Basics of Functional Ability Evaluation (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• understands the importance of a holistic approach in evaluating human functional capacity
• is able to describe the importance of meeting the client, knows how to act in interactive situations and can utilise interviews as a method of collecting data in a client encounter
• is familiar with and knows how to use the most common metrics of functional capacity and quality of life
• can describe the biomechanics and balance of the upright body position and applies them as part of their observations
• can evaluate the client’s upright position, joint mobility and muscular activity
• can utilise metrics as part of an examination and evaluation and is able to assess the reliability of the metrics and measurements.

Content

• Encounter, interaction and interview with a client
• Methods of evaluating functional capacity and quality of life
• Biomechanics and balance of the upright body position
• Observation and evaluation of the upright body position, muscular activity and mobility
• Reliability of measurements and metrics

Location and time

In Myllypuro campus, lecture times are seen in schecule

Materials

Teachers will give information in first class.

Teaching methods

Moodle workspace
Preliminary task
Theory lectures
Face-to-face
Small group work
Case study
Peer review
Seminar

Employer connections

Possible co-operation with HyMy-Village

Completion alternatives

AHOT Your use of recognition of prior learning

Student workload

5 ects x 27h= 135h students work

Further information

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.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes everyday information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
• aims to act in a client-oriented way
• proves to have adequate skills to act in professional situations.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
• can work as a member of a work group
• is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from various sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
• can work in a client-oriented way.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
• utilises the professional knowledge base.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
• can act in a client-oriented way
• is capable of solving professional tasks and problems.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

FAIL:
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar enough with the sources of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
• does not act according to educational objectives or instructions.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student has successfully completed the tasks of the various parts within the deadline.
Active participation in classes.

Qualifications

Anatomy and Physiology

Further information

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