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Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy, Multimodal Studies, Spring, 2022: SFAK22

Code: SFAK22

Degree title
Physiotherapist
Credits
210 ects
Duration
3.5 years (210 cr)
Start semester
Spring 2022
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Spring 2022 Autumn 2022 Spring 2023 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 4. / 2022 5. / 2022 6. / 2022 1. / 2022 2. / 2022 3. / 2022 4. / 2023 5. / 2023 6. / 2023 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2023 4. / 2024 5. / 2024 6. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2024 4. / 2025 5. / 2025 6. / 2025
SFAK22-1
Becoming Familiar with Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

59
SFAK22-11
Introduction to Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

17
SF10007 Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession 6 6 6 3 3
SF10008 Human Development and Functioning 11 11 11 5.5 5.5
SFAK22-12
Multiple Professional Perspectives on Social and Health Care

(Choose all )

12
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2 2 2 1 1
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SY10004 Reporting and Written Communication 2 2 2 1 1
SF10010 Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK22-13
Multi-Professional Work in Social and Health Care

(Choose all )

15
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2 2 2 1 1
SF10009 English at Work for Physiotherapy 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SF10014 Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance 6 6 6 3 3
SFAK22-14
Supporting Clients’ Functional Capacity in Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

15
SF10013 Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities 11 11 11 11
SF10012 Pain Management in Physiotherapy 4 4 4 4
SFAK22-2
Acquiring Skills for Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

57
SFAK22-21
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Various Client Groups

(Choose all )

13
SF10017 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 7 7 7 3.5 3.5
SF10018 Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2 2 2 1 1
SF10020 Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SFAK22-22
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy in Health Promotion

(Choose all )

16
SF10015 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 8 8 8 4 4
SF10016 1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy 8 8 8 4 4
SFAK22-23
Neurological Physiotherapy for Rehabilitation

(Choose all )

14
SF10021 Neurological Physiotherapy 1 9 8 8 4 4
SF10022 Professional Development in Career Planning 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SY10009 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2 4 4 4 2 2
SFAK22-24
Using Research Evidence in Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

14
SF10024 2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life 7 7 7 3.5 3.5
SF10029 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10025 Spoken Communication in Finnish 2 2 2 1 1
SFAK22-3
Applying Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

49
SFAK22-31
Management of Personal Competencies

(Choose all )

18
SF10030 Wellbeing at Work 4 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10026 3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work 8 8 8 4 4
SY10010 Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10028 Scientific Writing 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SFAK22-32
Applying Personal Competencies

(Choose all )

10
KY10001 Thesis Planning 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10032 Neurological Physiotherapy 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK22-33
Evidence Based Practice

(Choose all )

16
SF10033 4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life 10 10 10 5 5
KY10002 Thesis Implementation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10034 Professional Development and Employability Skills 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SFAK22-34
Active Inclusion of Clients

(Choose all )

5
SF10031 Physiotherapy for Older People 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK22-4
Advancing Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

15
SFAK22-41
Professional Expertise in Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

15
SF10035 5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life 10 10 10 5 5
KY10003 Thesis Finalising 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK22-5
Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 30)

30
SFAK22-51
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15 15 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
SFAK22-52
Other Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15 15 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
Total 210 29 59 51 41 29 30 29 27 24 26 15 14.5 14.5 0 0 22.5 7.5 14.5 14.5 0 0 13.5 13.5 12 12 0 0 13 13 7.5 7.5 0

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Shared competences of UAS Bachelor's degrees 2022

In Finnish universities of applied sciences, the competences of degrees have been defined as programme-specific competences and shared competences. Competences refer to extensive competence modules, which are combinations of individual knowledge, skills and attitudes. Programme-specific competences form the basis of a student's professional expertise. Shared competences are common competence areas for different programmes and degrees, and they create the foundation for operating in a workplace, cooperation and the development of expertise.

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2

Shared Competences of Physiotherapy 2022

6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
6 Yrittäjyys- ja liiketoimintaosaaminen

• Ymmärtää organisaatio-, ongelmanratkaisu-, organisointi-, arviointi- ja johtopäätöksentekotaitoja ja muutoskykyisyyttä
• Ymmärtää markkinatuntemusta, kustannus- ja tuloksellisuustietoisuutta ja liiketoimintaprosessia
• Pystyy jatkuvaan osaamisen ylläpitämiseen ja uudistumiseen, sekä yrittäjämäiseen toimintaan että oman osaamisen markkinointiin
• Osaa toimia innovatiivisesti, itsenäisesti ja vastuullisesti

Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
Not grouped
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
Reporting and Written Communication
English at Work for Physiotherapy
Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2
Spoken Communication in Finnish
Scientific Writing
Thesis Planning
Thesis Implementation
Thesis Finalising

Code Name Credits (cr)
SFAK22-1
Becoming Familiar with Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

59
SFAK22-11
Introduction to Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

17
SF10007 Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession 6
SF10008 Human Development and Functioning 11
SFAK22-12
Multiple Professional Perspectives on Social and Health Care

(Choose all )

12
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3
SY10004 Reporting and Written Communication 2
SF10010 Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities 5
SFAK22-13
Multi-Professional Work in Social and Health Care

(Choose all )

15
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2
SF10009 English at Work for Physiotherapy 3
SF10014 Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance 6
SFAK22-14
Supporting Clients’ Functional Capacity in Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

15
SF10013 Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities 11
SF10012 Pain Management in Physiotherapy 4
SFAK22-2
Acquiring Skills for Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

57
SFAK22-21
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Various Client Groups

(Choose all )

13
SF10017 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 7
SF10018 Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy 1
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2
SF10020 Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy 3
SFAK22-22
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy in Health Promotion

(Choose all )

16
SF10015 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 8
SF10016 1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy 8
SFAK22-23
Neurological Physiotherapy for Rehabilitation

(Choose all )

14
SF10021 Neurological Physiotherapy 1 9
SF10022 Professional Development in Career Planning 1
SY10009 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2 4
SFAK22-24
Using Research Evidence in Physiotherapy

(Choose all )

14
SF10024 2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life 7
SF10029 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 5
SF10025 Spoken Communication in Finnish 2
SFAK22-3
Applying Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

49
SFAK22-31
Management of Personal Competencies

(Choose all )

18
SF10030 Wellbeing at Work 4
SF10026 3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work 8
SY10010 Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances 5
SF10028 Scientific Writing 1
SFAK22-32
Applying Personal Competencies

(Choose all )

10
KY10001 Thesis Planning 5
SF10032 Neurological Physiotherapy 2 5
SFAK22-33
Evidence Based Practice

(Choose all )

16
SF10033 4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life 10
KY10002 Thesis Implementation 5
SF10034 Professional Development and Employability Skills 1
SFAK22-34
Active Inclusion of Clients

(Choose all )

5
SF10031 Physiotherapy for Older People 5
SFAK22-4
Advancing Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

15
SFAK22-41
Professional Expertise in Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all )

15
SF10035 5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life 10
KY10003 Thesis Finalising 5
SFAK22-5
Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 30 )

30
SFAK22-51
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15 )

15
SFAK22-52
Other Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15 )

15
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