Orientative Professional Practice (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

The course must be completed independently before entering the working life. The final reflection contact will take place at the beginning of November 2025, by which time all course assignments must have been completed.

Objective

Purpose of the course

The purpose of the course is to introduce you to physiotherapy and the work of a physiotherapist.

Competences of the course

Ethical competences
Working life competences
Professional and interprofessional activities

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, you are familiar with the physiotherapy process and you can describe the content of the work of a physiotherapist and the activities of a physiotherapist in accordance with ethical guidelines. You will also understand the issues related to data protection.

Content

During the course, you will learn about the physiotherapy process, the basics of data protection and the ethical guidelines for physiotherapists. You will also learn about the content and ethics of the work of a physiotherapist in the workplace.

Location and time

The course is studied during the first year of study.

Materials

Kulju, K., Lähteenmäki, M-L., Mesiäinen, H., Myyryläinen, R. & Rautoen, A. 2014. Fysioterapeuttien eettiset ohjeet. Suomen Fysioterapeutit ry. https://www.suomenfysioterapeutit.fi/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Fysioterapeutin_Eettiset_Ohjeet_2014.pdf

Suomen fysioterapeutit 2016. Fysioterapeutin ydinosaaminen. https://www.suomenfysioterapeutit.com/ydinosaaminen/FysioterapeutinYdinosaaminen.pdf

Kauranen, K. 2021. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. Sanoma Pro Oy.

Tietoturva sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa. Tietoturva sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa - Duodecim Oppiportti

Tietosuojan ABC julkishallinnon henkilöstölle. E-oppiva.fi.

Teaching methods

The course consists of 1 credit of independent theory and 1 credit of work experience (2 days). You will choose and be in contact with an organisation providing physiotherapy services of your choice. The course also includes a 2-hour reflective contact on campus.

Employer connections

The course includes a two-day introduction to working life. You will find a place of your own interest.

Exam schedules

The course includes an online course on Information Security in Social and Health Care, which you must pass during the course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

It is not possible to apprentice

Student workload

Independent theoretical module 25 hours
Searching for and contacting a work placement 2 hours
Introduction to working life 16 hours
Tasks related to the introduction to working life 7 hours
Reflective contact 2 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You can describe the work of a physiotherapist and explain how ethical behaviour is reflected in the work of a physiotherapist. You will be able to identify the different phases of the physiotherapy process and understand the importance of data protection as part of social and health work.

Qualifications

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Further information

Successful completion of the assignments related to the course.