Applications of osteopathic treatment (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students know how to apply treatment techniques diversely to various dysfunctions of the body on an individual basis. They are able to integrate osteopathic principles variedly with their treatment of patients.
Urology:
Students are familiar with the most common urological diseases and their epidemiology, diagnostics, symptoms, findings and treatment principles. They understand the restrictions related to their competence and work and are able to apply this knowledge to their treatment practices.
Otolaryngology:
Students are familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the ear, nose and throat as well as their most common diseases and injuries. Based on their knowledge of these body parts, students are able to identify functional connections and their effects on the body as well as apply this knowledge to their own treatment practices.
Ophthalmology:
Students are familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the eye as well as the main eye diseases and injuries. Based on their knowledge, they are able to identify functional connections and their effects on the body as well as apply this knowledge to their treatment practices.

Content

Osteopathic approach to areas of the ear, nose, throat and eye, osteopathic treatment of the lower respiratory tract, osteopathic treatment of the cardiovascular system, osteopathic treatment of the digestive system, osteopathic treatment of the kidneys and urinary bladder. Applied techniques.
Urology:
Passing urea and function of urinary bladder. Urination, urination reflex and its control. Urinary disorders. Normal structure of prostate and prostatic hypertrophy. Illnesses in different stages of life and/or incidents related to them.
Otolaryngology:
Structure and function of the ear, nose and throat, their functional disorders and effects on the body.
Ophthalmology:
Basics of ophthalmology; the anatomy and physiology of the eye, the eye and its accessory organs, optic tracts and visual area, two eyes and seeing, sharpness of vision and visual fields, refractive errors, glasses and contact lenses. Most common eye diseases; conjunctivitis, keratitis, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, lachrymal duct obstruction/infection, phoria, grey cataract, refractive surgery. General diseases and the eye, neurological diseases and the eye.

Prerequisites

Osteopathic examination and treatment 3, cranial and visceral osteopathy

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Guided practices
Learning assignments
Teamwork
Seminars

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The course consists of several smaller entities, which are the responsibility of different teachers. Each section is formatted separately:
Seminars are held 21.11., 26.11. and 3.12.

Student workload

5 ects x 27h= 135h students work

Content scheduling

during 1st and 2nd period

Further information for students

The course consists of several smaller entities, which are the responsibility of different teachers. Each section is formatted separately:

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in lessons and practical training
Assignments
Seminars

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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.