Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can take into account a person’s life experience and respect that in physiotherapy
- can, in their own practice environment, plan and implement physiotherapy services for the needs of the elderly
- can take responsibility of their own actions and their consequences
- can create personal working life connections and work in networks

Content (course unit)

- physiotherapy services for the elderly
- a person’s life experience
- a holistic, bio-psycho-social approach

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, taking into account red and yellow flag
- can justify their actions
- 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 of 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