Impact of the Musculoskeletal System on Occupational Performance (5 ECTS)

Objective

Learning outcomes:
The students knows the principles of the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system, especially in terms of the upper limb functioning. The students names the bones of the body and the main muscles of the trunk and the lower limb. The students describes the functioning of the muscles of the upper limb and shoulder region and names the muscles in this area. The students recognizes the effects of musculoskeletal disorders, states of pain and injuries on individual functional capacity in patients of different ages. The student is familiar with the examination and treatment methods in the field of physiatrics and the principles of rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases. The students learns how to assist with patient mobility and transfer taking into account the ergonomics and safety. The students recognizes a situation requiring first aid. The student is able to start assisting activities and is able to give first aid in a case of an accident, sudden illness or injury.

Content

Contents:
- Anatomical planes and sections, directional terms and types of movements
- Bone tissue, joints, skeleton, details of upper limb bones
- Muscle tissue, muscle function
- Structure and function of the upper limb and the musculoskeletal system
- Superficial muscles of the lower limb, abdomen and back
- Musculoskeletal disorders, examination and treatment methods
- Rehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders
- Effects of musculoskeletal structure and disorders on human occupation and health
- Key principles for assisting mobility and the use of assistive devices
- Acting as a helper in case of an accident, sudden illness and/or injury.

Location and time

Contact teaching and the anatomy and physiology exam are at Myllypuro campus

Assisted functioning of patient:
Practical exercises in small groups at Myllypuro campus

First Aid:
Practical exercises in small groups ( 1, 2, 3 and 4) at Myllypuro campus

Materials

aNATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
-lecture hand-outs and notes
-course manual
-Visible Body 3D anatomy database
Suggested reading:
-Tyldesley and Grieve's Muscles, Nerves and Movement in Human Occupation, 4th Edition
Ian McMillan, Gail Carin-Levy. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Anatomian atlas. Budowick M.; Bjålie J.G.; Rolstadt B; Toverud K.C. Sanoma Pro Oy

ASSISTED FUNCTIONING OF PATIENT
Tamminen-Peter L. Wickström G. Potilassiirrot. Taitava avustaja aktivoi ja auttaa.Työterveyslaitos 2013.

FIRST AID
www.redcross.fi
Oppiportti: Duodecim's online course / resuscitation
www.kaypahoito.fi / elvytys / to the extent applicable.
Other material assigned by the teacher
Safety guide of Metrpolia University of Applied Sciences

Teaching methods

- lectures on campus
- online lectures, reading material and assignments
- learning assignments
- individual tutorials
Assisted functioning of patient:
- pre-assignment and practical exercises
First Aid:
- pre-assignment and practical exercises

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Anatomy and physiology exam: 22.10.2025
1. Re-exam period: November 2025 (exact time will be announced at the beginning of the term)
2. Re-exam period: December 2025 (exact time will be announced at the beginning of the term)

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

135 hours of student work:
- anatomy and physiology lectures and exam: 20h
- anatomy and physiology online assignments and self studying 60h (10h/week)

Assisted functioning of the patient 0,5 credits (13,5h): preliminary assignment 4h, exercises 1,5h, reflective assignment 8h

First aid 0.5 credits (13.5 h): preliminary assignment 2.5 h, CPR online course 1 h, first aid exercises 4 h and small group assignment 6 h.

Content scheduling

Musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 3 ECTS points

Assisted functioning of patient:0,5 ECTS points

First Aid 0,5 ECTS points

Further information

-

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
- know the key concepts in the field and can use them in appropriate contexts,
- distinguish between ordinary knowledge and research information and
- can search for information for individual cases.
- can act in professional situations according to the guidelines,
- recognize the operating environments of the professional field as well as
-know how client orientation forms a foundation for action.
- show their command of the ethical principles of the professional field
- follow the security guidelines
- can function as members of work team
- understand the significance of strengths and development needs in the professional growth

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
- combine information from different sources
- show they have familiarized themselves with the knowledge base of the field
-apply the principles of client- oriented work
- evaluate their own choices and own actions in professional situations
- can act in the work community in a constructive way
- take safety related questions into consideration in their actions
- evaluate their own strengths and needs for development

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
- 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 knowledge 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 way.
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the professional field and share their competence,
- can act constructively in the work community and share their competence,
- act in a responsible way and take the security related questions into account as well as
- develop themselves.

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
- know the key concepts in the field and can use them in appropriate contexts,
- distinguish between ordinary knowledge and research information and
- can search for information for individual cases.
- can act in professional situations according to the guidelines,
- recognize the operating environments of the professional field as well as
-know how client orientation forms a foundation for action.
- show their command of the ethical principles of the professional field
- follow the security guidelines
- can function as members of work team
- understand the significance of strengths and development needs in the professional growth

Assessment methods and criteria

exam (anatomy and physiology)

Assisted functioning of patient:
Pre-assignment in time and participation on practical exercises (accepted/needs to be supplemented)

First Aid:
Assignments in time and participation on practical exercises (accepted/needs to be supplemented)

Further information

Further information:
The course includes musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 3 ECTS, physiatrics 1 ECTS, methods in patient transfer 0,5 ECTS and emergency first aid 0,5 ECTS.

The course includes practical exercises in patient transfers and practical exercises in emergency first aid.

Further information

Further information:
The course includes musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology 3 ECTS, physiatrics 1 ECTS, methods in patient transfer 0,5 ECTS and emergency first aid 0,5 ECTS.

The course includes practical exercises in patient transfers and practical exercises in emergency first aid.