical of different types of sports. Taping.

Prerequisites

Osteopathic examination and treatment 3, cranial and visceral osteopathy

Teaching methods

Moodle
Interactive lectures
Guided clinical practices
Learning assignments
Teamwork
Multi-professional co-operation in HyMy-kylä

The course consists of several smaller entities, which are the responsibility of different teachers. Each section is formatted separately. In the end there is one practical exam.

Location and time

30.8.
6.9.
13.9.
31.08.
1.9.
7.11.
31.8.
7.9.
14.9.
11.10.
24.10.
31.10.
15.11.
28.11.
10.10.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material given by teacher

Literature:
-Kuchera & Kuchera: Osteopathic Principles in Practice
-Kuchera & Kuchera: Osteopathic Consideration in somatic dysfunctions
Seffinger 2019. Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Internship and working life connections

Multi-professional contribution in HyMy-kylä

Exam dates and retake possibilities

OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Exam)
1st Re exam
2nd Re exam

International connections

Exchange students may be part of this course
A visiting lecturer will be part of the course

Student workload

Workload of 5 ECTS: 5 x 27 h = 135 h

Content scheduling

1. and 2. period

Further information for students

The teacher may give additional assignments as a pedagogical solution e.g. to cover for absence.

MATERIALS and assignments created by the teacher are protected under the Copyright law (404/61), and the teacher holds copyright to these creations. Assignments and materials may not be used other than in your own studies. The public distribution of these is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In case the student has received a decision for individual support, which can affect the completion of the study unit, the student should be in touch with the responsible teacher of the study unit directly after the ending of the enrolment period.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria is based on active participation in class (80% need to be present, so can parcipitate on practical exam), learning assignments do on time, OSPE -exam (70% pass).

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. 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 together with the client 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 together with the client 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, based on the client’s needs. 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.