Professional Practice I (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Purpose of the course
During this course you will receive skills of physiotherapy practice of clients with public health illness and elderly people.

Learning Outcomes
You are able to find out information in patient information systems as well as interview, study and analyze the preconditions and restrictions of functioning of a client with public health risk factors and illnesses. You can also take the preventive approach into account in the assessment of functioning as part of the client’s well-being. You recognize the significance of lifestyles in the promotion of the health and well-being of clients and aim to provide client-oriented support with lifestyle changes.
You are able to promote the client’s inclusion and activeness and create a reciprocal, interactive and cooperative professional relationship. You can plan and guide physical activity and physiotherapy that promote health and functioning in a safe manner.
You are able to plan and implement progressive therapeutic training by utilizing knowledge of pathophysiology and exercise physiology, as well as biomechanics and the principles of motor learning. You can apply a variety of guidance and teaching methods (manual, visual, verbal , digital and teach back method) in a goal-oriented manner to promote the functioning and health of individuals and groups.
You are able to utilize ergonomic methods and aids to support the physical activity and functioning of clients, their families and first-line employees. You can work together with the client and their family to assess of the environment in relation to the client’s resources and functional goals.
You can support clients in tapping into their personal resources and improving their quality of life in a variety of situations. You are able to act in compliance with the operating principles and professional ethics in your field. You know the shared values underpinning health care and rehabilitation, as well as the common goals and principles, and act accordingly.

Course competences: Functioning assessment competence, Therapy competence, Guidance and counselling competence, Ethical competence, Technology and accessibility competence

Content

Content of Professional Practice depends of placement

Location and time

Harjoittelu suoritetaan opsin mukaisesti tai oman henkilökohtaisen opetussuunnitelman mukaan.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso toteutetaan aidossa työelämän yhteisössä käytännön harjoitteluna. Lisäksi harjoitteluun sisältyy raportti ja oppimispäiväkirjan kirjoittaminen sekä osallistuminen reflektiopäivään.

Employer connections

The internship is carried out in working life.

Exam schedules

The course does not have exams, but rather practical training in working life..

International connections

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Completion alternatives

You can apply for credit for previous equivalent higher education studies (content/objectives/scope). You can also apply for credit if you have a basic qualification in social and health care (e.g. a registered nurse) and at least six months (6 months) of work experience in social and health care. Discuss your skills with your teacher tutor and, if necessary, submit an e-ahot application as soon as possible before the internship. You can receive a maximum of 1 credit point for credit.

Student workload

The internship is 10 credits, or 270 hours, which includes, in addition to the internship, writing a report and learning diary, and a reflection day.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria: Pass, fail
Your practical training is passed when you are able to work responsibly and reliably in different organizations. You are able to find essential information in patient information systems as well as study and analyze the preconditions and restrictions of a client’s functioning. You know how to draw up a physiotherapy plan together with the client. You can guide physical activity and physiotherapy that promote health in a safe manner by applying different counselling methods. You can apply evidence-based information in implementing preventive physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy that promote functioning. You are able to utilize ergonomic methods, aids and assistive technology. You are able to support clients in different life situations. You are able to reflect realistically.

Qualifications

Physiotherapy in Noncummunicable Diseases, Therapeutic exercise (part 1 content) Physical education skills

Further information

The course is successfully completed when the required assignments have been completed on time, the internship hours have been completed, and the internship has been approved.