Work Placement 5 (10 ECTS)

Objective

The aim of the work placement is that the student is able to operate in dialogical interaction in accordance with ethical principles during client situations and in work communities. The student can plan and implement physiotherapy that promotes the client’s agency and functional ability in various environments in the cooperation based on multiprofessional expertise together with the client. The student can apply evidence-based physiotherapy in different situations and is familiar with the special physiotherapy features of different functional ability disorders. The student can critically assess his/her own operations and identifies the needs of development and challenges in his/her field. The student knows how to suggest justified solutions for the needs of development in working life.

Content

Students’ work placement as a goal-oriented, supervised and evaluated activity, in working life learning environments
It is required that during the studies, students practice in different working life learning environments
Documentation of physiotherapy

Location and time

Clinical practice info in Finnish in Zoom on 8.1. (see the timetable for details).
Clinical practice 13.1.-23.2.2025 or as planned.

Materials

See the guidelines for clinical practice tasks on Workseed and Wiki. Use researched knowledge in your assignments and evidence-based practice in your activities according to the guidelines. The development task should be created without the help of AI. Students should use only their own knowledge, understanding and skills in addition to the researched data. The use of AI will be interpreted as cheating.

Teaching methods

Clinical practice and written assignments

Employer connections

Clinical practice 10 credits (incl. development task 1 credit) , 6 weeks, 35 h / week + independent research and assignments 5 h / week, or timing as otherwise agreed. Students will post details of their placement on the Wiki well in advance of the practice.

Note: Finnish language skills are required in clinical practice in Finland.

Exam schedules

According to the Metropolia Degree Regulations, the student must re-register for the course and complete it in a manner agreed with the teacher if the student does not receive an acceptable assessment at the re-assessment sessions or if the required sub-credits are not completed.

International connections

Clinical practice abroad is possible. See wiki2.metropolia.fi -> Fysioterapian työelämäharjoittelu.

Completion alternatives

According to the Degree Regulations of Metropolia, it is possible to apply for clinical practice through the recognition of prior learning (RPL / AHOT) on the basis of work experience as a physiotherapist. Previously acquired competence must meet the competence objectives of the curriculum. The accreditation is processed on the basis of the student's RPL / AHOT application and the student is responsible for demonstrating, proving and submitting sufficient information to the RPL / eAHOT system, including copies of work certificates. The application can only be submitted after six weeks of full-time work.

Student workload

Clinical practice inclunding written tasks 10 ECTS.

1 cr = 27 h.

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

Information about work placement wiki2.metropolia.fi -> Fysioterapian työelämäharjoittelu.

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course.)

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

The development task must be created without the help of AI. Students should use only their own knowledge, understanding and skills in addition to the information they have researched. The use of AI will be interpreted as cheating.

Compensation for clinical practice absences is specified in the Wiki site information letter.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Clinical practice: assigned tasks, self-assessment and assessment by the clinical practice supervisor.
Approved and rejected clinical practice criteria on the Wiki.
To be accepted, each assignment and clinical practice must be completed successfully and the practice tasks must be recorded and signed off tripartite in Workseed.

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures. Student knows the basics of physiotherapy in musculoskeletal disorders. Student has accomplished minimum of 6 credits of clinical practice in physiotherapy.