Professional Foundations of Osteopathy (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student describes the philosophical foundations of osteopathy and osteopathic principles. They outline the key stages of osteopathy’s development from its historical origins to the present day. The student defines the national and international roles of an osteopath and explains essential osteopathic concepts. They familiarize themselves with research in the field and the osteopathic nomenclature.

The student is able to describe the core content, terminology, and key competencies of osteopathy, as well as its historical framework. They explain how osteopathic services are organized, recognize the essential components of high-quality osteopathy, and commit to their development. The student understands national and international professional networks in osteopathy and knows how to utilize them in both studies and professional practice.

The student is able to search for, critically evaluate, and justify the use of research-based osteopathic knowledge and professional practices, understanding the significance of evidence-based practice. They think critically, reflect on their own development as a future osteopath, and describe ethical best practices in research and professional development.

The student assesses and develops their learning methods and professional competence. They acquire, critically evaluate, and appropriately apply national and international knowledge in their field. The student takes responsibility for group learning and knowledge-sharing.

In this course, the student develops professional self-awareness and career planning skills. The course supports work-life readiness in osteopathy, including preparing job application documents, job search strategies, and understanding the importance of professional networking.

The student identifies their strengths and areas for development and learns how to apply them in professional practice. Additionally, the course covers entrepreneurship opportunities in osteopathy and preparation for entering the workforce after graduation.

Content

Development of osteopathy in Finland and across the world, national and international networks, organisations and work environments in osteopathy
- Core competence areas in osteopathy and osteopathy services as part of the health care and social services system
- Definition and principles, core concepts and theoretical foundations and standards of osteopathy
- Searching for information, critical thinking and reflection

Location and time

The scheduled classes are held on the Myllypuro campus, mainly in the class rooms on the 4th floor of the C building.

Materials

Materials and sources shared by the teacher on the Moodle platform.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Moodle workspace
Guided written practice
Written assignment
Working is small groups
Independent working

Student workload

3 ECTS x 27h= 81h student's work
Contact teaching
Independent work
Group working
Learning assignments
Group assignments

Content scheduling

During the 2nd perioid

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.

Instructions on the use of artificial intelligence during the course are given separately. Students should familiarise themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines:
https://opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi/delegate/desktop_web_content_attachment/attachment/9923679
and follow them in their study.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, student must be present on 80% of classes in order to complete the course
Continuous assesssment
Numeric assesment
Learning assignments/ written assignments, approved / to be completed /rejected, must returnd on time, and can be returned once to complete the assignment.