Practical Training as Orientation to Physiotherapy Profession (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students can:

-define their individual learning outcomes and analyze their implementation
-apply the contents they have learnt before the practical training
-tell about the physiotherapist's work and job description in the placement
-tell about the documentation practices in the placement
-apply the physiotherapist's ethical principles during practical training
-use various ways to assist patients/clients with moving and daily activities

Content

- setting competence targets
- clarification of the physiotherapist's job description
- recording in physiotherapy
- ethical principles of the physiotherapist
- mobility assistance

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:

Students have been introduced to practices of the health and social care system and they have gained an overall picture of the physiotherapist's job description and work in a health centre or other unit. Students are aware of the meaning of ethical principles in care and therapy work.
They have gained practical experience of assisting patients/clients with mobility and daily activities. They are able to describe an example of a client's/patient's dynamic physiotherapy process.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.