Study Guide

Objective

The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills to work as a school physiotherapist. You will learn to collaborate with various professionals to influence the functional capacity of students. You will understand the importance of the curriculum in basic education and know how to apply it when working as an expert in the school environment. During the course, you will become proficient in evaluating the results of Move! measurements and learn to use them in planning individualized physiotherapy processes. Additionally, you will delve into the assessment of ergonomics and the possibilities of technology to support the well-being of students.

After completing the course:
- You will be able to utilize multidisciplinary collaboration in the school environment to promote students' functional capacity
- You will be able to consider the content of curricula in physiotherapeutic teaching sessions
- You will be able to evaluate the results of Move! measurements and plan physiotherapy based on them
- You will be able to assess the working ergonomics of school-aged children
- You will recognize the possibilities of technology as part of physiotherapy for school-aged children

Content

Are you interested in working as a physiotherapist in the school environment? There are still few school physiotherapists, but their expertise is in high demand. In this course, you will have a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities offered by the school environment and apply your skills in practice through various learning tasks. The course provides you with a foundation to work in a versatile role within the school environment. Join us and open up new career opportunities!

The topics of the course include:
- The physiotherapist as part of school health care
- Move! tests in assessing functional capacity
- Considering curricula in the work of a physiotherapist
- Ergonomics as part of a student's daily environment

The course is suitable for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who want to deepen their knowledge in school physiotherapy.

Location and time

Online course that you can study at your own pace within the completion period.

Materials

All materials are available on the course's online platform.

Teaching methods

In this course, you will get to explore the opportunities offered by the school environment and apply your expertise through various learning tasks. The course consists of independent study of materials and completion of tasks. You can complete the course according to your own schedule.

Student workload

The course is 5 ECTS credits, equivalent to 135 hours of student work. This 135 hours consists of independent study of materials and self-assessments through tasks. You can progress through the course at your own pace.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

To achieve a passing grade, you must review the provided materials and successfully complete the tasks available on the platform.