Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
• Explain the concepts of health and functional capacity
• Describe the starting levels of functional capacity assessment
• Name factors affecting functional capacity in authentic client environments
• Recognise the importance of client-centred approach and professional interaction in the therapy profession
• Describe the key tasks and operating environments of a physiotherapist

Implementation and methods of teaching

In the study course, you study independently and under the guidance of a teacher in online workshops (Zoom), home campuses and in real working life situations.
Independent study includes preliminary tasks and learning tasks.

Timing and attendance

2.9.-15.11.2024.

Internships in working life environment, seminar and training on campuses are mandatory. It is not possible to participate in the training classes on campus via Zoom.

The learning events are displayed on the Moodle platform of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material can be found on the Moodle platform.
The course does not require you to buy literature for yourself.

Working life cooperation

The study course includes 3 x 8 hours of training in real working life environments.
The study course includes getting to know the physiotherapist's tasks and working environments and an interview.
The student acquires the internship place and physiotherapist interview place himself.

Exam retakes

The instructions according to the degree regulations are followed.

Learning environment

Campus
Online environments
Working life environment

Student time use and work load

The whole study course is 5 credits, which means approximately 135 hours of student work.
Contact teaching: 46 h
Training in workin life environment: 28 h
Independent study time: 61 h

Contents

Health and functional capacity
ICF model
Encounter and interaction
Developmental psychology and the life cycle
Physiotherapist's core competence and key working environments
Ethical competence of a physiotherapist
Training in authentic working life environments

Assessment criteria

Accepted - Failed

The tasks of the study course must have been successfully completed.
The attendance requirement is met.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

Criteria for passing:

The tasks of the study course must have been successfully completed.
The attendance requirement is met.

The student is able to:
- Explain the concepts of health and functional capacity
- Describe the starting points for the assessment of functional capacity
- Identify factors affecting functional capacity in real customer environments
- Recognize the importance of client-centered interaction and professional communication in the therapy profession
- Describe the main tasks and working environments of a physiotherapist