Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Students can
- can guide a physiotherapy group from a biospychosocial point of view
- can evaluate and assess pain together with a patient
- can choose and argue physiotherapeutic possibilities for treating pain
- can apply suitable and up-to-date physiotherapeutic examination methods in defining the movement and functional ability of patients who have musculoskeletal problems
- can draw conclusions of an examination
- can apply and argue appropriate physiotherapeutic methods in way required by patient's situation
- can motivate and support a patient to practice independently

Content (course unit)

- guidance of a physiotherapeutic group
- physiotherapy in treatment of pain
- assessment and physiotherapy plan for a patient with musculo skeletal problems
- clinical reasoning
- principles of therapeutic exersices in musculo skeletal problems
- guiding principles for physiotherapy in pool

Prerequisites (course unit)

To be able to participate this course you have to have pased the first year courses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- performs exercises and tasks partially supported and supervised
- demonstrates poor knowledge base and skills in carrying out exercises
- works externally and schematically in steering situations
- fails to state adequate reasons
- prepaires insufficiently to tasks
- acts inappropriately and in one-sided way

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
- is able to apply appropriately what he / she has learned according to the situation
- justifies its actions mainly
- is able to outline a physiotherapeutic diagnosis
- is capable of partial clinical reasoning
- prepares carefully and systematically for teaching situations
- trains actively using guidance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
- is able to apply new research data
- makes use of what they have learned in the past
- is able to define a physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is able to make clinical reasoning
- practices actively, is able to evaluate his / her performance, learning in a variety of ways and is able to justify his / her activities
- is able to interact well with the mentee / group
- selects content appropriate for group management and based on group resources and carefully plans the progress of implementation and roles

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

When failed the student withdraws, selects or neglects his / her duties and practices in classes and supervision situations. She does not focus on practice and has absences from practice classes. The student's basic knowledge and skills are incomplete.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students can
- can guide a physiotherapy group from a biospychosocial point of view
- can evaluate and assess pain together with a patient
- can choose and argue physiotherapeutic possibilities for treating pain
- can apply suitable and up-to-date physiotherapeutic examination methods in defining the movement and functional ability of patients who have musculoskeletal problems
- can draw conclusions of an examination
- can apply and argue appropriate physiotherapeutic methods in way required by patient's situation
- can motivate and support a patient to practice independently

Content (course unit)

- guidance of a physiotherapeutic group
- physiotherapy in treatment of pain
- assessment and physiotherapy plan for a patient with musculo skeletal problems
- clinical reasoning
- principles of therapeutic exersices in musculo skeletal problems
- guiding principles for physiotherapy in pool

Prerequisites (course unit)

To be able to participate this course you have to have pased the first year courses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
- performs exercises and tasks partially supported and supervised
- demonstrates poor knowledge base and skills in carrying out exercises
- works externally and schematically in steering situations
- fails to state adequate reasons
- prepaires insufficiently to tasks
- acts inappropriately and in one-sided way

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
- is able to apply appropriately what he / she has learned according to the situation
- justifies its actions mainly
- is able to outline a physiotherapeutic diagnosis
- is capable of partial clinical reasoning
- prepares carefully and systematically for teaching situations
- trains actively using guidance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
- is able to apply new research data
- makes use of what they have learned in the past
- is able to define a physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is able to make clinical reasoning
- practices actively, is able to evaluate his / her performance, learning in a variety of ways and is able to justify his / her activities
- is able to interact well with the mentee / group
- selects content appropriate for group management and based on group resources and carefully plans the progress of implementation and roles

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

When failed the student withdraws, selects or neglects his / her duties and practices in classes and supervision situations. She does not focus on practice and has absences from practice classes. The student's basic knowledge and skills are incomplete.

Location and time

The course takes place 1.8.-15.12.2023

Exam schedules

Practical exams in week 39 (lower limbs and lower back) and 44 (upper limb and cervical spine).
The practical exams must be passed before the clinical practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical exams are evaluated with grading 0-5.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Practical lessons:
practicing individually and in small groups, assignments, guidance and counselling in different situations

Learning materials

Same materials as in Physiotherapy for Adults 1, theory.

Student workload

8 cr x 27 h = 216 hours of student´s work

Completion alternatives

There is no alternative way to participate.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The clinical practice of the course takes place in weeks 45-49.

Further information

Attendance at the practical lessons is compulsory!
During the course there will be group guidance sessions in the pool.
In addition, during the course, students will carry out individual physiotherapeutic examination and supervision of a client and prepare a written report.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failure to perform means that the student withdraws, selects or neglects their assignments and practice in class and in tutorial situations. They do not concentrate on their practice and have absences from practice classes.
The student lacks basic knowledge and skills.

Objectives (course unit)

The students can

- choose their actions in a professional way in physiotherapy situations
- assess the effectiveness of their own activity and guidance in physiotherapy
- argue their own actions through research
- act according to ethical principles
- plan, instruct and evaluate a customer’s physiotherapy process
- document a customer’s stages in the physiotherapy process

Content (course unit)

- professional interaction
- action along the physiotherapy process
- documentation
- rules of legislation and work life
- professional growth

Prerequisites (course unit)

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the practical examinations of the module physiotherapy for adults 1, practical lessons and the module social and health care services in Finland.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result of the student:
- being able to recognise and define key points of physiotherapy
- being able to recognise signs of a serious pathology (red flags)
- being able to recognise yellow flags regarding psycho-social situations and take them into account when performing physiotherapy
- performing given tasks under guidance and partly independently
- still working in a routine-like manner
- preparing for new situations
- being able to receive and give feedback
- being able to work in collaboration with the employees of the clinical placement
- being able to recognise their interaction skills
- bringing their professional competence to light

A failed mark is the result of the student:
- lacking in basic knowledge
- repeatedly disregarding preparations for new situations
- lacking in spontaneity
- lacking in collaboration skills
- behaving inappropriately and unprofessionally
- having unrealistic self-evaluations
- having a bad attitude against feedback
- not respecting proper intimacy and individuality of the clients
- dangers patient safety
- not following duty of secrecy or other ethical rules of physiotherapy
- being absent from the practice a lot, and fails to accomplish goals

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know typical musculoskeletal diseases and understand anatomy, pathophysiology and biomechanics
- can analyse the changes in patient’s movements as well as functionality
- know the principles of examination for differential diagnosis
- know the principles and key concepts of joint mobilisation
- know the elements of therapeutics in individual and group physiotherapy
- know various forms of therapy and understand the theoretical arguments behind them
- understand pain as phenomenon
- know the indications and contraindications of pain medication and antidepressants

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy in musculoskeletal problems
- different ways to assess pain
- the basis of physiotherapy in treatment of pain
- the basis of join mobilization
- physical therapy and electrotherapy
- the basic concepts of physics from the viewpoint of physical therapy and electrotherapy
- medicine
- required pharmacology
- Radiological Examination
- ICF= international classification of functioning

Prerequisites (course unit)

To be able to participate this course you have to have pased the first year courses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
- The student is able to recognise and define key terminology and phenomena of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- The student prepares for situations inconsistently. The student participates in the goal-oriented work of a group.
- The student is only partly able to recognise their interaction skills

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
- The student can structure and link key terminology and phenomena of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and is able also to incorporate earlier knowledge
- The student is able to apply knowledge into different situations
- The student prepares mainly well to different situations
- The student shows interest in improving their interaction skills
- The student takes responsibility of their own and the group's actions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
- The student is able to combine and apply earlier and new knowledge fluently and purposefully, especially in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- The student is able to evaluate their competence constructively
- The student works in collaboration responsibly, flexibly and constructively

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know typical musculoskeletal diseases and understand anatomy, pathophysiology and biomechanics
- can analyse the changes in patient’s movements as well as functionality
- know the principles of examination for differential diagnosis
- know the principles and key concepts of joint mobilisation
- know the elements of therapeutics in individual and group physiotherapy
- know various forms of therapy and understand the theoretical arguments behind them
- understand pain as phenomenon
- know the indications and contraindications of pain medication and antidepressants

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy in musculoskeletal problems
- different ways to assess pain
- the basis of physiotherapy in treatment of pain
- the basis of join mobilization
- physical therapy and electrotherapy
- the basic concepts of physics from the viewpoint of physical therapy and electrotherapy
- medicine
- required pharmacology
- Radiological Examination
- ICF= international classification of functioning

Prerequisites (course unit)

To be able to participate this course you have to have pased the first year courses.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
- The student is able to recognise and define key terminology and phenomena of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- The student prepares for situations inconsistently. The student participates in the goal-oriented work of a group.
- The student is only partly able to recognise their interaction skills

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
- The student can structure and link key terminology and phenomena of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and is able also to incorporate earlier knowledge
- The student is able to apply knowledge into different situations
- The student prepares mainly well to different situations
- The student shows interest in improving their interaction skills
- The student takes responsibility of their own and the group's actions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
- The student is able to combine and apply earlier and new knowledge fluently and purposefully, especially in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- The student is able to evaluate their competence constructively
- The student works in collaboration responsibly, flexibly and constructively

Location and time

The course takes place at TAMK main campus, 1.8.-15.12.2023

Exam schedules

Timetables for exams is announced later.
- electrotherapy
- lower back
- lower limbs
- upper limbs
- cervical spine

The physics demonstration takes place during the last lessons in a way chosen by the teacher.

A failed exam can be retaken twice on the marked re-exam dates or at a time agreed with the teacher.

Assessment methods and criteria

Activity in class (pass-fail) and a group presentation in seminar (pass-fail).
Theory exams (0-5).
Physics (pass-fail).
Electrotherapy (pass-fail).
Independent assignments (pain and electrotherapy) (pass-fail).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Physiotherapy for Adults 1 -course begins 1.8.2023, week 31 (1.-4.8.2023) is reserved for independent studies. Assignments related to pain and physical treatments can be found from course-Moodle.

The course begins with an orientation lecture 7.8. at 12:30.

Theoretical and practical lessons, group work, seminars, independent studies, written assignments

Learning materials

Materials downloaded to the course Moodle, independently acquired material related to the topic and in addition:
Physiotherapy:
Magee DJ. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 5th edition (or later). St. Louis: Saunders, 2008.​

Other resources:
Hertling, Kessler, 2006, Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Physical therapy. Principles and Methods.
Kaltenborn, 2003, Manual Mobilisation of the Joints the Kaltenborn method of joint examination and treatment 2: the spine
Kaltenborn, 2008. Manual Mobilization of the Joints. Volume III Traction-Manipulation of the Extremities and Spine. Basic thrust techniques. Norli:Oslo, Norway.
Luomajoki H. 2010. Movement Control Impairment as a Sub-group of Non-specific Low Back Pain. Evaluation of Movement Control Test Battery as a Practical Tool in the Diagnosis of Movement Control Impairment and Treatment of this Dysfunction.
Shacklock Michael 2005. Clinical neurodynamics. A new system of musculoskeletal treatment. Elsevier Limited.
Sharman A. Shirley, 2002, Diagnosis and treatment of movement impairment syndroms.

Student workload

9 cr x 27 h = 243 h student´s work

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of performance.
The course is compulsory for all students in the Physiotherapy degree programme.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Clinical practice 6.11.-8.12.23.

Meeting for clinical practice supervisors, teachers and students in Zoom 24.10.2023.

Further information

The prerequisite for the completion of the course is the successful completion of the physiotherapy content and anatomy and physiology of the first year of study.

Tutorials and practical lessons are compulsory, absence is compensated by an independent assignment agreed with the teacher. The seminar is compulsory for all students and the absence will be compensated by a seminar report, the instructions for which can be found in the PBL manual.

The timetable for the course can be found in Pakki.

An electronic course feedback form will be collected at the end of the course.
Changes to the implementation and the timetable may be possible during the period.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know how to examine and assess the changes in respiratory functionality and their effects on movement and functional ability
- know how to guide respiratory functions by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- know how to examine and assess changes in heart and blood circulation functionality and their effects on movement and functional ability
- know how to guide a heart rehabilitation patient by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- know how to implement pre- and postoperative physiotherapy in an evidence based manner
- know how to examine and assess the movement and functional ability of a neurological rehabilitation patient
- develop their own body awareness and the understanding of body sensations
- know how to instruct body awareness to the patient
- know how to choose and to instruct the usage of suitable mobility aids and ADLs
- know how to supervise different physiotherapy groups
- always work according to professional ethical principles
- know how to make decisions in unanticipated situations

Content (course unit)

- applications of instruction in the therapy pool
- supervision of adults groups
- respiratory physiotherapy: assessment of respiratory resources and examination of respiratory functions
- heart physiotherapy: assessment of the resources and problems of heart patients
- examination of movement and functional ability of a neurological rehabilitation patient
- assisting a neurological rehabilitation patient in relearning the motoric skills
- body awareness
- resource awareness

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- manages to complete exercises partly under guidance
- works in a mechanical way, grounding the used methods vaguely on inadequate references
- does not prepare well for given assignments
- instructs the client unpurposefully

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- can apply their knowledge purposefully to fit the situation at hand, and justifies their methods mainly based on the level of knowledge
- can somewhat define physiotherapeutic diagnose and is capable of some clinical reasoning
- prepares carefully and systematically for study situations
- practices actively and can make use of instructions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to combine new and existing information to learn from the task at hand
- can define physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is capable of clinical reasoning
- practices actively
- can evaluate their practice and learning
- recognises and describes the limits of their professional competence in a multiprofessional environment
- justifies their actions profoundly
- can work in good interaction with the client

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A failed mark is the result of the student withdrawing, selecting or disregarding assignments during lessons and instructive situations. The student does not concentrate during excercises. The student has several absences from the practical lessons. Basic knowledge and skills are inadequate.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know how to examine and assess the changes in respiratory functionality and their effects on movement and functional ability
- know how to guide respiratory functions by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- know how to examine and assess changes in heart and blood circulation functionality and their effects on movement and functional ability
- know how to guide a heart rehabilitation patient by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- know how to implement pre- and postoperative physiotherapy in an evidence based manner
- know how to examine and assess the movement and functional ability of a neurological rehabilitation patient
- develop their own body awareness and the understanding of body sensations
- know how to instruct body awareness to the patient
- know how to choose and to instruct the usage of suitable mobility aids and ADLs
- know how to supervise different physiotherapy groups
- always work according to professional ethical principles
- know how to make decisions in unanticipated situations

Content (course unit)

- applications of instruction in the therapy pool
- supervision of adults groups
- respiratory physiotherapy: assessment of respiratory resources and examination of respiratory functions
- heart physiotherapy: assessment of the resources and problems of heart patients
- examination of movement and functional ability of a neurological rehabilitation patient
- assisting a neurological rehabilitation patient in relearning the motoric skills
- body awareness
- resource awareness

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- manages to complete exercises partly under guidance
- works in a mechanical way, grounding the used methods vaguely on inadequate references
- does not prepare well for given assignments
- instructs the client unpurposefully

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- can apply their knowledge purposefully to fit the situation at hand, and justifies their methods mainly based on the level of knowledge
- can somewhat define physiotherapeutic diagnose and is capable of some clinical reasoning
- prepares carefully and systematically for study situations
- practices actively and can make use of instructions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to combine new and existing information to learn from the task at hand
- can define physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is capable of clinical reasoning
- practices actively
- can evaluate their practice and learning
- recognises and describes the limits of their professional competence in a multiprofessional environment
- justifies their actions profoundly
- can work in good interaction with the client

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A failed mark is the result of the student withdrawing, selecting or disregarding assignments during lessons and instructive situations. The student does not concentrate during excercises. The student has several absences from the practical lessons. Basic knowledge and skills are inadequate.

Location and time

The course takes place 8.1.-24.5.2024.

Attendance at the practical lessons is compulsory!

Exam schedules

Practical exams:
- breathing and surgery 2.2.2024
- Physiotherapy in Psychiatric and Mental Health 4.3.2024
- Neurological physiotherapy 26.3.2024

The practical exams must be passed before the clinical practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical exams are evaluated with grading 0-5.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Practical lessons:
practicing individually and in small groups, assignments, guidance and counselling in different situations

Learning materials

Same materials as in Physiotherapy for Adults 2, theory.

Student workload

8 cr x 27 h = 216 hours of student´s work

Completion alternatives

There is no alternative way to participate.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The clinical practice of the course takes place in weeks 15-19.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- understand the role of the physiotherapist as a member of a multiprofessional team
- work actively in a multiprofessional working community
- are able to critically assess their own activities and effectiveness of physiotherapy
- are able to implement evidence based physiotherapy for neurological patients
- know how to guide a heart rehabilitation patient by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- are able to implement evidence based respiratory physiotherapy
- know how to implement pre- and postoperative physiotherapy in an evidence based manner
- know different interactional approaches and know how to guide the patient to find solutions and find their own resources by themselves
- know different kinds of motivating approaches and how to implement them
- take responsibility of their own activities and their consequences
- always work according to professional ethical principles

Content (course unit)

- multiprofessional cooperation
- effectiveness of physiotherapy
- evidence based physiotherapy
- interactional approaches
- motivating working style

Prerequisites (course unit)

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the practical examinations of the modules physiotherapy for adults 1 and 2 as well as the examination of nerve anathomy.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result of the student:
- being able to figure out the client's baseline for frequent sessions
- being able to recognise signs of serious pathologies (red flags)
- being able to recognise yellow flags regarding psycho-social situations and take them into account when performing physiotherapy
- completing given assignments first under guidance, and later independently
- paying attention to the client as an individual
- preparing carefully for each physiotherapy session
- being able to give and receive feedback
- being able to work in collaboration with other employees of the clinical placement unit, and reports details about their client to the others
- recognises and evaluates the effectiveness of their interaction skills
- taking responsibility for their own actions
- showing professional behaviour during physiotherapy sessions

A failed mark is the result of the student:
- working with inadequate knowledge
- not preparing themself for physiotherapy sessions
- withdrawing from some physiotherapy sessions
- working inadequately in collaborative situations
- behaving inappropriately (tardiness, inappropriate language)
- not properly evaluating their competence
- endangering patient safety
- forgetting the ethical principles of physiotherapy
- not achieving learning goals due to absences

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Further information

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the examination of the first year as well as practical examinations of the module Physiotherapy for adults 2.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- are aware of the most typical heart and blood circulation diseases and the changes caused by therapy in the patient’s movement and functional ability
- knows the principles of cardiac patient's performance assessment as well as conservative and post-operative rehabilitation,
- know the principles of pre-and postoperative physiotherapy
- can assess the patient’s physical resources and challenges
- know the most typical respiratory diseases and problems and are able to instruct corrections in the patient’s respiratory functions
- know the development and pathophysiology of the most typical neurological diseases
- know the assessment methods of the movement and working ability of a neurological patient
- understand the effects of mental health problems to everyday life
- know different interactional approaches and know how to guide the patient to find solutions and find their own resources
- know different kinds of motivating approaches and how to implement them
- know the effects of medication in typical diseases of adult patients
- can use the principles of ICF and GAS in their work
- can use reflective practice and clinical reasoning
- understands the importance of maintaining active competence
- takes into account different perspectives in his/her work
- is able to use information and communication technologies in his/her field of study

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy in heart problems
- pre-and postoperative physiotherapy of surgical patients
- physiotherapy in respiratory problems
- physiotherapy in neurologic problems
- medical issues of adult patients
- traumatic crisis and seriously ill patients
- different mental health problems
- hyperventilation
- principles of physical resource examination
- psychosomatic symptoms
- different conditions of the human body
- solution based approach
- theory of motivation
- required medication
- social security system
- nutrition and diabetes, coronary heart disease and metabolic syndrome
- guidance of weight control

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- can recognise and define key terminology and phenomena of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, phychophysical physiotherapy and other subjects of the period
- active structuring of information is difficult
- presents vague links between ICF-classification and functioning of the client
- does not prepare well for studying situations
- engages in goal-oriented work of a group
- only partly recognises their interaction skills and professional competence

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- structures links between terminology and phenomena in physiotherapy
- describes functionality of clients using ICF-classifications
- uses earlier acquired information, new research and the best methods in the areas of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, and phychophysical physiotherapy
- prepares for studying situations carefully and systematically
- shows interest in improving their interaction skills
- takes responsibility of their own and the group's learning

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to fluently and purposefully combine and apply existing knowledge with new research and the best methods in the areas of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, and phychophysical physiotherapy
- comprehensively describes the functionality of the client using ICF-classifications
- is able to evaluate their own skill and present active willingness to improve their professional competence
- works in collaboration responsibly, flexibly and constructively
- responsibly develops their own and the group's learning
- knows the limits of their physiotherapeutic competence in a multiprofessional environment

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A failed mark is the result of the student lacking in basic knowledge, and applications of knowledge is inadequate. The student disregards preparations for new situations, and does not make use of the received feedback. The student avoids active participation in study situations.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- are aware of the most typical heart and blood circulation diseases and the changes caused by therapy in the patient’s movement and functional ability
- knows the principles of cardiac patient's performance assessment as well as conservative and post-operative rehabilitation,
- know the principles of pre-and postoperative physiotherapy
- can assess the patient’s physical resources and challenges
- know the most typical respiratory diseases and problems and are able to instruct corrections in the patient’s respiratory functions
- know the development and pathophysiology of the most typical neurological diseases
- know the assessment methods of the movement and working ability of a neurological patient
- understand the effects of mental health problems to everyday life
- know different interactional approaches and know how to guide the patient to find solutions and find their own resources
- know different kinds of motivating approaches and how to implement them
- know the effects of medication in typical diseases of adult patients
- can use the principles of ICF and GAS in their work
- can use reflective practice and clinical reasoning
- understands the importance of maintaining active competence
- takes into account different perspectives in his/her work
- is able to use information and communication technologies in his/her field of study

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy in heart problems
- pre-and postoperative physiotherapy of surgical patients
- physiotherapy in respiratory problems
- physiotherapy in neurologic problems
- medical issues of adult patients
- traumatic crisis and seriously ill patients
- different mental health problems
- hyperventilation
- principles of physical resource examination
- psychosomatic symptoms
- different conditions of the human body
- solution based approach
- theory of motivation
- required medication
- social security system
- nutrition and diabetes, coronary heart disease and metabolic syndrome
- guidance of weight control

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- can recognise and define key terminology and phenomena of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, phychophysical physiotherapy and other subjects of the period
- active structuring of information is difficult
- presents vague links between ICF-classification and functioning of the client
- does not prepare well for studying situations
- engages in goal-oriented work of a group
- only partly recognises their interaction skills and professional competence

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- structures links between terminology and phenomena in physiotherapy
- describes functionality of clients using ICF-classifications
- uses earlier acquired information, new research and the best methods in the areas of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, and phychophysical physiotherapy
- prepares for studying situations carefully and systematically
- shows interest in improving their interaction skills
- takes responsibility of their own and the group's learning

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to fluently and purposefully combine and apply existing knowledge with new research and the best methods in the areas of cardiac and respiratory physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, and phychophysical physiotherapy
- comprehensively describes the functionality of the client using ICF-classifications
- is able to evaluate their own skill and present active willingness to improve their professional competence
- works in collaboration responsibly, flexibly and constructively
- responsibly develops their own and the group's learning
- knows the limits of their physiotherapeutic competence in a multiprofessional environment

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A failed mark is the result of the student lacking in basic knowledge, and applications of knowledge is inadequate. The student disregards preparations for new situations, and does not make use of the received feedback. The student avoids active participation in study situations.

Location and time

Physiotherapy for Adults 2 -course begins on week 2 2024, week 1 (2.-5.1.2024) is reserved for independent studies. Assignments related to breathing and aids can be found from course-Moodle.

The course begins with an orientation lecture 12.1.2024. The course takes place at TAMK main campus, 12.1.-24.5.2024.

Exam schedules

Timetables for exams:
- Breathing physioterapy 29.1.2024
- Physiotherapy in Psychiatric and Mental Health 19.2.2024
- Neurological physiotherapy 11.3.2024
- Cardiac Physiotherapy 28.3.2024

A failed exam can be retaken twice on the marked re-exam dates or at a time agreed with the teacher.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tutorials and practical lessons are compulsory, absence is compensated by an independent assignment agreed with the teacher. The seminar is compulsory for all students and the absence will be compensated by a seminar report, the instructions for which can be found in the PBL manual.

Tutorials (0-5) and a group presentation in seminar (pass-fail)
Theory exams (0-5).

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Theoretical and practical lessons, group work, seminars, independent studies, written assignments.

Learning materials

Materials downloaded to the course Moodle, independently acquired material related to the topic.

Student workload

12 cr x 27 h = 324 h student´s work

Content scheduling

Free period is located on week 9, 26.2-1.3.2024.

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of performance.
The course is compulsory for all students in the Physiotherapy degree programme.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Clinical practice 8.4.-10.5.2024
Meeting (before clinical practice) for clinical practice supervisors, teachers and students is compulsory for all students.

Further information

The prerequisite for the completion of the course is the successful completion of the physiotherapy content and anatomy and physiology of the first year of study. In addition is recommended to participate in the theory and practical lessons of the previous study unit, adult physiotherapy 1.

The timetable for the course can be found in Pakki.

An electronic course feedback form will be collected at the end of the course.
Changes to the implementation and the timetable may be possible during the period.

Objectives (course unit)

The students can

- choose their actions in a professional way in physiotherapy situations
- assess the effectiveness of their own activity and guidance in physiotherapy
- argue their own actions through research
- act according to ethical principles
- plan, instruct and evaluate a customer’s physiotherapy process
- document a customer’s stages in the physiotherapy process

Content (course unit)

- professional interaction
- action along the physiotherapy process
- documentation
- rules of legislation and work life
- professional growth

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A passed mark is the result of the student:
- being able to recognise and define key points of physiotherapy
- being able to recognise signs of a serious pathology (red flags)
- being able to recognise yellow flags regarding psycho-social situations and take them into account when performing physiotherapy
- performing given tasks under guidance and partly independently
- still working in a routine-like manner
- preparing for new situations
- being able to receive and give feedback
- being able to work in collaboration with the employees of the clinical placement
- being able to recognise their interaction skills
- bringing their professional competence to light

A failed mark is the result of the student:
- lacking in basic knowledge
- repeatedly disregarding preparations for new situations
- lacking in spontaneity
- lacking in collaboration skills
- behaving inappropriately and unprofessionally
- having unrealistic self-evaluations
- having a bad attitude against feedback
- not respecting proper intimacy and individuality of the clients
- dangers patient safety
- not following duty of secrecy or other ethical rules of physiotherapy
- being absent from the practice a lot, and fails to accomplish goals

Location and time

The clinical practice takes place 6.11.-15.12.2023

Exam schedules

No exams.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The student will complete a clinical practice period from 6.11-8.12.2023 in a specified workplace. The clinical practice period is compulsory.

The supervised placement may be taken after all practical examinations in the curriculum so far has been passed.

Learning materials

All materials from course Physiotherapy for Adults 1, theory & practical lessons

Student workload

8 x 27 h = 216 h

Student´s work time is 35 hours a week in the clinical placement, for an average of 7 hours a day. For each week, students are allowed 5 hours of the 40 hours of study to work independently at the place of their choice. Flexible working hours are agreed separately with the supervising physiotherapist and the supervising teacher.

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative ways to perform

Further information

The student pays for any travel, meals and any accommodation costs incurred during the clinical practice.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The clinical practice period will be assessed on a pass-fail basis.
Assessment is based on the student's self-assessment, the supervising physiotherapist's and the teacher's assessments.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- understand the role of the physiotherapist as a member of a multiprofessional team
- work actively in a multiprofessional working community
- are able to critically assess their own activities and effectiveness of physiotherapy
- are able to implement evidence based physiotherapy for neurological patients or
- know how to guide a heart rehabilitation patient by taking into account the patient’s personal resources
- are able to implement evidence based respiratory physiotherapy or
- know how to implement pre- and postoperative physiotherapy in an evidence based manner
- know different interactional approaches and know how to guide the patient to find solutions and find their own resources by themselves
- know different kinds of motivating approaches and how to implement them
- take responsibility of their own activities and their consequences
- always work according to professional ethical principles

Content (course unit)

- multiprofessional cooperation
- effectiveness of physiotherapy
- evidence based physiotherapy
- interactional approaches
- motivating working style

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result of the student:
- being able to figure out the client's baseline for frequent sessions
- being able to recognise signs of serious pathologies (red flags)
- being able to recognise yellow flags regarding psycho-social situations and take them into account when performing physiotherapy
- completing given assignments first under guidance, and later independently
- paying attention to the client as an individual
- preparing carefully for each physiotherapy session
- being able to give and receive feedback
- being able to work in collaboration with other employees of the clinical placement unit, and reports details about their client to the others
- recognises and evaluates the effectiveness of their interaction skills
- taking responsibility for their own actions
- showing professional behaviour during physiotherapy sessions

A failed mark is the result of the student:
- working with inadequate knowledge
- not preparing themself for physiotherapy sessions
- withdrawing from some physiotherapy sessions
- working inadequately in collaborative situations
- behaving inappropriately (tardiness, inappropriate language)
- not properly evaluating their competence
- endangering patient safety
- forgetting the ethical principles of physiotherapy
- not achieving learning goals due to absences

Location and time

The clinical practice takes place 8.4.-10.5.2024.

Exam schedules

No exams.

Assessment methods and criteria

The clinical practice period will be assessed on a pass-fail basis.
Assessment is based on the student's self-assessment, the supervising physiotherapist's and the teacher's assessments.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The student will complete a clinical practice period from 8.4.-10.5.2024 in a specified workplace. The clinical practice period is compulsory.

The supervised placement may be taken after all practical examinations in the curriculum so far has been passed.

Learning materials

All materials from course Physiotherapy for Adults 2, theory & practical lessons

Student workload

7 x 27 h = 189 h

Student´s work time is 35 hours a week in the clinical placement, for an average of 7 hours a day. For each week, students are allowed 5 hours of the 40 hours of study to work independently at the place of their choice. Flexible working hours are agreed separately with the supervising physiotherapist and the supervising teacher.

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative ways to perform.

Further information

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the examination of the first year as well as practical examinations of the module Physiotherapy for adults 2.

The student pays for any travel, meals and any accommodation costs incurred during the clinical practice.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- use methods of marketing communication
- design and implement communication suitable for the target group
- know how to communicate in digital environments
- design and implement campaign communication, event marketing and interest group communications

Content (course unit)

- different forms and methods of communication
- impact through communication
- creating a communication plan
- marketing and campaign communication
- social media in communication
- legislation and copyrights

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
In a passed mark, the student:
- structures the relationship between marketing and communications related to social and health services and applies knowledge to different situations.
- identifies and develops internal and external communications and marketing
- is able to apply existing knowledge to the situation at hand
- gives and receive feedback actively and constructively
- reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / team / work community
- is able to co-operate responsibly and with consideration of other team members
- demonstrates readiness to develop their interaction skills
- assumes responsibility and commits themself to the work of the team in addition to their own activities

In a failed mark, there are inadequacies in the student's basic information and application of the data in the rejected performance is flawed. The student avoids active participation in learning situations. The student neglects
preparation and does not take advantage of the feedback received.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- make an individual study and development plan and update it regularly,
- reflect their own learning and professional development through portfolio tasks,
- keep track of their own studies and, if necessary, make a realistic plan for carrying out the missing studies,
- make a plan for their elective studies,
- can describe their study plan in connection to their own professional growth,
- create a portfolio which supports their continuous professional development,
- know the principles of sustainable development in physiotherapy and are able to evaluate them in their own practices.

Content (course unit)

- portfolio
- reflection of the students’ own learning
- professionalism
- professional growth
- professional identity

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved performance requires the student to plan and monitor the progress of his/her own study program and learning. He participates in personal and group discussions about the progress of studies and compiles a portfolio.

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply the principle methods of physiotherapeutic examination
- knows the meaning of physiotherapeutic examination in defining the pt. diagnosis
- can write down the examination results following ethical principles
- is able to work in small groups and make use of it in their own learning
- can act with the principles of first aid and knows the significance of maintaining these skills

Content (course unit)

Content:
- methods of physiotherapeutic examinationt: interviewing, observation, measurement and palpation as well as documenting them
- examination of breathing
- assessment of the function of the musculoskeletal system (joints and spine), assessment of movement (gait)
- assessing balance
- analysis of muscle force and function
- first aid abilities

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student is able to describe the function of the muscles and their functional roles in different movements.
The student uses means of physiotherapeutic examination according to the instructions when assessing quality of postures and different movements.
The student returns the tasks related to posture analysis and measurement of range of motion according to the agreed schedule. In these, they demonstrate they are familiar with the physiotherapeutic examination of several individuals using different assessment methods.
The student actively works with all members of the group.
The student receives feedback constructively and develops their own activity.
The student demonstrates their knowledge in basic first aid and has the ability to act in emergency situations.

Fail
The student is not able to describe the function of the muscles and their functional roles in different movements.
The student is not able to comprehensively use physiotherapeutic methods to assess the nature and quality of postures and different movements.
The student does not return tasks related to posture analysis and range of motion measurement within the agreed schedule. The returned assignments do not demonstrate sufficient knowledge in physiotherapeutic examination.
The student selects assignments and partners while practicing.
The student has a negative attitude towards receiving feedback.
The student does not demonstrate their knowledge in basic first aid and does not have the ability to act in situations requiring first aid.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the principles of physiotherapeutic assessment as part of the physiotherapeutic process
- knows the function and activity roles of the human musculoskeletal system
- understands and can justify the meaning of documentation, its ethical principles and
responsibility in physiotherapy
- is able to write structured and clear text according to TAMK’s instructions
- understands the meaning of various loading factors of the musculoskeletal system for the physical functioning ability
- knows the structure and basic function of the peripheral nervous system
- is able to use and assess knowledge from different sources.

Content (course unit)

Content:
- physiotherapeutic assessment and documentation as a part of the physiotherapy process
- principles of differentiated assessment of the limbs and spine
- peripheral nervous system
- motor control
-basics of walking analysis
- titles of physiotherapy
- ICF and documentation in physiotherapy
- instructions of written communication in TAMK

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student actively participates in the discussion of the topic using relevant reference material.
The student is able to describe human movement and movement enabling factors related to physiotherapeutic examination.
The student performs written communication and physiotherapeutic documentation assignments according to the objectives and following the given documentation instructions, as well as returning them within the agreed schedule.
The student is able to produce structurally good, demonstrative, factual problem-based text, in which they justify convincingly and comprehensively.
The student gets 75% correct in the nervous system anatomy exam.

Fail
The student does not participate in the discussion of the topic using relevant reference material.
The student is not able to describe human movement and movement enabling factors related to physiotherapeutic examination.
The student does not return the written communication or physiotherapeutic documentation assignments within the agreed schedule, and has not followed the given documentation instructions.
The student gets less than 75% correct in the nervous system anatomy exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students

- evaluate and promote the children’s and young people’s ability to move and operate through physiotherapy
- design and implement physiotherapy in the everyday lives of the children and young people
- know the services aimed at the elderly in the service system and their contents
- apply evidence-based physiotherapy
- see the customer as a bio-psycho-social entity
- work as experts in physiotherapy in multiprofessional contexts
- plan and reflect on their own professional development and gain the skills needed to enter the working life
- know the possibilities of rehabilitation technology and can make good use of them in physiotherapy

Content (course unit)

- special characteristics of physiotherapy for the children and young people
- changes brought upon by aging and their impact on a person’s ability to function
- evidence-based physiotherapy
- research-based effective physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- cost-effective physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

In a passed mark, the student:
- is able to combine existing knowledge, new research data and best practices in a flexible, creative and creative way appropriately in different fields of physiotherapy
- is able to structure in writing describing links between the physiotherapy-related information, phenomena and concepts
- is able to evaluate their own skills in a developing way and shows that improving their skills is active
- co-operates responsibly, flexibly and constructively and understands the limits of their physiotherapeutic competence in multiprofessional collaboration

In a failed mark, the student's basic knowledge is inadequate and the application of the data in the rejected performance is flawed. The student avoids active participation in learning situations. The student neglects
preparation and does not take advantage of the feedback received.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- have the ability to observe and describe human psychomotorics
- are able to palpate the main structures of human anatomy
- are aware of themselves as movers and actors
- have the ability to observe positions, moving and movement and the ability to name them by using the basic terms of biomechanics
- are able to co-operate with the other students

Content (course unit)

- palpation of joint and muscles
- function of joints
- observation of position, movement and moving

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student defines the positions and movements of the joints, specifying the movement planes and movement axes at different stages of basic movements.
The student uses movements to specify biomechanical concepts.
In his/her report, the student describes the basic movements of people of different ages according to age, based on sources.

Fail
The student is unable to observe and define positions and movements using biomechanical terminology.
The student is not able to describe in his/her report the basic movements according to the age of persons of different ages or the report is completely missing.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- are aware of the human anatomy
- can name the structures of human skeletal and muscular system
- have the ability to describe the human being as a psycho-physiological and social entity in different stages of life span

Content (course unit)

- studying human anatomy also using technology
- alignment, balance and protective reflexes
- posture, movement, moving, functional ability
- basics of biomechanics
- exercise in knowing oneself
- development theories
- psychosomatic model
- searching information

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student actively participates in the discussion of the topic using relevant reference material.
The student knows the main content of the course.

The student masters the basics of anatomy and demonstrates it by obtaining 70% correct in the anatomy exam.

Fail
The student does not participate in the discussion of the topic by using relevant reference material.
The student does not show that he or she has acquired the main content of the course.

The student does not master the basics of anatomy and does not get 70% of the anatomy exam correctly.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- take into account and respect the life-experience of elderly people in physiotherapy
- know how to make conclusions based on physiotherapeutic examination
- can acquire and utilize evidence based knowledge in supporting the functional ability of the elderly
- can develop physiotherapy services for the needs of elderly people in their own environment
- are responsible of their professional work and its consequences
- can create personal contacts and operate in networks
- can carry out research and development projects by applying information and methods in the cooperational situations.

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy sevices for the elderly
- human's life experiences
- holistic, bio-phycho-social approach

Further information (course unit)

Two students will have the opportunity to carry out their practical placement partly for the Finns Society in Benalmadena and partly for the Aurinkorannikon suomalainen koulu.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to apply what they have learnt to the current situation
- can justify their activities
- gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
- reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / group / work community
- is able to act in a responsible manner and with the attention to others

A failed mark is the result when:
- the student presents insufficient and flawed information
- the use of information is limited and the critical hold is missing
- there is little change in activity despite feedback
- the student is poorly prepared for situations or unable to justify their actions
- the tasks given are incomplete or inadequate
- the student is not spontaneous, interested in work or motivation is low
- the student lacks in co-operation skills
- self-assessess their activities superficially
- it is difficult for the student to receive feedback
- endangers patient safety
- the student presents actions with unethical features
- the student behaves inappropriately
- does not comply with duty of secrecy

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know the factors having an impact on an elderly person’s aging and life span
- know the essential changes in an elderly person’s functional ability (for instance balance and ability to walk)
- can test in reliably the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly
- can apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises and rehabilitation

Content (course unit)

- meters and ways to measure movement and functional ability
- analysis of movement, functional ability and independent functioning
- evidence based physiotherapy in choosing exercises
- motivation for movement and functioning
- the chances in functional ability caused by aging
- assessing and prevention of falling risks

Prerequisites (course unit)

Participation in the course requires participation in previous study units.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to identify and define the most common diseases of the elderly and the key changes in performance brought by aging
- is able to identify, define and structure age-related changes in bodily functions and tissues
- is able to use and apply different ways of working to increase physical activity of the elderly
- actively participates in lessons
- is able to act in a responsibly and take other group members into account

A failed mark is the result when the student:
- does not know the factors related to aging of the population
- doe not know about changes in bodily functions and tissues that come with aging
- does not know the importance of exercise, nutrition, and stimulants for the well-being of an elderly person
and the ability to function
- does not know the most common diseases of the elderly
- withdraws, selects or neglects given tasks and training during lessons
- does not complete or hands in inadequate assignments

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- create and manage project groups
- build a working organisation for the team enterprise together with the others and manage the enterprise in a goal-oriented manner
- know the significance and prerequisites for self-management
- apply new management theories in practical management situations
- can define the changes taking place in society and working life and their impact on the well-being and capacity to work for the working age population
- work as members of a work community and promote its well-being
- know the most important legislation regarding well-being at work

Content (course unit)

- management theories
- goal-oriented management
- self-management
- developing as a manager
- actions which maintain and promote the capacity to work and well-being at a work organisation

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

In a passed mark, the student:
- strengthens and applies links between phenomena and concepts related to leadership and well-being.
- is able to recognise, present and market their skills
- is able to apply what they have learnt to the situation at hand
- can justify their actions
- acts appropriately
- prepares carefully and systematically for small group situations
- gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
- reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / team / work community
- is able to co-operate responsibly and with consideration of other team members
- demonstrates readiness to develop their interaction skills
- assumes responsibility and commits themself to the work of the team in addition to their own activities

In a failed mark, there are inadequacies in the student's basic information and application of the data in the rejected performance is flawed. The student avoids active participation in learning situations. The student neglects
preparation and does not take advantage of the feedback received.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- understand the significance of internationalisation in society
- know about the similarities and differences in the education, profession and work of social services and health care around the world
- know about the principles and foundations of culturally sensitive work
- are able to act in international contexts

Content (course unit)

- differences in culture and operational culture in social and health care services and companies producing them
- physiotherapy and social work in international training, profession and work
- the international prospects of the field

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
The module is marked passed, when the student participates in planning, conducting and reporting the team's Final Camp project.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know the meaning of internationality in society
- understand physiotherapy as a global health care profession
- can work without prejudices in multicultural surroundings

Content (course unit)

- cultural differences
- meeting an individual from a different culture
- culture shock
- physiotherapy as an international profession

Prerequisites (course unit)

All students from TAMK may participate in this module.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student is actively present in the orientation, tutorials, lectures and seminars. The student actively participates in group work and making the seminar presentation.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and evaluate the potential of welfare technology to maintain wellbeing and promote health.
- is able to find out the needs of different user groups and user experiences for different welfare technology solutions.
- knows methods of developing welfare technologies for the needs of different user groups.
- knows the principles of ethics in the user context of welfare technologies.
- knows and understands the importance of data protection in the context of welfare technologies.

Content (course unit)

- maintaining well-being and promoting health as concepts
- key concepts and content in welfare technologies
- the potential of technology in maintaining well-being and health
- the core content and concepts of user-oriented design
- methods to address users' needs
- methods for the joint development of need-based and user-oriented technologies
- ethics and user data protection in the context of welfare technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and explain the key concepts, contents and methods of welfare technologies and user-oriented design
- is able to describe methods to identify user needs and is able to co-develop need-based and user-oriented technologies and has tried some of these
- does not actively discuss ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to correctly apply key concepts of welfare technologies and user-centered design and to choose methods for different situations in the development process
- is able to use methods to identify user demands and is able to co-develop technologies
- contributes to the discussion on ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply and combine methods to identify user demands and is able co-develop need-based and user-driven technologies
- is able to analyze, document and critically evaluate study results
- is able to contribute constructively to the ethical and data protection discussion in the context of welfare technology and is able to ground their points of view

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and evaluate the potential of welfare technology to maintain wellbeing and promote health.
- is able to find out the needs of different user groups and user experiences for different welfare technology solutions.
- knows methods of developing welfare technologies for the needs of different user groups.
- knows the principles of ethics in the user context of welfare technologies.
- knows and understands the importance of data protection in the context of welfare technologies.

Content (course unit)

- maintaining well-being and promoting health as concepts
- key concepts and content in welfare technologies
- the potential of technology in maintaining well-being and health
- the core content and concepts of user-oriented design
- methods to address users' needs
- methods for the joint development of need-based and user-oriented technologies
- ethics and user data protection in the context of welfare technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and explain the key concepts, contents and methods of welfare technologies and user-oriented design
- is able to describe methods to identify user needs and is able to co-develop need-based and user-oriented technologies and has tried some of these
- does not actively discuss ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to correctly apply key concepts of welfare technologies and user-centered design and to choose methods for different situations in the development process
- is able to use methods to identify user demands and is able to co-develop technologies
- contributes to the discussion on ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply and combine methods to identify user demands and is able co-develop need-based and user-driven technologies
- is able to analyze, document and critically evaluate study results
- is able to contribute constructively to the ethical and data protection discussion in the context of welfare technology and is able to ground their points of view

Location and time

6.3.-30.4.2024

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online implementation in Moodle.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and evaluate the potential of welfare technology to maintain wellbeing and promote health.
- is able to find out the needs of different user groups and user experiences for different welfare technology solutions.
- knows methods of developing welfare technologies for the needs of different user groups.
- knows the principles of ethics in the user context of welfare technologies.
- knows and understands the importance of data protection in the context of welfare technologies.

Content (course unit)

- maintaining well-being and promoting health as concepts
- key concepts and content in welfare technologies
- the potential of technology in maintaining well-being and health
- the core content and concepts of user-oriented design
- methods to address users' needs
- methods for the joint development of need-based and user-oriented technologies
- ethics and user data protection in the context of welfare technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and explain the key concepts, contents and methods of welfare technologies and user-oriented design
- is able to describe methods to identify user needs and is able to co-develop need-based and user-oriented technologies and has tried some of these
- does not actively discuss ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to correctly apply key concepts of welfare technologies and user-centered design and to choose methods for different situations in the development process
- is able to use methods to identify user demands and is able to co-develop technologies
- contributes to the discussion on ethical and data protection issues in the context of welfare technologies

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to apply and combine methods to identify user demands and is able co-develop need-based and user-driven technologies
- is able to analyze, document and critically evaluate study results
- is able to contribute constructively to the ethical and data protection discussion in the context of welfare technology and is able to ground their points of view

Location and time

2.1.-30.4.2024

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Online implementation in Moodle

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- apply user-based and inclusive design and innovation methods
- develop new services, products and business models for social and health care field together with partners from the working life

Content (course unit)

- operational environment analysis
- inclusive design, evaluation and development methods
- innovation methods and service design
- the process from an idea to a product/service
- quality of the services and evaluation of impact
- digitalization in developing activities

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

In a passed mark, the student:
- strengthens and applies links between phenomena and concepts related to leadership and well-being.
- is able to recognise, present and market their skills
- is able to apply what they have learnt to the situation at hand
- can justify their actions
- acts appropriately
- prepares carefully and systematically for small group situations
- gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
- reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / team / work community
- is able to co-operate responsibly and with consideration of other team members
- demonstrates readiness to develop their interaction skills
- assumes responsibility and commits themself to the work of the team in addition to their own activities

In a failed mark, there are inadequacies in the student's basic information and application of the data in the rejected performance is flawed. The student avoids active participation in learning situations. The student neglects
preparation and does not take advantage of the feedback received.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can guide the use and justify the choices for movement aids
- are able to evaluate and make conclusions of motor development of child as part of the development of the whole individual
- are able to support children and adolescent in different physical training and physiotherapy situations
- are able to select and put into practice effective physiotherapy for children and adolescents
- are able to plan and instruct different kinds of group physiotherapy for children and adolescents

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapeutic assessment and guiding in child centred way
- physiotherapy groups for children and adolescents
- movement equipment of children and adolescent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- performs exercises and tasks partially supported and under guidance
- demonstrates scarce knowledge in the during exercises
- works schematically in the instructive situations
- insufficiently justifies their actions
- does not prepare well for assignments
- works unpurposefully

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- is able to apply their knowledge according to the situation at hand
- is usually able to justify their actions
- is able to define physiotherapeutic diagnosis
- is capable of partial clinical reasoning
- carefully and systematically prepares for teaching situations
- Practices actively making use of guidance

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to apply new research data
- takes advantage of earlier knowledge
- is able to determine physiotherapeutic diagnosis and is capable of clinical reasoning
- practices actively, and is able to evaluate their practice, learning and is able to justify their actions
- is able to work in good interaction with the client/group and is active in
the role of the assistant
- selects content purposefully based on the group's resources, and accurately plans the progress of the implementation
- identifies and describes the limits of their professional competence in multi-professional collaboration

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A failed mark is the result of the student withdrawing, selecting or disregarding assignments during lessons and instructive situations. The student does not concentrate during excercises. The student has several absences from the practical lessons. Basic knowledge and skills are inadequate.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can assess, analyse and make clinical reasoning of difficulties in a child’s /adolescent’s movement and functional ability and resources and can see a human as bio-psycho-social entity
- co-operate with other professionals participating in the rehabilitation of a child or adolescent
- are able to select and apply appropriate physiotherapy in a customer centred and family centred manner
- is able to document physiotherapy
- are able to act professionally

Content (course unit)

- professional relationships
- professional co-operation
- documentation in physiotherapy
- appropriate and effective physiotherapy with children and adolescents in customer centred way

Prerequisites (course unit)

In order to attend the module, the student has to have passed all the practical examinations of the module physiotherapy for children and adolescents, practical lessons.

Further information (course unit)

Two students will have the opportunity to carry out their practical placement for the Finns Society in Benalmadena.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

A passed mark is the result of the student:
- structuring the causal relationships between physiotherapy-related phenomena and concepts
- being able to apply physiotherapeutic information as required by the situation at hand
- being able to identify signs of serious pathologies (red flags)
- being able to identify and take into account yellow flags related to psycho-social situations
- being able to justify their actions
- preparing carefully and systematically for situations
- giving and receiving feedback actively and constructively
- evaluating issues from the perspective of the client and their reference groups
- being able to act responsibly
- demonstrates readiness to develop their interaction skills
- behaving in accordance with the rules of the workplace and respecting clients
- being able to act ethically, economically and in a sustainable manner
- reviewing and evaluating their own professional development

A failed mark is the result of the student:
- not working sufficiently and the work is based on flawed information
- using information is limited and the critical hold is missing
- not changing activity despite feedback
- not preparing for situations and being unable to justify their actions
- unfulfilling of incompleting tasks entrusted to them
- not having spontaneity, and having low work interest or motivation
- lacking in co-operation skills
- having superficial self-assessment
- having difficulties receiving feedback
- endangering patient safety
- having unethical features in their actions
- behaving in an unprofessional manner

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know changes of society and how they affect a family
- are aware of the effects of an illness on children and family
- know the effects of illnesses on movement and functional ability of a child or an adolescent and on the whole development of an individual
- are able to find evidence based knowledge and to use it in physiotherapy
- are able to select appropriate and effective assessment strategies for movement abilities and the functions of a child or an adolescent and are able to use clinical reasoning and to plan treatment strategies
- know the effects of the most common medication for children’s’ diseases

Content (course unit)

-socioemotional and psychological disorders of children and adolescents and psycho-physical aspects in physiotherapy
-neuropsychiatric disorders of children and adolescents and physiotherapy
-physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system in children and adolescents
-physiotherapy of neurological diseases in children and adolescents
-the most common medicines for children’s illnesses

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):
The student:
- identifies and defines the key points of the physiotherapy content, basic concepts and phenomena of physiotherapy for children and adolescents, but active structuring of information is difficult
- poorly identifies and describes the principles of ICF for the abilities of the child and the adolescent
- does not prepare well for situations
- participates in the group for goal-oriented activities
- only partially identifies their interaction skills and professional activity

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):
The student
- is able to structure describing in writing the links between information and phenomena of physiotherapy for children and adolescents
- mainly knows the principles of ICF for the functioning capacity of a child and adolescent
- is able to utilise earlier knowledge, new research data and the best methods in the field of physiotherapy for children and adolescents
- prepares carefully and systematically for study situations
- develops their interaction skills and take responsibility for issues related to studies

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to combine previous knowledge, new research data and best methods in a flexible, creative and purposeful way in the field of physiotherapy for children and adolescents
- is able to define the principles of ICF in the functioning capacity of a child and adolescent
- is able to evaluate their own skills in a developing way, and shows willingness to improve their professional competence
- works in collaboration responsibly, flexibly and constructively, and understands the limits of their own physiotherapeutic competence in multiprofessional collaboration

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A failed mark is the result of the student presenting inadequate knowledge of basic knowledge. Application of knowledge is flawed. The student avoids active participation during learning situations. Preparation is neglected, and feedback is not taken into consideration.

Location and time

Independent work 1.-4.8.2023
Teaching starts on Monday 7.8.2023

Exam schedules

Examination of theory on 19.9.2023
Tutor work is evaluated on 14.9.2023 and seminar presentations with tutorgroups on 22.9.2023
The final independent written assignment and presentations on 27-28.11.2023

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Independent studies 1-4.8.2023 (week 31)
Teaching at school starts on Monday 7.8.2023 at 10.00
Teaching methods: Problem based learning (PBL) - Lectures, discussions in groups, independent work, PBL tutorials, seminars, online learning

Student workload

Theory part 7 ECTS = 189 hours.

Content scheduling

Tutorials on Monday mornings.
Teaching starts 7.8.2023 and after clinical training period .
Themes Neurological physiotherapy, musculo-sceletal physiotherapy, physiotherapy in breathing problems and psychophycial and mental probelms of children and adolescent. Body awareness experiences.

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can instruct basic movement
- can instruct daily activities and using assistive devices
- can act as an instructor in different group settings
- can use clear and appropriate language in work and guidance
- can observe and describe the effect of group dynamics in physiotherapeutic groups
- can instruct breathing exercises
- can instruct relaxation exercises and notice the differences between relaxation and tension in another person and also in themselves
- can instruct balance exercises
- can adapt the basic techniques when massaging different parts of the human body
- strives to feel movements, breathing, relaxation and tension of their own body

Content (course unit)

Content:
- instruction of basic movements
- the assistive devices of movement and daily activity
- physiotherapeutic guidance
- physiotherapy in the swimming pool
- personal and clear ways to communicate
- choice of music in different uses
- breathing exercises for people of different ages
- relaxation exercises with different techniques
- balance exercises with different tools
- massage on different parts of the body

Further information (course unit)

The evaluation consists also the criteria of the clinical massage test. The evaluation is acknowledged / fail and the evaluation criteria are in this study module Moodle.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student is able to analyze and instruct basic movement of people of different ages in a clear and understandable way.
The student is able to instruct the movements in a group setting according to the principles of didactics of exercise using music.
The student is able to make conclusions about the selection and instruction of the appropriate aids for basic movement and daily activities.
The student is able to correctly apply the physiotherapy methods studied in the course module.
The student is able to give a clear speech with a proper subject matter.

Fail
The student is not able to analyze and instruct basic movement of people of different ages in a clear and understandable way.
The student is not able to instruct the movements in a group setting according to the principles of didactics of exercise using music.
The student is not able to make conclusions about the selection and instruction of the appropriate aids for basic movement and daily activities.
The student is not able to correctly apply the physiotherapy methods studied in the course module.
The student has not given a clear speech with a proper subject matter.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can describe the phases of motor learning and knows the theoretical background
- knows the principles of basic movement and guidance
- knows the basics of exercise didactics
- knows factors related to the group dynamics
- knows the therapeutic effect of music
- knows the importance of oral communication in physiotherapy guidance
- knows the common udes aids
- knows the importance of relaxation and sufficient sleep
- knows the basics of optimal breathing
- knows the basic techniques of classical massage and knows their effect mechanism
- knows the importance of the respiratory and circulatory system in the human body
- can locate the parts of the respiratory and circulatory system in the human body
- knows the basics of the main structures and functions of the organs as well as their regulation and cooperation
- knows the importance of aseptics and hygiene.

Content (course unit)

- motor learning
- physiotherapy guidance
- principles of personal and group guidance
- water as a therapy method
- basic movement
- communication
- breathing
- blood circulation
- relaxation
- balance
- massage
- sleeping ergonomics and –hygiene
- music in physiotherapy
- IT in studying physiology

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisites for participation in the course are participation in the previous study unit Physiotherapeutic Research and approved completion in the examination of anatomy.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student actively participates in the discussion of the topic using a variety of reference material.
The student justifiably presents the subject contents of the course together with other group members.
The student is able to describe and analyze moves and basic human movement from a guidance point of view.
The student returns the tasks of didactics of exercise and speech communication as well as the learning diary of physiotherapy contents in the agreed schedule and according to the given documentation instructions.
The student gets 70% correct in the physiology exam.

Fail
The student does not actively participate in the discussion of the topic and does not use proper reference material.
The student is not able to describe and analyze basic human movement.
The student does not return sufficient tasks of didactics of exercise and speech communication, as well as the learning diary of physiotherapy contents in the agreed schedule and according to the given documentation instructions.
The student gets less than 70% correct in the physiology exam.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a finished thesis report and other thesis-related material as regards style and layout
- report, justify and assess thesis-related research methods, implementation and results in accordance with TAMK’s guidelines and research-ethical principles
- present and defend their thesis professionally and in a theoretically justified manner
- give constructive feedback as a peer reviewer
- can communicate in a matter-of-fact style in Finnish, Swedish or English in accordance with the thesis requirements

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least publication of the written report is published, plagiarism check and maturity test accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a finished thesis report and other thesis-related material as regards style and layout
- report, justify and assess thesis-related research methods, implementation and results in accordance with TAMK’s guidelines and research-ethical principles
- present and defend their thesis professionally and in a theoretically justified manner
- give constructive feedback as a peer reviewer
- can communicate in a matter-of-fact style in Finnish, Swedish or English in accordance with the thesis requirements

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least publication of the written report is published, plagiarism check and maturity test accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a finished thesis report and other thesis-related material as regards style and layout
- report, justify and assess thesis-related research methods, implementation and results in accordance with TAMK’s guidelines and research-ethical principles
- present and defend their thesis professionally and in a theoretically justified manner
- give constructive feedback as a peer reviewer
- can communicate in a matter-of-fact style in Finnish, Swedish or English in accordance with the thesis requirements

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least publication of the written report is published, plagiarism check and maturity test accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a professional report and other materials
- report, reason and evaluate the methods used, the execution and the results
- give constructive feedback as peer reviewers

Content (course unit)

- Bachelor’s Thesis report
- poster
- pear evaluation of the thesis process and the report
- maturity test

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
Overall assessment will be marked in the study register as the evaluation for the bachelor's thesis. Evaluation criteria can be found in the study guide.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a finished thesis report and other thesis-related material as regards style and layout
- report, justify and assess thesis-related research methods, implementation and results in accordance with TAMK’s guidelines and research-ethical principles
- present and defend their thesis professionally and in a theoretically justified manner
- give constructive feedback as a peer reviewer
- can communicate in a matter-of-fact style in Finnish, Swedish or English in accordance with the thesis requirements

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least publication of the written report is published, plagiarism check and maturity test accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- produce a finished thesis report and other thesis-related material as regards style and layout
- report, justify and assess thesis-related research methods, implementation and results in accordance with TAMK’s guidelines and research-ethical principles
- present and defend their thesis professionally and in a theoretically justified manner
- give constructive feedback as a peer reviewer
- can communicate in a matter-of-fact style in Finnish, Swedish or English in accordance with the thesis requirements

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least publication of the written report is published, plagiarism check and maturity test accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Course is accepted when the theses has been published along TAMK's guidelines, plagiarism has been checked, maturity test and other assignments agreed in the degree programme have been accepted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Location and time

Fall semester 2023

Assessment methods and criteria

See the evaluation criteria for Bachelor's thesis.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Orientation lectures, topic workshop, information search class, online learning course , tests, learning tasks, group work, individual studying.

Learning materials

Boswell, C., & Cannon, S. (2020). Introduction to nursing research : incorporating evidence-based practice (Fifth edition). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.

Fain, J. A. (2017) Reading, understanding, and applying nursing research. Fifth edition. Phliadelphia: F. A. Davis Company.

https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1kfmqvo/alma998040296905973

Parahoo, K. (2014). Nursing research: principles, process and issues (3. ed. or any other edition). Palgrave Macmillan.

Lubbe, W., Ham-Baloyi, W. & Smit, K. (2020). The integrative literature review as a research method: A demonstration review of research on neurodevelopmental supportive care in preterm infants. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 26(6), 308-315. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnn.2020.04.006

Polit, D., & Beck, C. (2010). ESSENTIALS OF NURSING RESEARCH (7th ed., or any other edition). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

TUNI intranet's: Student guide, WIHI instructions, Bachelor' thesis instructions and evalaation criteria.

BT moodle's instructions.

A variety of other research articles appointed by the lecturers.
Additional reading:
Jämsä, U. 2014. Kuntoutuksen muutosagentit. Tutkimus työelämälähtöisestä oppimisesta ylemmässä ammattikorkeakoulutuksessa. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis D Medica 1252. (toiminnalliseen)
• Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino oy. (toiminnalliseen)
• Tuomi, J., Sarajärvi, Anneli 2018. Laadullinen tutkimmus ja sisällönanalyysi. Tammi.
• Tietoarkiston tutkimusmenetelmien verkkokäsikirja: https://www.fsd.tuni.fi/fi/palvelut/menetelmaopetus/
• Isojärvi J. 2011. Tutkimuskysymyksestä hakustrategiaksi: PICO-asetelma informaatikon työkaluna. Osaamisen ytimessä – tietoaineistot tutuiksi. BMF ry:n kevätseminaari 13.4.2011 Kuopio. Viitattu 5.3.2021. Saatavana: https://bmfry.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/pico-asetelma-informaatikon-tyc3b6kaluna.pdf
Eriksson, K. et al. 2012. Hoitotiede. 4. uud. p. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
• Kankkunen, P. & Vehviläinen-Julkunen, K. 2013. Tutkimus hoitotieteessä. 3. uud. p. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.
• Kylmä, J. & Juvakka, T. 2007. Laadullinen terveystutkimus. Helsinki: Edita.
• Lauri, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2005. Hoitotieteen teorian kehittäminen. Porvoo: WSOY.
• Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P., Sajavaara, P. & Sinivuori, E. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15. uud. p. Helsinki: Tammi.
• Heikkilä, A. Jokinen, P., Nurmela, T. 2008. Tutkiva kehittäminen: avaimia tutkimus- ja kehittämishankkeisiin terveysalalla. WSOY.
• Heikkinen, H., Rovio, E., Syrjälä, L. 2006. Toiminnasta tietoon: toimintatutkimuksen menetelmät ja lähestymistavat. Kansanvalistusseura.
• Kirjallisuuskatsaus hoitotieteessä. 2016. Toim. M. Stolt, A. Axelin, R. Suhonen. Turku: Turun yliopisto Hoitotieteen laitoksen julkaisuja. Tutkimuksia ja raportteja. Sarja A.
• Vilkka, H. & Airaksinen, T. 2003. Toiminnallinen opinnäytetyö . Helsinki: Tammi. (toiminnalliseen)
• Vilkka, H. 2020. Akateemisen lukemisen ja kirjoittamisen opas. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus.
https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/1kfmqvo/alma9911131569305973
• Vilkka, H. 2015. Tutki ja kehitä. 4. uud. p. Jyväskylä: PS-kustannus

Student workload

135 hours for the Orientation part.
Independent orientation to the bachelor's thesis process.
Two mandatory Orientation lectures, mandatory topic workshop, mandatory Idea seminar according to the 21nurse schedule.
Data search: orientation video and task, class online / at school, completing data search task ( instructions from information specialist) by the due date.
Health Statistics: Exam -test (by due date)
Bachelor's thesis plan in January 2024: submitted a week before the tutorial.
Independent work: includes orientation, choosing and limiting the topic, writing the plan, and participating in the guidance tutorial.

Completion alternatives

Credit transfer (5-10 credits) is possible based on earlier bachelor's or master's thesis. Please see the instructions from BT Moodle. Contact Piia Lavonius-Ylönen, if applicable.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Each thesis will be written in collaboration with TAMK requiring Thesis contract with it.

Further information

Prerequisites are: Nursing Science -course participation, studies progressed with 21nurse, 50 ects, and 3 clinical trainings.

Bachelor's thesis, descriptive literature review, is written with a pair or in a group of three students.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can use national and international information sources in planning their bachelor’s thesis
- can use applicable information critically
- know copyrights and respect them
- can consider research-related and field-specific ethical principles
- can select and define a working life oriented thesis topic which supports their learning
- can make a thesis plan in accordance with TAMK’s thesis guidelines and justify their choices
- know applicable research methods of the field of education
- can choose suitable data collection and analysis methods for the thesis
- know the meaning of evidence-based operation in the field of education

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least thesis plan and thesis contract or permit are accepted.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can carry out the theoretical and empirical part of their thesis
- follow ethical principles

Content (course unit)

- research process and its stages
- basic research skills
- research ethics
- research methods in physiotherapy

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:

A passed mark requires approved progression of the thesis plan so that by the end of the course your thesis
implementation is done. The implementation can be an empirical or theoretical thesis, depending on the thesis design. Approved marks require active peer reviewing. The evaluation criteria for the thesis can be found in TAMK's thesis guidelines.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can apply an appropriate research approach in their thesis
- can implement their thesis as planned
- can use supervision during their thesis process
- can follow ethical principles during their thesis process

Content (course unit)

Course is accepted when at least empirical, theoretical and / or operational part has been implemented.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria can be found from TAMK's web pages: https://intra.tuni.fi/en/handbook?page=3104
General rating of thesis will be given in the end of the process.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- gets familiar to physiotherapy education in TAMK and know the services offered by TAMK in supporting learning
- begins to work according to problem based learning framework.
- knows the outlines of physiotherapy and physiotherapy education history
- can define physiotherapy, physiotherapy process and describe the work of a physiotherapist
- knows the basic ethical values in health care and is aware of his/her own values
- knows the professional ethical guidelines and principles of the physiotherapy profession
- knows how to use the basic ICT programs.

Content (course unit)

- TAMK
- physiotherapy education
- learning, problem based learning and learning styles
- ethics in physiotherapy
- physiotherapy, work of physiotherapy
- basics of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

A passed mark is the result when the student has:
- participated actively in the orientation lessons, tutorial sessions, and panel work.
- demonstrated the ability to use basic computer programs.
- done a written portfolio assignment in which they look at their own expectations in terms of skills and education.

A failed mark is the result when the student has:
- not been actively involved in studying.
- not demonstrated capability in basic IT-tasks.
- not finished their portfolio assignment or the assignment does not include reflection of the student’s prior knowledge.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- when conducting a client interview, is capable of asking relevant questions relating to one’s previous functional capacity and wellbeing
- can instruct various clients in most common therapeutic exercises
- can communicate in spoken and written English as part of a multiprofessional team
- understands and can utilize articles and research reports in the field of Physiotherapy
- can further develop one’s English skills in the field of Physiotherapy by fluently utilizing dictionaries and other language learning tools

Content (course unit)

- client interview
- guidance and instruction sessions
- relevant terminology in the field of Physiotherapy
- relevant terminology in anatomy
- Research report
- Medical terminology

Further information (course unit)

Prerequisites:
Level: Upper Secondary School studies or equivalent skills
Common European Framework for Languages Level B2.1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2):

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
- The student is able to communicate clearly in simple, routine-like interactions

GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION
- The student gives simple oral and written instructions to the client
- The student asks the client for the necessary information regarding medical history and their present status, and records them correctly in order to proceed with the treatment in the best way possible
-The student is able to use key terminology of physiotherapy

SEARCHING FOR PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
- The student understands the key points of literature regarding their work using a dictionary
- The student can acquire information when guided

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Good (3-4):

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
- The student is able to communicate clearly in multiprofessional and multicultural interactions (i.e. telephone conversations, oral and written reportage, documentation)

GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION
- The student can give justified personal guidance to the client in common guidance situations (i.e. self-care and other instructions
- The student gathers information about the client's present and past health condition and habits, and makes additional questions about details, if needed
-The student records the acquired details correctly in order to proceed with the treatment in the best way possible
-The student is able to use key terminology of physiotherapy

SEARCHING FOR PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
- The student gathers information from different physioterapy references in order to improve their competence.
- The student understands key points and most details from the literature without additional help
- The student can evaluate references critically and apply the newly acquired knowledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Excellent (5):

WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
- The student is able to communicate skilfully also in demanding multiprofessional and multicultural interactions (i.e. reports, documentation, meetings, conferences and feedback discussions)

GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION
- The student can instruct the client even in demanding and unexpected situations, altering their way of communicating for each situation
-The student can use advanced physiotherapy terminology

SEARCHING FOR PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
- The student can utilise physiotherapy articles and other publications in improving their professional competence
- The student can read advanced physiotherapy literature and is able to evaluate them critically
- The student can understand both the key points as well as the details from the text and is able to apply and explain the newly acquired information

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignments:
- Moodle activitites: (discussion forum tasks, Flinga, H5P, GoogleDocs etc.)
- The written assignment submitted at the end of the course (evaluated on a scale of T1-K5)
- Oral (video) presentation at the end of the course (evaluated on a scale of T1-K5)
- Final exam

Self assessment, Peer evaluation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons (& Moodle)
Independent and collaborative studying (participating in activities together with student colleagues)

Learning materials

Activities in TuniMoodle (e.g., H5P -exercises, Quizlet, Socrative)
Study book: Karhumäki, M., Metsäportti, M. & Tuohimäki. Dear Patient - English for Nursing. SanomaPro 2017.

Student workload

3 ECTS credits = 3 x 27h = 81h student work. (This is an estimation as the time spent on completing the course depends on the student's current level on English.)

Assignments:
- Moodle activitites: (discussion forum tasks, Flinga, GoogleDocs etc.)
- The written assignment submitted at the end of the course (evaluated on a scale of T1-K5)
- Oral (video) presentation at the end of the course (evaluated on a scale of T1-K5)
- written final exam

Further information

The main theme and subthemes of the course (communication in physiotherapy) are presented in the orientation lesson, along with an introduction to the applied study methods, and the criteria and deadlines of the written assignments. Throughout the course, students are expected to work on the forthcoming themes as instructed.
A student's contribution:
- preparing for the lessons
- written assignments (searching, choosing and working on appropriate study material)
- oral skills (participating in small group activities, oral exam at the end of the course)
- final test (written)

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Reasons for failing the course:
Written / Oral exam is failed if
- the student has considerable problems in linguistic structures and grammar
- one's nursing terminology is very limited, or almost non-existent
- one fails to convey the relevant message across to a listener or a reader.
Negligence or delays in submitting the assignments.
Non-compliance to attendance requirements.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- can communicate in familiar, simple and routine situations in a manner that is mostly understandable
Guidance Skills:
The student
- can provide patients/clients with simple oral and written instructions
- can ask patients/clients basic questions regarding their lifestyle, as well as previous and current health status
- can employ basic physiotherapy and health care terminology as required by the situation (e.g. giving instructions)
Professional Data Acquisition:
- can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources but has problems in interpreting and utilizing it
- understands the main points in relatively easy physiotherapy-related texts when consulting a dictionary
Linguistic Skills:
- can communicate in English but has problems with grammar and style
- manages simple conversations provided that the other person talks slowly and clearly, and sometimes repeats the information
- responds to questions in discussions, but pauses, mistakes and reformulations occur
Additional Information:
- understands the significance of knowing professional English, and works purposefully to gain linguistic competence in one’s special field
- is aware of some ways to further develop one’s professional language skills and language learning skills by utilizing different tools and strategies
- makes progress in the course, based on one’s individual level and linguistic needs

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- communicates clearly in multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (verbal and written reports, documentation)
Guidance Skills:
The student
- can provide patients/clients with individual instructions in the most common patient guidance situations (e.g. instructing patients/clients)
- can conduct a detailed health interview, asking further questions when needed
- can appropriately document the information obtained, as required by the situation
- can successfully respond to the questions asked by patients/clients
- can employ and utilize relevant physiotherapy and health care terminology
Professional Data Acquisition:
The student
- can search information in scientific publications and other professional sources to promote one’s professional growth
- can critically assess the references
- can apply and utilize most of the information obtained
Linguistic Skills:
The student
- almost invariably communicates fairly effortlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
- discusses field-specific topics fairly fluently
- responds to questions in discussions fairly successfully
- can pronounce fairly clearly and effortlessly
- employs grammatical structures fairly successfully, and self-corrects potential errors if causing misunderstandings
- can re-formulate one’s sentences if and when needed
- understands and employs field-specific terminology fairly accurately
- can utilize various resources and dictionaries
- expresses oneself and conveys the message to the reader/listener fairly idiomatically without misunderstandings (H4)
- conveys the information to the reader/listener understandably without misunderstandings, but somewhat non-idiomatically, at times with features from the mother tongue (H3)
Additional Information:
- works in an active and self-directed manner to improve one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student
- communicates successfully even in demanding multi-professional and multi-cultural interaction situations (e.g. oral and written reports, documentation, potential extra-curricular activities, such as projects or international collaboration)
Guidance Skills:
The student
- interviews and instructs patients/clients successfully adapting to the interaction situation, challenging and unexpected situations included
- employs and utilizes specific terminology and field-specific concepts
- speaks fluently and idiomatically
Professional Data Acquisition:
The student
- can search for information in scientific publications and other professional sources, interprets it, and utilizes it with ease to promote one’s professional growth
- can critically assess the references
- can apply and utilize the information obtained
Linguistic Skills:
The student
- communicates effortlessly, almost flawlessly, and in a way appropriate to the situation
- discusses field-specific topics fluently
- responds to questions in discussions appropriately and without delay
- can pronounce clearly and effortlessly
- employs grammatical structures almost flawlessly, and self-corrects potential errors
- re-formulates one’s sentences if and when needed
- understands and employs field-specific terminology accurately
- can utilize a vast variety of resources and dictionaries
- expresses oneself fluently and conveys the message to the reader/listener idiomatically without misunderstandings
Additional Information:
- works in an active and self-directed manner to further improve and maintain one’s special field English, based on one’s level, linguistic needs and personal interests

Objectives (course unit)

Objectives:
The student:
- is able to explain the lifespan of a project and key terminology of project work
- identifies the responsibilities and roles in a project
- can explain the significance of the project plan from the perspective of the project lifespan
- knows the importance of communication and documentation in project work
- knows the importance of project monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance as part of the project
execution
- knows the different forms of financing the project and the financial process

Content (course unit)

Content:
- project lifespan and basic concepts of project work
- project organization, project management and roles
- goals, structure and content of the project plan
- communication and documentation in project work
- project monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance
- project funding

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, Satisfactory (1-2)
The student:
- is able to define the basic concepts of project lifespan and project work
- knows the responsibilities and roles of the project organization
- knows the significance of the project plan from the perspective of the project lifespan
- knows the importance of communication and documentation in project work
- knows the importance of project monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance as part of the project
execution
- knows the different forms of financing the project and the financial process

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation Criteria, Good (3-4):
The student:
- is able to apply the basic concepts of project into project work
- is able to structure the roles and responsibilities of the project organization
- knows the significance of the project plan from the perspective of the project lifespan
- is able to structure the meaning of communication and documentation in project work
- knows the importance of project monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance as part of the project
execution
- is able to compare different types of funding of the project and processes related to funding

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5):
The student:
- is able to analyze the basic concepts of project life cycle and project work, project organization responsibilities and roles, in relation to developing professional skills
- can describe and analyze the significance of the project plan from the perspective of the project lifespan
- is able to structure and analyze the importance of communication and documentation in project work in a broader context
- is able to analyze and develop project monitoring, evaluation and quality as part of project work
- is able to compare the various forms of funding of the project and the funding processes

Location and time

8.1.-30.4.2024

Assessment methods and criteria

Accepted performance is equivalent to a minimum grade of good (3).

In an accepted course, the student
- is able to apply the basic concepts of project into project work
- is able to structure the roles and responsibilities of the project organization
- knows the significance of the project plan from the perspective of the project lifespan
- is able to structure the meaning of communication and documentation in project work
- knows the importance of project monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance as part of the project
execution
- is able to compare different types of funding of the project and processes related to funding

In case of failed course
- there are major gaps in the definition of basic project concepts
- roles and responsibilities of the project organization are unstructured
- the relevance of the project plan in the context of the project life cycle is incomplete
- the importance of communication and documentation is not structured
- the role of project monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance as part of project implementation is weak
- the student is not able to assess the potential financial issues of the project

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

In pairs or groups of 3, planning and reporting on the project according to the guidelines (guidelines in Moodle).

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the module, the student will have a research-based understanding of social, health and rehabilitation systems at a political, practical and consumer level.
The student knows the principles of a welfare state and the basic principles of legislation and political guidance that govern the social, health and rehabilitation service system.
The student has a basic understanding of the social, health and rehabilitation services system in a changing environment. They know the different ways in which services are provided and the economic conditions that govern them.
The student has an understanding of the various occupations of social and health care and rehabilitation and their multi-disciplinary work for clients.
The student is able to examine the functioning of the service system from the customer's point of view.

Content (course unit)

- a comprehensive system of social, health and rehabilitation services
- national and EU regulations and guidelines
- service production and organization
- service integration and multidisciplinary work
- the role and position of the customer

Further information (course unit)

The module is a joint module in the social and health care field of the Tampere University of Applied Sciences.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to name the concepts of the social, health and rehabilitation service system and is able to describe the main principles of its function..

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to specify the service production of the social health and rehabilitation service system and the responsibilities from an organizational point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and specify the suitability and manner of organisation of the social, health and rehabilitation service system in accordance with the individual needs of the client.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the module, the student will have a research-based understanding of social, health and rehabilitation systems at a political, practical and consumer level.
The student knows the principles of a welfare state and the basic principles of legislation and political guidance that govern the social, health and rehabilitation service system.
The student has a basic understanding of the social, health and rehabilitation services system in a changing environment. They know the different ways in which services are provided and the economic conditions that govern them.
The student has an understanding of the various occupations of social and health care and rehabilitation and their multi-disciplinary work for clients.
The student is able to examine the functioning of the service system from the customer's point of view.

Content (course unit)

- a comprehensive system of social, health and rehabilitation services
- national and EU regulations and guidelines
- service production and organization
- service integration and multidisciplinary work
- the role and position of the customer

Further information (course unit)

The module is a joint module in the social and health care field of the Tampere University of Applied Sciences.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
- is able to name the concepts of the social, health and rehabilitation service system and is able to describe the main principles of its function..

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
- is able to specify the service production of the social health and rehabilitation service system and the responsibilities from an organizational point of view.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
- is able to describe and specify the suitability and manner of organisation of the social, health and rehabilitation service system in accordance with the individual needs of the client.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know the prerequisites for profitable business
- build sustainable business using various innovation methods
- develop their own skills as entrepreneurs and reflect on their actions
- work as project managers or team enterprise managers

Content (course unit)

- profitable business
- business plan and financing options
- cost effectiveness in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and social services
- goals as an entrepreneur
- future development needs of social and health care services
- possibilities and the use of well-being technology

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
In a passed mark, the student:
- is able to apply what they have learned to the situation at hand
- can justify their actions
- participates in teamwork workshops (at least 80 %)
- participates in the team's activities
- participates in the team proof
- does the agreed tasks
- gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
- can work in collaboration
- takes responsibility for their own activities and their consequences and identify the limits of their own expertise

In a failed mark, the student:
- does not participate in team workshops (at least 80 %)
- does not participate in the team business
- does not participate in the team proof
- does not perform the assigned tasks
- takes a negative view of receiving feedback
- co-operates minimally
- does not take into account ethical guidelines

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- use literature and expert networks when founding the enterprise
- build a functional team and operate actively in it
- work in the team and develop their activities
- create a team organisation which is used to launch enterprise activities
- take advantage of the principles of sustainable development

Content (course unit)

- founding a team enterprise
- team learning
- entrepreneurship in social services and health care
- project work

Prerequisites (course unit)

The students need to have completed all of the first two years’ courses by the end of the second year of their studies.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
In a passed mark, the student:
- is able to apply what they have learned to the situation at hand
- can justify their actions
- participates in teamwork workshops
- participates in the team's activities
- participates in the team proof
- does the agreed tasks
- gives and receives feedback actively and constructively
- can work in collaboration
- takes responsibility for their own activities and their consequences and identify the limits of their own expertise

In a failed mark, the student:
- does not participate in team workshops
- does not participate in the team business
- does not participate in the team proof
- does not perform the assigned tasks
- takes a negative view of receiving feedback
- co-operates minimally
- does not take into account ethical guidelines

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Team meetings, innovations, and presentations related to literature, appraisal discussion, and learning contract.

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can explain the operating principles of finances, service system and democracy
- analyse the roles of public, private and third sectors in organising and producing services
- can describe the productisation process of a service and its stages
- can mark the price for social and health care services

Content (course unit)

- the basic structure of Finnish state and municipal organisations and economy
- producing and organising social and health care services
- purchasing legislation and tendering
- financial planning and financial estimate
- productisation and pricing
- evaluating cost-effectiveness
- digital equipment

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
In a passed mark, the student:
- structures link between services of social services and health care, and applies knowledge to different situations
- is able to apply productization in social services and health care
- is able to set prices on services in social services and health care, and understands basic principles of expenditure
- reviews and evaluates issues from the perspective of the client / team / work community
- is able to co-operate responsibly and with consideration of other team members
- demonstrates readiness to develop their interaction skills
- assumes responsibility and commits themself to the work of the team in addition to their own activities

In a failed mark, there are inadequacies in the student's basic information and application of the data in the rejected performance is flawed. The student avoids active participation in learning situations. The student neglects
preparation and does not take advantage of the feedback received.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Student
• produces and understands a description of activities at different time levels
• describes on a general level what certain people, things, objects, places, etc. are like
• compares the characteristics of different people and things
• produces and understands reactions appropriate to the discussion situation

Content (course unit)

• time forms (present, imperfect and perfect)
• important time words and phrases
• plural partitive
• words describing groups of people (eg professions)
• the most important adjectives referring to properties
• comparative and superlative forms
• ways of reacting

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• The student completes at least some of the required coursework. However, the student may neglect to review the instructions and / or prepare for the coursework.
• The student demonstrates at least minor activity on the course. However, it is difficult for a student to complete coursework independently and smoothly.
• The student is able to demonstrate that he / she masters at least the most important and most recurring course topics and areas of competence. However, students have great difficulty in progressing their studies smoothly and quickly enough.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• The student does at least most of the coursework in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student masters the main basics of language use in a commendable way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• The student does the course work in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately. Student is interested in his / her studies and is happy to learn more about the topics he / she is studying.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student's progress in studies exceeds expectations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed
• The student does not do the required coursework.
• The student repeatedly shows indifference and disinterest in course work.
• The student is not able to show sufficient progress in their studies.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Student
• attends basic small Talk in Finnish in connection with one's own daily life and partly already in connection with working life
• gets to know the vocabulary and language use in their field in more detail
• understands simple descriptions related to health, and well-being
• is familiar with and understands spoken language at least at a simple level

Content (course unit)

• reviewing and deepening previous studies
• key sentence structures
• professional vocabulary and language use in the field of physiotherapy
• the main differences between common language and spoken language

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

• The student completes at least some of the required coursework. However, the student may neglect to review the instructions and / or prepare for the coursework.
• The student demonstrates at least minor activity on the course. However, it is difficult for a student to complete coursework independently and smoothly.
• The student is able to demonstrate that he / she masters at least the most important and most recurring course topics and areas of competence. However, students have great difficulty in progressing their studies smoothly and quickly enough.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• The student does at least most of the coursework in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student masters the main basics of language use in a commendable way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• The student does the course work in a smooth and orthodox way.
• The student participates in course work actively and concentrately. Student is interested in his / her studies and is happy to learn more about the topics he / she is studying.
• The student is able to demonstrate adequate and substantial progress in his / her studies. The student's progress in studies exceeds expectations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Failed
• The student does not do the required coursework.
• The student repeatedly shows indifference and disinterest in course work.
• The student is not able to show sufficient progress in their studies.

Location and time

The course usually has meetings twice a week. Sometimes the second meeting can be held in Zoom. Most of the meetings are 2 hours long and contact teaching in class. Sometimes we work in small groups (three-hour bookings). More on the schedule and instructions later.

Classes start in week 35, Tuesday 29.8. at 12:30, class H1-24
Time and place vary. Follow the reading order.

There may still be some changes because the teaching of another course needs to be arranged in the teacher's calendar, and a single two-hour meeting can be changed to three hours of work if it is possible and useful in terms of language learning.

Exam schedules

The final test 3.11. 2023 klo 9.15 - 11.45. A retake will be arranged if necessary.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Mainly classroom teaching and some online meetings.
Written course assignments vocabulary work, teamwork
The Final Exam (Written and speaking parts)


We practice speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading. We will focus on active language use and comprehension. Also some occupational language for presentation for the Course of Internal Medication and Palliative Nursing.






E.g. interviewing and guiding a back patient. Documentation in Finnish.

Learning materials

Teacher´s material

Student workload

-3 -5 hour s meeting per week.
- 2-3 hours of independent working.
- Exams

80% attendance in class is required to pass the course.

Content scheduling

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Completion alternatives

Not available

Practical training and working life cooperation

The goal of this course is to strengthen the Finnish language skills before going to the next internship.

International connections

The course is intended for international physiotherapy students (22 FYKEN)

Further information

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Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can measure physical condition and drawn up a training program based on the results
- evaluate and analyse the effects of therapeutic training
- can use the methods of therapeutic training to improve a person’s well-being

Content (course unit)

- training of muscular strength
- training of flexibility and stretching
- movement control
- measurement of physical condition with indirect bicycle ergometer and walking test
- implementing health-enhancing physical activity

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student prepares for the practice situations carefully and is goal-oriented and active.
The student is able to measure physical fitness of clients independently, as well as create a personalized exercise program based on the assessment results and returns it as agreed.
The student is able to evaluate the suitability and effects of training programs.
The student is able to give and receive feedback.

Fail
The student is not well prepared to do the tasks and activity in the practical lessons is occasional.
The student is unable to measure the physical fitness of clients and is not able to create training program.
The student does not return the exercise program on time, and the subject matter does not correspond to the objectives.
The student is not able to evaluate the suitability and effects of training programs.
The student withdraws and selects or neglects assignments and practice during class.
The student has a negative attitude towards giving and receiving feedback.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can measure physical condition and design a progressive training program based on the results
- evaluates and analyses the effects of therapeutic training
- can use the methods of therapeutic training to improve a person’s well-being

Content (course unit)

- training of muscular strength
- training of flexibility and stretching
- movement control
- measurement of physical condition by indirect bicycle ergometer test and walking test
- putting health related fitness into practice

Prerequisites (course unit)

In order to be able to attend the module, the student has to have passed the required exercises and examinations.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result of:
- the student being able to apply their knowledge depending on the situation at hand
- the student being able to justify their methods
- the student completing tasks given to them
- the student being able to work in collaboration with colleagues
- the student taking responsibility of their actions and consequences of them, and having the capability of knowing the limits of their knowledge

A failed mark is the result of:
- the student using theoritical knowledge falsely and without justification
- the student leaving given tasks unfinished
- the student having a negative attitude towards feedback
- the student disregarding patient safety
- the student not willing to collaborate
- the student not working according to the duty of secrecy
- the student not taking ethical issues into consideration

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the concept of health related fitness and therapeutic training, and knows their principles
- is able to evaluate and analyse the effects of therapeutic exercise
- can use the methods of therapeutic training to improve a person’s well-being
- knows the basics of healthy nutrition
- knows the meaning of urine exertion and endocrine secretion system for body functions
- can search diverse knowledge based on evidence and is able to critically evaluate research reports from different scientific databases
- can use evidence based knowledge when studying the principles of the profession

Content (course unit)

- fields of health
- measurement of health
- health-related fitness
- therapeutic exercises
- physical strain and recovery
- motivation to training
- types of muscular strength
- the basics of producing muscular strength
- flexibility and basics of stretching exercises
- movement control
- urine exertion
- endocrine secretion
- basic of research methods

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student is able to define the key concepts of health related fitness.
The student is able to structure phenomena of health related fitness and therapeutic exercise, and identify relationships between these concepts.
The student is able to select therapeutic exercise methods and evaluate them in promoting an individual’s health.
The student returns written assignments as agreed. In these they demonstrate knowledge in the basics of healthy nutrition and the basics of research.
The student gets at least 75% correct in the urinary and endocrine system exam.
The student returns the lecture diary within the agreed time and according to the instructions given. The diary should be comprehensive and have a basis in the theoretical background of the study module.
The student is be able to gather research data from a variety of sources, and use this information critically to support learning.
The student actively participates in the discussions in tutorial group, and participates in making and presenting the presentation in the study module seminar.

Fail
The student defines the key concepts related to physical activity incorrectly.
The student is familiar with the methods of therapeutic practice, but cannot justify the ones chosen.
The student returns the written assignment as agreed, but does not know the basics of healthy nutrition.
The student does not return written assignments related to the basics of nutrition, or the contents do not match the objectives of the study module.
The student gets less than 75% correct in the urinary and endocrine system exam.
The student does not return the lecture diary within the agreed time or does not process any opinions in a way that summarizes and structures the theoretical basis of the study module.
The student does not participate in discussions in the tutorial groups using relevant reference material.
The student does not participate in planning or presenting work for the study unit seminar.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- know the basics of statistics
- can analyse research reports from a statistical viewpoint

Content (course unit)

- statistical concepts
- collecting and handling data
- graphic presentation, calculating and interpreting key figures
- dependency between two variables
- statistical testing

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to describe the basic principles of quantitative research
- can use statistical analysis tools well
- can use statistical methods and software at a good level
- is able to carry out a questionnaire survey and illustrate the results

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Objectives:
The student:
- is able to act responsibly in a practical project as part of a project group
- is able to evaluate the success of the project in relation to the objectives of the project work and its own field
theoretical starting points
- is able to critically design, produce and evaluate reporting at different stages of the project
- reporting and documentation at different stages of the project

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- The student participates in the implementation of a work-oriented project related to the key objectives of the industry
as a member of a project group
- Reporting and documentation at different stages of the project

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- demonstrates versatile and justified management of the phenomenon, and combines information flexibly with professional connections
- is able to combine the existing skills in a versatile and creative way
- exercises high quality physiotherapy
- is able to constructively evaluate the activities of others and actively evaluate their own activities diversely
- is able to evaluate their own skills in a developmental way in relation to the work community or team
- uses the feedback they receive as a tool for improving their professional competence
- convincingly justifies their actions or professional perspectives based on theoretical evidence
- co-operates responsibly, actively, flexibly and constructively, developing both their own and the group's interaction
- understand the financial and welfare benefits of their operations

A failed mark is the result when the student:
- has insufficient or inadequate knowledge
- lacks in criticism of the use of information
- does not prepare enough for situations and tasks
- neglects the assigned tasks
- is not initiative enough
- lacks in co-operation skills
- behaves unprofessionally, has a low level of motivation, lacks interest in actions
- does not take advantage of the feedback they receive in order to complete the tasks
- has not developed proper self-assessment or self-evaluation is not realistic
- is indifferent to giving feedback
- does not respect the opinions or agreements of other people or groups
- potentially endangers patient safety or does not adequately anticipate hazardous incidents
- does not take into account the ethical guidelines of physiotherapy
- is absent so much that it affects achieving their goals or completion of the project

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Objectives:
The student:
- is able to act responsibly in a practical project as part of a project group
- is able to evaluate the success of the project in relation to the objectives of the project work and its own field
theoretical starting points
- is able to critically design, produce and evaluate reporting at different stages of the project
- reporting and documentation at different stages of the project

Content (course unit)

Contents:
- The student participates in the implementation of a work-oriented project related to the key objectives of the industry
as a member of a project group
- Reporting and documentation at different stages of the project

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- demonstrates versatile and justified management of the phenomenon, and combines information flexibly with professional connections
- is able to combine the existing skills in a versatile and creative way
- exercises high quality physiotherapy
- is able to constructively evaluate the activities of others and actively evaluate their own activities diversely
- is able to evaluate their own skills in a developmental way in relation to the work community or team
- uses the feedback they receive as a tool for improving their professional competence
- convincingly justifies their actions or professional perspectives based on theoretical evidence
- co-operates responsibly, actively, flexibly and constructively, developing both their own and the group's interaction
- understand the financial and welfare benefits of their operations

A failed mark is the result when the student:
- has insufficient or inadequate knowledge
- lacks in criticism of the use of information
- does not prepare enough for situations and tasks
- neglects the assigned tasks
- is not initiative enough
- lacks in co-operation skills
- behaves unprofessionally, has a low level of motivation, lacks interest in actions
- does not take advantage of the feedback they receive in order to complete the tasks
- has not developed proper self-assessment or self-evaluation is not realistic
- is indifferent to giving feedback
- does not respect the opinions or agreements of other people or groups
- potentially endangers patient safety or does not adequately anticipate hazardous incidents
- does not take into account the ethical guidelines of physiotherapy
- is absent so much that it affects achieving their goals or completion of the project

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- knows the important and current working life issues before graduating
- creates new innovative ideas in multiprofessional teams

Content (course unit)

- searching for work
- employment contract
- trade organisations
- labour legislation
- basic rules of working life
- rights and responsibilities of an employee
- working as a professional
- developmental work
- meeting and negotiation practices

Prerequisites (course unit)

All social and health care students may attend this module.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Acknowledged execution demand that student participate the Inno-Event-week, lectures and exercises in meeting and talks and lectures which themes are working life rules, CV and work interview and further education possibility. In this study module students meet also a physiotherapist who tell you about his own currier.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- follow and recognize in the changes society and work life and their effects to the well-being and working ability of the people of the working age
- understand the co-operation between occupational health and safety and occupational health care
- can evaluate the meaning of work, working conditions and working environment to health from the perspective of scientific knowledge and work place specifications
- can evaluate health and functional ability of people of the working age
- can plan and put into practise activities that support and promote well-being in work places
- can give guidance in a professional way in connection to life habits that support well-being at work
- are able to communicate in different co-operation situations

Content (course unit)

- changes and challenges in working life
- occupational health and safety, occupational health care and co-operation in work places
- assessing work stress
- ability to work
- activities for ability to work
- well-being at work
- well-beiing alnalysis
- lifestyle supporting ability to work
- current situation in the rehabilitation sector

Prerequisites (course unit)

All TAMK students may apply for the course.

Further information (course unit)

The module is not necessarily implemented every year.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Passed
- The student is able to describe and specify the components of well-being at work and the organization and responsibilities of occupational health care services
- The student's competence is structured, evaluative and applied professional competence
- The student is able to justify his / her actions
- The student has prepared carefully and systematically for the situations
- In the written output, the student presents things based on the researched information
- The written output and presentation show a developing approach
- The student actively participates in the teaching of the course

Failed
- The student has not participated in the teaching of the course and / or has absences from classes.
- The student's basic knowledge and skills are incomplete or incorrect.
- The student neglects his / her duties.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- follow and recognize in the changes society and work life and their effects to the well-being and working ability of the people of the working age
- understand the co-operation between occupational health and safety and occupational health care
- can evaluate the meaning of work, working conditions and working environment to health from the perspective of scientific knowledge and work place specifications
- can evaluate health and functional ability of people of the working age
- can plan and put into practise activities that support and promote well-being in work places
- can give guidance in a professional way in connection to life habits that support well-being at work
- are able to communicate in different co-operation situations

Content (course unit)

- changes and challenges in working life
- occupational health and safety, occupational health care and co-operation in work places
- assessing work stress
- ability to work
- activities for ability to work
- well-being at work
- well-beiing alnalysis
- lifestyle supporting ability to work
- current situation in the rehabilitation sector

Prerequisites (course unit)

All TAMK students may apply for the course.

Further information (course unit)

The module is not necessarily implemented every year.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Passed
- The student is able to describe and specify the components of well-being at work and the organization and responsibilities of occupational health care services
- The student's competence is structured, evaluative and applied professional competence
- The student is able to justify his / her actions
- The student has prepared carefully and systematically for the situations
- In the written output, the student presents things based on the researched information
- The written output and presentation show a developing approach
- The student actively participates in the teaching of the course

Failed
- The student has not participated in the teaching of the course and / or has absences from classes.
- The student's basic knowledge and skills are incomplete or incorrect.
- The student neglects his / her duties.

Location and time

Course orientation lecture will be organised according to the timetable.
Lectures and independent study according to the timetable.
Presentations of independent assignments according to the timetable.

Exam schedules

No exams.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Lectures and independent study

Learning materials

Materials downloaded to the course Moodle, independently acquired material related to the topic.

Student workload

3 cr = 3 x 27 h = 81 h student´s work

Content scheduling

Orientation
Occupational health
Occupational safety
Occupational physiotherapy
Physical workload
Psychosocial workload

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of performance.
The course is compulsory for all students in the Physiotherapy degree programme.

Practical training and working life cooperation

During the course, students carry out an individual work ergonomics assessment at the client's workstation.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment scale