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 integrated with the other study courses of the 3rd semester.
Independent learning takes place using reverse learning methods in the form of online learning tasks and team meetings.
In online workshops, you will study in real time and under the guidance of a teacher, together or in small groups.
On campus days, we will study at the Lahti and Lappeenranta campuses using phenomenon-based learning methods.

The study course is mainly carried out online. The face-to-face teaching consists of three campus days and five online workshops.
Online workshops, preparatory tasks for online workshops, skills workshops and possible preparatory tasks, Moodle proficiency tests and Moodle exam.

Responsible teacher: Eija Viitala

Timing and attendance

The course is scheduled for weeks 7-22.
There is an obligation to attend upcoming days/workshops. Compensation for absences is agreed with the teacher.

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 campus learning environments. The skills workshops related to the course are implemented on the campuses.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 3 credits, which corresponds to 3 x 27h = 81h 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.

A prerequisite is completed studies in the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.

Assessment criteria

Return of preliminary assignments, Moodle proficiency tests and Moodle exam, and participation in workshops.

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:
- make sure 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
- 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