Promotion of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Functions in Physiotherapy (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student can describe the factors affecting the client’s respiratory and cardiovascular health and knows how to promote respiratory and cardiovascular health. The student knows how to assess the function of the client’s respiratory and cardiovascular system and can implement physiotherapy that promotes functional ability. Students are able to interpret examination results related to cardiac patient’s physical performance and assess this performance. They know how to plan and implement the rehabilitation of patients representing varying risk levels in various phases of the rehabilitation. Students will be able to apply planetary health and sustainable development thinking to respiratory and cardiovascular health.

Content

Physiotherapeutic assessment of the respiratory system
Physiotherapeutic methods supporting the respiratory system
Cardiovascular physiotherapy
Vascular disorders of the lower limbs, amputations and prosthetics
Diabetes and physiotherapy
Planetary health and sustainable development in promoting respiratory and cardiovascular health in physiotherapy

Location and time

1st period Myllypuro campus.

Materials

To be announced.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching
Distance learning
Group assignments
Peer learning
Individual assignments
Written assignments
Exam

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

All the tasks and exams are performed in Finnish.

Each class includes a mini-exam on Moodle, which a student has three days from the end of the session to answer. If there is no class exam, this will be indicated separately. Class exams are part of the overall assessment of the course and contribute to the grade. There is no possibility of re-taking the class exams.

The courses examination will take place in EXAM during the weeks 40-41. Re-exams in weeks 46-47 and 51-52.
The student has the right to retake a failed exam twice and a passed exam once. The retakes must be made at the retake examinations indicated here. The highest of the approved grades will stand.

As stated in Degree Regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, a student who fails a course despite repeated attempts or does not complete the required components of a course must register again for the course and complete it in a manner agreed with the lecturer.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Promotion of Respiratory Functions in Physiotherapy 2,5 credits
Promotion of Cardiovascular Functions in Physiotherapy 2 credits
Measurement of endurance fitness 0,5 credits

1 credit = 27 hours. The total amount of credits includes face-to-face teaching, guidance, group work, seminars, independent studying, exams and written assignments.

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

Attendance is compulsory for 80% of the course, with any absences above this level being compensated by future implementation. Bicycle ergometer test workshops compulsory, absence will be compensated by future implementation. Instructions will be discussed at the first meeting.

The student confirms their place in the course by attending the first class or, if the student is unable to attend the start of the course due to illness, they can confirm their place by informing the teacher responsible for the course in advance by e-mail.

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.)

The teacher's assignments and MATERIALS are works of authorship under the Copyright Act (404/61), to which the teacher holds the copyright. The assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used for any purpose other than your own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

In accordance with the Degree Regulations of Metropolia, fraudulent conduct in all matters related to studies, examinations and learning tasks is prohibited. See the Degree Regulations of Metropolia for more details. Students are expected to follow the guidelines of The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK), appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, on good scientific practice and how to deal with violations thereof, including appropriate citation of sources.

The use of artificial intelligence in assignments and exams is not allowed. The use of AI is interpreted as misconduct.

Moodle course in use, to which a course key is provided via OMA.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-searches for knowledge and justifies the use of sources
-uses the professional knowledge base consistently
-justifies actions by means of evidencebased knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills to different situations
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-can work in various tasks in diverse operating environments

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-justifies professional activities according to the ethical principles of the field and evaluates the safety of these activities
-can work in work groups and projects in a goal-oriented way
-develops oneself

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-applies the professional knowledge base fluently and in a versatile way
-evaluates and uses evidence-based knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-applies professional skills in different situations and can evaluate the results of these actions
-can act responsibly and in a clientoriented way
-applies alternative solutions to professional decision-making

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-evaluates professional activities and safety according to the ethical principles of the field
-can work in different groups and projects with persons with diverse cultural backgrounds
-develops the work community and oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge resourcefully utilizing sources of the field and uses the knowledge base of the field
-is familiar with the knowledge base and core components of the profession

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-has adequate professional skills to work in the profession
-can work in a client-oriented way
-solves professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-works safely and in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
-displays competence benefitting groups or projects
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and development needs

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentit arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5. Oppimistehtävät arvioidaan hyväksytty / hylätty.
Opintojakson arvosana muodostuu EXAM-tentin arvosanasta ja tuntitenttien arvosanoista.

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures.