Study Guide

Objective

Learning outcomes:
The students can describe the basic structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system and the innervation the upper limb. The students understand the importance of the nervous system as a regulator of human activity. The students recognize the effects of central nervous system disorders on human functioning and functional ability. The students are familiar with the symptoms of neurological and pediatric neurological diseases common in Finland and know the clinical examination and treatment methods of neurological diseases. The students are familiar with the principles of prevention, recommendations of treatment and rehabilitation of neurological diseases.

Content

Content:
- Structure and functioning of the nerve cell
- Main features of nervous system development
- Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system
- Sense of position and movement, sense of balance, pain, sense of touch
- Upper limb innervation and common upper limb nerve injuries
- Critical stages in neurological development during the foetal period
- The impact of external factors on prenatal neurological development and the illness/disability of a small child
- Sensory processing disorders, their examination and treatment
- Diseases that impair motor activity, their examination and treatment
- Pain, headache, dizziness and states of paralysis
- Common medicine and their effects on occupational performance
- The most common neurological and pediatric neurological disorders and rehabilitation practices

Materials

Lecture hand-outs and other course material

Supplementary reading:
- Budowick, M. Anatomian atlas. WSOY.
- Sand, O. ym. Ihminen. Anatomia ja fysiologia. Sanomapro or
Nienstedt ja Kallio: Luut ja ytimet. Ihmiselimistö lyhyesti. WSOY. or
Vierimaa ja Laurila: Keho. Anatomia ja fysiologia. WSOY. or
Karhumäki ym. : Päästä varpaisiin – ihmisen anatomia ja fysiologia. Edita.

Teaching methods

Neuroanatomy and physiology:
- lectures
- online studies (online lectures, reading material and assignments)

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Neuroanatomy and physiology exam 16.5.2023
re-exams:
5.6.2023
21.8.2023

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Neuroanatomy and physiology 81h

Content scheduling

Neuroanatomy and physiology 3 ECTS point
Neurology 2 ECTS point

Further information

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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
- master the concepts of the field and can apply them to the right contexts
- search and combine information from different sources and understand the significance of source criticism as well as
- show they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base of the field
- act appropriately in the typical tasks and situations of the professional field
-apply the principles of client-oriented work and
- evaluate their own choices and own actions in professional situations.
- act according to the ethical principles
of their professional field,
- take safety related questions into consideration in their actions as well as
- evaluate their own strengths and development needs.

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
- 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 information 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 manner.
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and can justify their actions,
- act professionally in the work community and share their competence
- act in a responsible and goal-oriented way and takes into account the security related questions,
- develop themselves as professionals

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
- apply professional terminology and knowledge base in a fluent and versatile manner,
-combine new learning contents as parts of wider phenomena in the field,
- evaluate the sources of their choice and their usability as well as
-justify their choices on the basis on
prior knowledge.
- apply their expertise in professional situations in a responsible manner,
- act in a client- oriented way,
- solve versatile professional tasks and problems as well as
- justify the expressed points of view, evaluate their actions and their consequences in a professional way.
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and can critically evaluate their actions
- can organize the activities of varied groups and share their competence,
- act in a responsible and goal-oriented way and take the security aspects into account as well as
- develop themselves as professionals and recognize the development needs of the work community.

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
- master the concepts of the field and can apply them to the right contexts
- search and combine information from different sources and understand the significance of source criticism as well as
- show they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base of the field
- act appropriately in the typical tasks and situations of the professional field
-apply the principles of client-oriented work and
- evaluate their own choices and own actions in professional situations.
- act according to the ethical principles
of their professional field,
- take safety related questions into consideration in their actions as well as
- evaluate their own strengths and development needs.

Assessment methods and criteria

Neuroanatomy and physiology exam: evaluation scale 1-5

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:
Before attending the course, the students must have competence from the following course: Impact of the Musculoskeletal System on Occupational Performance.

Further information

Further information:
The course includes anatomy and physiology 3ECTS and neurology 2ECTS.

It is also recommended to select the course: Enabling Occupational Performance 3