Neurological Physiotherapy 2 (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student can select appropriate assessment methods for functional ability as a basis for planning and implementing physiotherapy, considering the rehabilitees’ individual situations and their significant others as well as the phase of rehabilitation and the operational environment. They identify changes in the rehabilitees’ functional ability, especially if it is severely impaired, and are able to adjust their actions to the rehabilitees’ resources. Students develop their competence in instructing rehabilitees and their significant others, considering their resources and individual needs. Students gain competence in reviewing their own competence and actively accumulate their own competence as well as utilise their competence as part of multiprofessional work. Students utilise research knowledge in the promotion of their own competence as well as the development of neurological physiotherapy. The student knows how to combine the previously learned medical subjects into an entity of differential diagnosis that serves practical work. The student can develop the assessment skills of the patient’s general status as part of the patient’s physiotherapeutic examination and treatment monitoring.

Content

Functional ability assessment suitable for the relevant stage of rehabilitation which promotes the participation of the rehabilitee, physiotherapy planning, exercise and guidance
Physiotherapy as part of multiprofessional work
Confirming the experience of ability to a difficulty disabled client/client who needs special support and his/her close community in questions and decisions related to their own functional ability and life.
Assistive equipment promoting rehabilitees’ functional ability and training environment as part of the implementation of therapy
Implementation of physiotherapy while considering the rehabilitee’s individual situation, stage of rehabilitation and operating environment
Digital solutions in rehabilitation
Examination-based information and review of own skills in the development of neurological physiotherapy
Differential diagnosis as part of physiotherapeutic examination and monitoring

Location and time

2nd period, Myllypuro campus and other place designated for group supervision.

Materials

To be announced.

Teaching methods

Learning assignments
Workshops
On-site and on-line teaching
Lectures
Group supervision

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Attendance is compulsory for 80% of the course, with any absences above this level being compensated by future implementation. Absences from workshop training (assisting with transition of a person with a spinal cord injury) will be compensated by future implementation. The assignments to be assessed will be discussed at the orientation.

The Symptoms & Signs section consists of two parts:
- The independent part, which is performed in the Moodle workspace. In the workspace, there are materials to be studied, a Moodle exam to be passed and a learning task to be returned. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the materials before the practical part, as all theoretical knowledge will be studied independently.
- The practical part, which focuses on the topics covered in the theoretical material. This part will be conducted on campus as a face-to-face course. Attendance is compulsory, absences will be compensated by future implementation.

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

5 x 27 h, 1 credit = 27 h. The total number of working hours includes teaching, supervision, group work, independent study, exams and written assignments.

Neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation 4 credits, of which 1 credit for the assessed task
Symptoms & signs 1 op

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

The prerequisite for participation in the course is that the previous studies according to the curriculum timing have been mainly completed.

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 AI in the individual learning assignment, graded 0-5, is not allowed. The use of AI is interpreted as misconduct. Students should familiarize themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines (link) and follow them in their study attainments.

The course uses a Moodle course, to which a course key is provided via OMA before the start of the course.

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

Attendance in classes and collaboration with working life. Absences will be compensated as determined by the teacher (see above).
Learning tasks, one of which is carried out with a partner and assessed numerically on a scale of 0-5. A discussion summarising the starting points of neurological physiotherapy, assessed on a pass / fail scale.
In Symptoms & signs exam, learning assignment and attendance in classes.

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.