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Physiotherapeutic Assessment (12 cr)

Code: 7F00GK24-3002

General information


Enrolment period
01.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
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Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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Credits
12 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Physiotherapy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
Eetu Suomalainen
Annina Korpela
Hanna Kuivanen
Liisa Mannisenmäki
Tiina Pystynen
Laura Hilden
Person in charge
Liisa Mannisenmäki
Course
7F00GK24

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to provide skills in physiotherapeutic examination.

On completion of the course, the student will

• can use different methods of physiotherapeutic examination (e.g. interview, observation, measurement and manual examination) as part of the physiotherapy process
• learn the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
• understand the importance of motor control in regulating movement
• understands and can justify the importance of record-keeping, its ethical principles and responsibility in physiotherapy
• can write in a structured and comprehensible way according to the TAMK guidelines
• can work in a small group and use this in their own learning
• be familiar with the use of the elements of water in physiotherapy
• can work in accordance with the principles of first aid and know the importance of updating first aid skills

Content (course unit)

• methods of physiotherapeutic examination, including interview, observation, measurement and manual examination
• measuring and analysing musculoskeletal function
• motor control
• ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health)
• documentation as part of the physiotherapy process
• TAMK guidelines for written communication
• pool exercises
• first aid skills

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved, student

• actively contributes to the examination of the subject matter in a way that contributes to the discussion of the topic, using a wide range of sources
• uses methods of physiotherapeutic investigation as instructed to assess the nature and quality of postures, movements and locomotion
• can describe the function of the musculoskeletal system in different movements in terms of muscle work
• carry out physiotherapeutic examination tasks as instructed and return them within the prescribed time limit.
• be able to produce structurally sound, clear, concise and comprehensible written communication in accordance with the guidelines
• work actively with all members of the team
• receive feedback constructively and improve his/her own performance.
• demonstrate the ability to act in accordance with the principles of first aid and to deal with situations requiring first aid

Location and time

20.10-19.12.2025

Exam schedules

Jakson teoriaan liittyvä tentti 12.12.2025. Uusintamahdollisuus 1 / 2026

Kirjoitusviestintä: ei tenttiä, arvioidaan esseen perusteella
Käytönnön kokeet 2.-3.12.2025
Uusinnat sovitusti

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Teoria:
Ongelmaperusteinen opiskelu,tutortyöskentely,itsenäinen opiskelu,luennot,seminaari
Kirjoitusviestintä: lähiopetus, verkkotehtävät, kirjoittamispajat
Harjoitukset:
Käytännön harjoitustunnit
Ensiapu: Teorialuennot, harjoittelutunnit, itsenäinen verkkomateriaalin opiskelu
Allasharjoittelu

Learning materials

LÖYTYY MOODLESTA!
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HELEN J. HISLOP : DANIELS AND WORTHINGHAM'S TESTING : TECHNIQUES OF MANUAL EXAMINATION - MUSCLE TESTING.
To-Mi https://hoito-ohjeet.fi/OhjepankkiVSSHP/Toimintakyvyn%20mittarit.pdf
Whittle's Gait Analysis Jim Richards, David Levine, Michael W. Whittle

ENSIAPU: Korte H., Myllyrinne K. Ensiapu 2016. Kurssimateriaali ja tunneilla läpi käydyt asiatMoodlen materiaali ja sieltä löytyvää materiaalia

Student workload

12 op = 27 x 12 = 324 h

Sisältää itsenäistä työskentelyä!

Completion alternatives

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Ensiapu: Voimassa olevalla SPR:n EA1- tai EA2- kortilla voi saada osittaisen hyväksilukemisen. Osoittaakseen taitonsa täytyy tehdä kirjallinen tehtävä hyväksytysti ja antaa elvytysnäyttö ensiapuopettajalle.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Fysioterapeutin työhön tutustuminen kahden päivän ajan

Further information

KAIKESSA OPETUKSESSA ON LÄSNÄOLOVELVOITE

Osallistuminen orientaatiotunnille on edellytys

Teorialuentoihin, tutoristuntoihin ja seminaariin osallistuminen sekä kirjallisen viestinnän suorittaminen hyväksytysti ovat edellytys koko opintojakson suorittamiselle hyväksytysti.

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