Curricula

The student
* co-operates in a multicultural environment
* works independently in situations involving working life communications in the two national languages and at least one foreign language
* takes the impacts and opportunities of internationalisation trends into consideration in his/her field.

The student
* assesses and develops their competencies, and is willing to continue learning
* acquires, processes and assesses his/her own field data, theories, concepts, methods and principles critically
* assumes responsibility for group learning and sharing learned knowledge.

The student
* carries out research and development projects by applying the information, methods and practical skills acquired
* solves problems in a new way, creatively and develop working skills
* obtains information that is relevant in view of the development challenge or problem at hand and makes decisions based on it.

The student:
* acts in a collaborative manner as a member of student and work communities and other groups in compliance with the principles of professional ethics and furthers the performance and well-being of the group
* organises work duties, workflows and decision-making and works in expert duties in a systematic and goal-oriented manner
* shares his/her expertise and makes use of the expertise of others.

The student
* communicates well, both orally and in writing in his/her mother tongue
* uses information and communications technology in his/her assignments in many ways
* considers various factors in his/her work and works in networks.

The student:
* builds customer-driven, sustainable and economically profitable solutions in his/her networks
* takes responsibility for his/her own actions and their consequences
* shows courage to try new things and manages the risks involved.

* can study and analyse the preconditions and limitations of functioning, particularly the client’s locomotion
* can assess the functionality of the environment in relation to resources and functional goals
* can record essential observations on the client’s functioning, resources, limitations and operating environment systematically in accordance with national regulations and the organisation’s own guidelines
* can determine the results of the evaluations and the interpretations based on them in a meaningful and reliable manner, with due consideration to the client’s resources and expectations
* can utilise assessment and clinical decision making to prepare a physiotherapy plan as part of a broader rehabilitation plan together with the client and with consideration to the client’s needs
* can assess and follow the success of the physiotherapy.

* knows the shared values underpinning health care and rehabilitation, as well as the common goals and principles
* can support clients in tapping into their personal resources and improving their quality of life in a variety of situations
* can work together with the client and other persons involved, supporting their involvement in the client’s rehabilitation.

* can apply a variety of guidance and teaching methods (manual, verbal, visual and digital) in a goal-oriented manner to maintain and promote the health of individuals, groups and the entire society
* can apply the principles of motor learning/guidance in steering and promoting the development of the client’s locomotion and functioning in their living environment
* can apply the methods of therapeutic exercise in guidance activities
* can plan and guide physical activity that promotes health and functioning in a safe manner
* can plan and guide ergonomic methods for matching working and operating environments to the capabilities and needs of an individual
* can utilise evidence-based guidance to support the client in reaching the mutually agreed upon goals.

* can utilise technology in assessments, guidance and counselling related to the client’s locomotion and functioning, and in electrotherapy
* can utilise virtual environments and robotics to support mobility, functioning and physical activity
* can utilise assistive technology to support the physical activity and functioning of clients
* can work together with the client to assess the functionality of the environment in relation to the client’s resources and functional goals
* can plan accessible environments and promote equality among people through multi-professional cooperation.

* can apply evidence-based information on an individual basis in the planning of physiotherapy
* can act in a manner that supports client engagement and creates a reciprocal therapy relationship
* can plan and implement progressive therapeutic exercise by utilising knowledge of pathophysiology, exercise physiology and neurophysiology, as well as biomechanics and the principles of motor learning
* can use the methods of electrotherapy, drawing from their physiological and therapeutic effects
* can implement manual therapy in a purposeful manner.

* understands the operational structures of social and health services, related decision-making and the development requirements concerning the organisation of the services
* is familiar with national and international trends of change that affect society and the field
* is familiar with the principles of political, regional and national decision-making
* can work in a cost-efficient manner to provide the client with high-quality services that are meaningful and effective
* is innovative and capable of developing and marketing personal competence
* is capable of critical thinking and an inquisitive approach to the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

* can identify the factors that affect wellness and health and can understand their role at different levels of the promotion of wellness and health, aiming to ensure results such as, for example, a reduction of health inequalities and the prevention of social exclusion
* is able to promote the wellness and health of individuals and groups, thereby strengthening the inclusiveness and self-responsibility of customers
* is able to guide and coach individuals, groups and communities by applying the guidance theories and methods, as well as through the means of a variety of communication channels
* is able to design and implement wellness and health promotion intervention at individual, group and community levels
* is able to evaluate and take into account the wellness and health-related factors in decision-making and action
* knows how to use multi-expert networks.

* is able to work according to the values and professional ethical principles of the health care and social services sector
* is familiar with a variety of human perceptions and is able to identify their own values
* is able to apply theoretical work orientation and customer-related working methods in a customer-orientated manner
* is able to create both the involvement of the targeted customer and the professional interaction and cooperation relationships that serve to support resources
* understands the variety of factors that affect the work and functional ability of the customer and is able to evaluate such factors.

* knows the services and information systems that are involved in the health care and social services sector, along with the related legislation, and health care and social services sector programmes and guidelines, and a student can make use of them in their work
* operates purposefully as experts in multidisciplinary teams and networks
* understands the factors that affect changes in the health care and social services sector
* can distinguish between the phases involved in the customer processes and can identify their development needs
* is able to develop and produce customer needs, based on effective, economical, efficient and safe services in multi-professional collaboration
* is able to operate based on evidence and good practice.