Impacts of Diseases on the Structures, Functioning and Functional Capacity of the Body (5 cr)
Code: AH00DA28-3001
General information
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
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
- Eija Viitala
- Katri Angelin
Groups
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HLPRFYS24S
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HLTIFYS24S
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• Describe the main dysfunctions of the respiratory and circulatory system, musculoskeletal system, central and peripheral nervous system, and mental health in different age groups
• Identify groups of medication and their effects on key diseases from the perspective of physiotherapy
• Describe the effects of illnesses and their pharmacotherapy on functional capacity
• Recognise the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation in the implementation of safe and appropriate pharmacotherapy and medical treatment for clients
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is an entirely online, self-paced course. The learning environment is Moodle.
Timing and attendance
The course can be completed in Moodle at a time of your choosing between January 7 and July 31, 2025. Assessments for work completed in June or July will be provided in August. In this case, evaluations will be dated to the day the final assignment was submitted in June or July.
Learning material and recommended literature
The learning materials are available on the Moodle platform.
Working life cooperation
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Learning environment
Moodle.
Student time use and work load
The course is worth a total of 5 credits.
1 credit = 27 hours of student work.
In total, this equates to 135 hours of student work.
Assessment scale
1-5