Study Guide

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.