Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the causes and symptoms of the most common musculoskeletal diseases that are caused by trauma or physical overload
- explain the effects that the most common medical procedures of the musculoskeletal system have on the functional ability and support the client's rehabilitation process with the means of physiotherapy while taking into account the tissue damages
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

The study course is mainly carried out online. There are face-to-face classes on three campus days and five online workshops online.
Online workshops, preparatory tasks for online workshops, skills workshops, Moodle proficiency tests and Moodle exam.

Responsible teacher: Eija Viitala (and Annakaisa Loiri)
The study course is mainly carried out online. Face-to-face teaching includes limb fractures and prostheses, spine fractures and orthopedic surgeries, a case workshop on campus, i.e. 3 x 4h/group. There are 5x2h online workshops.

Timing and attendance

Mandatory attendance at workshops. Completing the course requires attendance and participation in teaching.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material in Moodle and the literature announced at the beginning of the course.

Exam retakes

The dates of exams and competency tests are announced at the beginning of the study period.
Rejected course exams and competency tests can be repeated twice.

Learning environment

Online and simulation learning environments. The skills workshop related to the course is carried out on the campuses.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 3 credits, which corresponds to 3 x 27 hours = 81 hours of student work.
Of this, approximately 1 ECTS or 27 hours consists of joint meetings and 2 ECTS or 54 hours of the student's independent and small group work.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

During the course, the development of competence is supported by the completed studies of musculosceletal anatomy and physiology. And same time or earlier completed Pain course and Musculosceletal physiotherapy.

Assessment criteria

Return of preliminary assignments, Moodle proficiency tests and Moodle exam, as well as participation in simulations and a refresher workshop.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The criteria for an approved evaluation of the course are not met.

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

The student can:
- remember to take into account factors related to aseptic work methods and patient safety when working in the surgical department and understand the role of the physiotherapist as part of a multidisciplinary team
-can take into account the effects of the patient's injury or surgical procedure on the patient's ability to function and general condition
- knows how to assist and guide the patient's movement after a surgical operation

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

- knows how to guide the patient in individual exercises after an injury or surgical operation
- knows how to plan the patient's rehabilitation process according to the ICF model after a surgical operation

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

- knows how to guide the patient in individual exercises after an injury or surgical operation in accordance with evidence-based physiotherapy practices