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Promotion of the Functional Ability of the ElderlyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: AH00CA35

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Enrollment

20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025

Timing

27.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 75

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Eija Viitala
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS24KM
  • HLPRFYS24KM
Small groups
  • Online lecture
  • Practice R 1
  • Practice R 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course, students study independently as well as under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom) and on the home campus.
Independent study in this context includes pre-assignments and learning tasks, as well as preparation for the home exam (on the Moodle platform) of the medical studies and practical assessment.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the spring semester of 2024.
The medical studies need to exam before the physiotherapy section of the course.
The timing and the content of the course are on the Moodle platform.

Learning material and recommended literature

The section of the physiotherapy: The material on the Moodle platform
The medical studies: e-book of Geriatrics

Working life cooperation

Specialist from the work life: Online rehabilitation of elderly

Exam retakes

Will be agreed separately with the lecturer, considering the degree regulations.

Learning environment

Campus of Lappeenranta or Lahti and network environment.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the study module is 5 credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

- Portion of the medical studies: about 27 hours
- Under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom): about 11 hours
- Under teacher guidance on the home campus: about 16 hours
- Practical assessment: about 30 minutes
- Independent study: about 80 hours

Contents

Changes with aging

Assessment of the functional ability of the elderly

Falling accidents of the elderly and prevention

Guidance and rehabilitation of the client with memory disorder

Exercising the functional ability of the elderly

Technology in the rehabilitation of the elderly

Counseling service for the elderly

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Development and Motor Learning Across the Lifespan supports development of competence.

Assessment criteria

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections (1/5 Medical exam and 4/5 practical assessment) .

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not achieve the level 1 assessment criteria.
Some of the mandatory assessment is missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can conduct guided functional ability assessments and create a functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct functional ability assessments and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct extensive functional ability assessments (considering different areas) and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan (considering the client`s environment) for the client. The student is able to seek and utilize comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

12.08.2024 - 04.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Eija Viitala
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS23S
  • HLPRFYS23S
Small groups
  • Practice
  • Practice R 1
  • Practice R 2
  • Info
  • 1
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course, students study independently as well as under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom) and on the home campus.
Independent study in this context includes pre-assignments and learning tasks, as well as preparation for the home exam (on the Moodle platform) of the medical studies and practical assessment.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the autumn semester of 2024 (weeks 33-40).
The medical studies need to exam before the physiotherapy section of the course (during 3.6.-18.8.2024)

The timing and the content of the course are on the Moodle platform.

The course requires attendance. Students are responsible for independently studying the content of any missed sessions. Students demonstrate their competence in practical assessment.

Learning material and recommended literature

The section of the physiotherapy: The material on the Moodle platform
The medical studies: e-book of Geriatrics

Working life cooperation

Specialist from the work life: Online rehabilitation of elderly

Exam retakes

Will be agreed separately with the lecturer, considering the degree regulations.

Learning environment

Campus of Lappeenranta or Lahti and network environment.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the study module is 5 credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

- Portion of the medical studies: about 27 hours
- Under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom): about 14 hours
- Under teacher guidance on the home campus: about 20 hours
- Practical assessment: about 30 minutes
- Independent study: about 70 hours

Contents

Changes with aging

Assessment of the functional ability of the elderly

Falling accidents of the elderly and prevention

Guidance and rehabilitation of the client with memory disorder

Exercising the functional ability of the elderly

Technology in the rehabilitation of the elderly

Counseling service for the elderly

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Development and Motor Learning Across the Lifespan supports development of competence.
eRPL application should be direct to the course`s responsible teacher Outi Pöyhönen (outi.poyhonen@lab.fi).

Assessment criteria

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections (1/5 Medical exam and 4/5 practical assessment) .

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not achieve the level 1 assessment criteria.
Some of the mandatory assessment is missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can conduct guided functional ability assessments and create a functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct functional ability assessments and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct extensive functional ability assessments (considering different areas) and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan (considering the client`s environment) for the client. The student is able to seek and utilize comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

29.01.2024 - 19.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Eija Viitala
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitus R1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRFYS23KM
  • HLTIFYS23KM
Small groups
  • Practice R1
  • Practice R2
  • Online lecture
  • test

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course, students study independently as well as under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom) and on the home campus.
Independent study in this context includes pre-assignments and learning tasks, as well as preparation for the home exam (on the Moodle platform) of the medical studies and practical assessment.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the spring semester of 2024 (weeks 5-16).
The medical studies need to exam before the physiotherapy section of the course.
The timing and the content of the course are on the Moodle platform.

Learning material and recommended literature

The section of the physiotherapy: The material on the Moodle platform
The medical studies: e-book of Geriatrics

Working life cooperation

Specialist from the work life: Online rehabilitation of elderly

Exam retakes

Will be agreed separately with the lecturer, considering the degree regulations.

Learning environment

Campus of Lappeenranta or Lahti and network environment.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the study module is 5 credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

- Portion of the medical studies: about 27 hours
- Under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom): about 11 hours
- Under teacher guidance on the home campus: about 16 hours
- Practical assessment: about 30 minutes
- Independent study: about 80 hours

Contents

Changes with aging

Assessment of the functional ability of the elderly

Falling accidents of the elderly and prevention

Guidance and rehabilitation of the client with memory disorder

Exercising the functional ability of the elderly

Technology in the rehabilitation of the elderly

Counseling service for the elderly

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Development and Motor Learning Across the Lifespan supports development of competence.

Assessment criteria

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections (1/5 Medical exam and 4/5 practical assessment) .

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not achieve the level 1 assessment criteria.
Some of the mandatory assessment is missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can conduct guided functional ability assessments and create a functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct functional ability assessments and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can independently conduct extensive functional ability assessments (considering different areas) and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan (considering the client`s environment) for the client. The student is able to seek and utilize comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 06.10.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS22S
  • HLPRFYS22S
Small groups
  • Harjoitus R 1
  • Harjoitus R 2
  • Verkkoluento
  • Harjoitukset
  • Näyttö

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 23.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Eija Viitala
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Groups
  • HLPRFYS22KM
  • HLTIFYS22KM

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

22.08.2022 - 21.10.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLPRFYS21S
  • HLTIFYS21S
Small groups
  • Harjoitukset
  • Harjoitus R 1
  • Harjoitus R 2
  • Info
  • Verkkoluento
  • Näyttö 1
  • Näyttö 2
  • Näyttö 3

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

Timing

03.01.2022 - 11.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

Campus
  • Lappeenranta Campus
  • E-campus
  • Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

10 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy (in Finnish)
Teachers
  • Outi Pöyhönen
  • Sirpa Silaste
  • Suvi Ollikainen
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Näyttö (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HLTIFYS21KM
  • HLPRFYS21K
Small groups
  • Verkkoluento 1
  • Harjoitukset 1
  • Harjoitukset 2
  • Practice
  • Näyttö 1
  • Näyttö 2
  • Harjoitus R 1
  • Harjoitus R 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Assessment scale

1-5