Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Expert of remote therapies - Diploma education
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
08.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
07.04.2025 - 18.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
09.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
03.03.2025 - 06.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
10.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Content
Physiotherapy Practice
= Physiotherapy aimed at promoting the well-being and health of children and adolescents.
The practical training includes a knowledge base on pediatric and adolescent physiotherapy. Key topics include guidance for children and adolescents, sports injuries and scoliosis.
Practice locations: School health care, education sector, early childhood education (daycare centers), sports clubs TARMO learning environment.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
09.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Content
Physiotherapy Practice
= Physiotherapy aimed at promoting the well-being and health of children and adolescents.
The practical training includes a knowledge base on pediatric and adolescent physiotherapy. Key topics include guidance for children and adolescents, sports injuries and scoliosis.
Practice locations: School health care, education sector, early childhood education (daycare centers), sports clubs TARMO learning environment.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
10.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
Timing
05.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK22Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
08.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
08.08.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK22Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
General Objectives of Physiotherapy Practice:
Physiotherapy practice is a learning process aimed at familiarizing the student with the key practical tasks of the physiotherapist profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulations 2020).
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their own competencies broadly across the core areas of physiotherapy expertise.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies needed at various stages of physiotherapy processes.
In physiotherapy practice, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates their knowledge, skills, and competencies in various physiotherapy work and operational environments, with different clients and patients, as well as with different client and patient groups.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
Internships marked in planning your career
Development of reflection skills
Content
Internships in Career Planning
Reservation of internships
Doing your own reflection task
Reflection competence assessment
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
Internships marked in planning your career
Development of reflection skills
Content
Internships in Career Planning
Reservation of internships
Doing your own reflection task
Reflection competence assessment
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFAK22Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
I can plan and participate in a workshop on working life competenece
I know how to present my expertise
Content
Competence at Work Seminar Planning and Implementation.
Finding Job Search Documents (elevator pitch, electronic portfolio)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
I can plan and participate in a workshop on working life competenece
I know how to present my expertise
Content
Competence at Work Seminar Planning and Implementation.
Finding Job Search Documents (elevator pitch, electronic portfolio)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Detects the progression of a physiotherapy career and its potential
Get views of a physiotherapist's job and job search
The importance of interaction in job-seeking situations
Content
Own professional competence
Career day planning
Career day implementation, what kind of different careers of physiotherapist are
Checking the criminal background record to allow for a third internship
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
Detects the progression of a physiotherapy career and its potential
Get views of a physiotherapist's job and job search
The importance of interaction in job-seeking situations
Content
Own professional competence
Career day planning
Career day implementation, what kind of different careers of physiotherapist are
Checking the criminal background record to allow for a third internship
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
40 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Helena Ikonen
Teacher in charge
Helena Ikonen
Groups
-
SHAK25Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2025
-
SSAK25Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2025
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
You are familiar with the totality of social and health services and the key principles of guidance and supervision
You are familiar with the legislation governing the rights and obligations of the customer and the patient, as well as other key legislation
Familiarize yourself with the law of multidisciplinary recording
You will understand the societal change in the development of customer-centric services and the service system
You understand the importance of security and privacy requirements and ethics
You understand the role of the customer and the professional in using and controlling the use of electronic services
You can find out the customer's service needs and the services available
Can explain and describe the importance of recording in the multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation and service of a client / patient
You can explain and describe the importance of the legislation and various registers related to the production and use of information
You can explain and describe the requirements of legislation in the registration of the social and health sector
Content
Social, health and rehabilitation services
Service structures, organizational responsibility
Key legislation and customer registers
Social and health guidance and supervision
Social and health policy, current operational programs and strategies
Customer rights and involvement in the choice of services
Determining the customer's service needs and available services
Customer orientation, multifunctionality and multi-professionalism in customer service
Electronic transactions and digital services
Multidisciplinary recording
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 03.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anna Salo
- Satu Kinnunen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Ihanus
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Satu Kinnunen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SSAK24Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2024
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SHAK24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 28.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Minna Peake
- Lauri Saarelainen
- Jenni Massinen
- Satu Kinnunen
Teacher in charge
Lauri Saarelainen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SSNS24Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SHNS24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
17.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Sanna Ahponen-Käyhkö
- Helena Ikonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Helena Ikonen
Scheduling groups
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 1 (Size: 4. Open UAS: 0.)
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 2 (Size: 4. Open UAS: 0.)
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 3 (Size: 4. Open UAS: 0.)
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 4 (Size: 4. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SSNS24Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SHNS24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2024
Small groups
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 1
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 2
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 3
- Moniammatillinen ryhmä 4
Objective
You are familiar with the totality of social and health services and the key principles of guidance and supervision
You are familiar with the legislation governing the rights and obligations of the customer and the patient, as well as other key legislation
Familiarize yourself with the law of multidisciplinary recording
You will understand the societal change in the development of customer-centric services and the service system
You understand the importance of security and privacy requirements and ethics
You understand the role of the customer and the professional in using and controlling the use of electronic services
You can find out the customer's service needs and the services available
Can explain and describe the importance of recording in the multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation and service of a client / patient
You can explain and describe the importance of the legislation and various registers related to the production and use of information
You can explain and describe the requirements of legislation in the registration of the social and health sector
Content
Social, health and rehabilitation services
Service structures, organizational responsibility
Key legislation and customer registers
Social and health guidance and supervision
Social and health policy, current operational programs and strategies
Customer rights and involvement in the choice of services
Determining the customer's service needs and available services
Customer orientation, multifunctionality and multi-professionalism in customer service
Electronic transactions and digital services
Multidisciplinary recording
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
07.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Maiju Issakainen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
Physiotherapy Guidance and Counseling 5 ECTS
- You are able to interact in the different phases of the physiotherapy process.
- You are able to plan, implement, and evaluate an individual physiotherapy process.
- You are able to explain the principles of remote guidance.
Professional Growth 1 ECTS
- You will deepen your understanding of teamwork and team-based learning, as well as critical reflection on your own learning.
- You will understand the significance of career goal planning as part of professional growth.
Content
Physiotherapy guidance and counseling 5 ECTS
- The physiotherapy process
- Physiotherapeutic interaction
- Remote guidance
Professional growth 1 ECTS
- Beginning of the semester and the following semester: Start of the semester and the following semester
- Goal-oriented team work
- Reflection
- Updating career portfolio:
- Team development discussions
- Internships on the career path
Teaching methods
Professional growth;
You will deepen your expertise in teamwork and team learning as well as critically examining your own learning.
You understand the importance of planning career goals as part of professional growth.
You make a study plan for the semester.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
09.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
Physiotherapy Guidance and Counseling 5 ECTS
- You are able to interact in the different phases of the physiotherapy process.
- You are able to plan, implement, and evaluate an individual physiotherapy process.
- You are able to explain the principles of remote guidance.
Professional Growth 1 ECTS
- You will deepen your understanding of teamwork and team-based learning, as well as critical reflection on your own learning.
- You will understand the significance of career goal planning as part of professional growth.
Content
Physiotherapy guidance and counseling 5 ECTS
- The physiotherapy process
- Physiotherapeutic interaction
- Remote guidance
Professional growth 1 ECTS
- Beginning of the semester and the following semester: Start of the semester and the following semester
- Goal-oriented team work
- Reflection
- Updating career portfolio:
- Team development discussions
- Internships on the career path
Teaching methods
Professional growth;
You will deepen your expertise in teamwork and team learning as well as critically examining your own learning.
You understand the importance of planning career goals as part of professional growth.
You make a study plan for the semester.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Sanna Lötjönen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to physiotherapy.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Content
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• patient/client interview and guidance
• nutrition
• health-enhancing physical activity
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills
Location and time
Tikkarinne campus, contact teaching
Materials
Moodle materials
Teaching methods
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to physiotherapy.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Core content:
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• patient/client interview and guidance
• nutrition
• health-enhancing physical activity
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills
Exam schedules
Final exam at the end of the course, two resits.
Completion alternatives
Accreditation of prior learning (AHOT process). Contact the lecturer in charge.
Student workload
3 ECTS credits = approximately 80 hours of student's work
Contact teaching 22hrs (11 lessons), final exam 2h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
0-5 Written and spoken skills and learning (CEFR B2)
Course assessment is based on the final exam at the end of the course, as well as the written and spoken performance in assignments, activity in class and online.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student fails to do the given task. / The student fails to understand the task instructions entirely or misunderstands a major part of the task. / The message does not get through to the audience, it is very difficult to follow, and/or there are severe problems in delivering the message. / There are severe problems in delivery and using the language to communicate in the situation or understanding the messages of others. / The student has not understood the situation and his role in it. In a speech, the student fails to speak or consistently uses written language by reading a text out loud. / The student has copied a large part of his message from someone else’s text or speech. The student has not done his part of a teamwork assignment.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Discussing a subject in different professional situations is rather limited and simple. The text or speech meets only some of the requirements of the task, and there is a lot to improve in the logical structure and fluency of the text/speech. The student has partially understood the task, but there are some aspects still missing. The student uses satisfactory language: it includes simple or basic structures, There are still mistakes in the basic grammar structures too. Some or several parts of the message can be misunderstood. The text is not very coherent or logical. The language includes a lot of simple expressions, which may also contain some errors. Speaking about professional topics is satisfactory, simple, slow, insecure, and on some matters even poor. Interaction in speaking is minimal, or partly lacking. The main message is still delivered. There is a lot of hesitation, the pauses in speech may be long, and the pronunciation may interfere with the delivery. The student may still understand the importance of small talk, and how to be polite in English.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Discussing the subject is for the most part versatile, and the text/speech meets the requirements of the task in versatile professional situations in speaking and writing. The text/speech is clear, logical, or fairly logical. The message is coherent for the most part, but there can be some minor lapses in it. The student has understood the appropriate style and is able to use it for the most part. There may still be some stylistic errors, but they are minor or not consistent. The language is fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The majority of the structures the student uses are correct and he/she can use professional terminology to deliver the message. The basic grammar is correct. The more demanding and advanced structures and idiomatic expressions still cause some problems. The student has understood the instructions of the task. Speaking is clear, fluent and skillful for the most part, and the speaker succeeds well in the communication. The speech is also cohesive, logical, and easy to follow. The speaker engages the audience, in both verbal and non-verbal language. There may still be some hesitation, pauses and errors in pronunciation, but they are not consistent and they do not obstruct the message.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can use skillful, fluent, and precise expressions on variable subjects and he/she can communicate effectively in different kinds of professional situations, even complex ones. The student has understood the task extremely well. The student also succeeds in persuading others in English. The text/speech is very clear, logical, and versatile. The message is very coherent and the ideas are linked together fluently. The student can deliver the message in a natural and idiomatic way and the message is stylistically appropriate. The use of English is fluent and the structures are very versatile. In addition, the vocabulary is extensive. The use of non-verbal communication is natural and appropriate. Moreover, it supports verbal language very well. The spoken communication is very interactive and natural. The student's speech, intonation, and pronunciation are fluent, clear, and precise. The tempo is natural and appropriate.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Sanna Lötjönen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Objective
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to physiotherapy.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Content
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• patient/client interview and guidance
• nutrition
• health-enhancing physical activity
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills
Location and time
Tikkarinne campus, contact teaching
Materials
Moodle materials
Teaching methods
• You can describe your studies and future profession in healthcare both in speaking and writing.
• You can communicate appropriately in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
• You are able to research information and read texts related to physiotherapy.
• You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Core content:
• studying at a university of applied sciences
• job description
• telephone communication
• email communication
• conversational skills
• patient/client interview and guidance
• nutrition
• health-enhancing physical activity
• field-specific terminology
• activities of daily living and assistive equipment
• reading and writing skills
Exam schedules
Final exam at the end of the course, two resits.
Completion alternatives
Accreditation of prior learning (AHOT process). Contact the lecturer in charge.
Student workload
3 ECTS credits = approximately 80 hours of student's work
Contact teaching 22hrs (11 lessons), final exam 2h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
0-5 Written and spoken skills and learning (CEFR B2)
Course assessment is based on the final exam at the end of the course, as well as the written and spoken performance in assignments, activity in class and online.
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student fails to do the given task. / The student fails to understand the task instructions entirely or misunderstands a major part of the task. / The message does not get through to the audience, it is very difficult to follow, and/or there are severe problems in delivering the message. / There are severe problems in delivery and using the language to communicate in the situation or understanding the messages of others. / The student has not understood the situation and his role in it. In a speech, the student fails to speak or consistently uses written language by reading a text out loud. / The student has copied a large part of his message from someone else’s text or speech. The student has not done his part of a teamwork assignment.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Discussing a subject in different professional situations is rather limited and simple. The text or speech meets only some of the requirements of the task, and there is a lot to improve in the logical structure and fluency of the text/speech. The student has partially understood the task, but there are some aspects still missing. The student uses satisfactory language: it includes simple or basic structures, There are still mistakes in the basic grammar structures too. Some or several parts of the message can be misunderstood. The text is not very coherent or logical. The language includes a lot of simple expressions, which may also contain some errors. Speaking about professional topics is satisfactory, simple, slow, insecure, and on some matters even poor. Interaction in speaking is minimal, or partly lacking. The main message is still delivered. There is a lot of hesitation, the pauses in speech may be long, and the pronunciation may interfere with the delivery. The student may still understand the importance of small talk, and how to be polite in English.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Discussing the subject is for the most part versatile, and the text/speech meets the requirements of the task in versatile professional situations in speaking and writing. The text/speech is clear, logical, or fairly logical. The message is coherent for the most part, but there can be some minor lapses in it. The student has understood the appropriate style and is able to use it for the most part. There may still be some stylistic errors, but they are minor or not consistent. The language is fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The majority of the structures the student uses are correct and he/she can use professional terminology to deliver the message. The basic grammar is correct. The more demanding and advanced structures and idiomatic expressions still cause some problems. The student has understood the instructions of the task. Speaking is clear, fluent and skillful for the most part, and the speaker succeeds well in the communication. The speech is also cohesive, logical, and easy to follow. The speaker engages the audience, in both verbal and non-verbal language. There may still be some hesitation, pauses and errors in pronunciation, but they are not consistent and they do not obstruct the message.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student can use skillful, fluent, and precise expressions on variable subjects and he/she can communicate effectively in different kinds of professional situations, even complex ones. The student has understood the task extremely well. The student also succeeds in persuading others in English. The text/speech is very clear, logical, and versatile. The message is very coherent and the ideas are linked together fluently. The student can deliver the message in a natural and idiomatic way and the message is stylistically appropriate. The use of English is fluent and the structures are very versatile. In addition, the vocabulary is extensive. The use of non-verbal communication is natural and appropriate. Moreover, it supports verbal language very well. The spoken communication is very interactive and natural. The student's speech, intonation, and pronunciation are fluent, clear, and precise. The tempo is natural and appropriate.
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 10.11.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
The aim of this Mooc is that students will know what kind of ethical problems are involved in Telerehabilitation and they can pay attention to them when planning, implementing and evaluating telerehabilitation.
Mooc is planned for all students and employees in social and health care who are interested in ethical issues in telerehabilitation. The course is created in Sote-Peda 24/7 project during 2018-2020.
Content
What is telerehabilitation?
Ethical issues in telerehabilitation
Ethical phenomena in the use of wearable sensory devices
Case
Teaching methods
The aim of this Mooc is that students will know what kind of ethical problems are involved in Telerehabilitation and they can pay attention to them when planning, implementing and evaluating telerehabilitation.
Mooc is planned for all students and employees in social and health care who are interested in ethical issues in telerehabilitation. The course is created in Sote-Peda 24/7 project during 2018-2020.
What is telerehabilitation?
Ethical issues in telerehabilitation
Ethical phenomena in the use of wearable sensory devices
Case
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 20.04.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
The aim of this Mooc is that students will know what kind of ethical problems are involved in Telerehabilitation and they can pay attention to them when planning, implementing and evaluating telerehabilitation.
Mooc is planned for all students and employees in social and health care who are interested in ethical issues in telerehabilitation. The course is created in Sote-Peda 24/7 project during 2018-2020.
Content
What is telerehabilitation?
Ethical issues in telerehabilitation
Ethical phenomena in the use of wearable sensory devices
Case
Location and time
Moodle-environment
Materials
In the Moodle
Teaching methods
he aim of this course (1 credit) is that students will know what kind of ethical problems are involved in telerehabilitation and how they can pay attention to them when planning, implementing and evaluating telerehabilitation. The course is aimed for all who are interested in telerehabilitation and ethical issues that are involved in it.
There is a short animation, videolecture, article and a case about telerehabilitation and its`ethical issues in the Moodle. You will anser some questions after listening/reading the videolecture and the article. You`ll apply your knowledge about ethical issues in the final case.
Student workload
1 ECT = 27 hours work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
All assignments are done and approved.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
Teacher in charge
Juha Jalovaara
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Teaching methods
The course will cover the following topics and associated tasks:
- Defining remote technology, its concepts, and terminology
- Exploring the application of remote technology in rehabilitation
- Analyzing technological solutions for teletherapy
- Assessing the usability and effectiveness of teletherapy
- Understanding factors related to information security in teletherapy
- Examining the ethical considerations in teletherapy
- Learning about guidance methods in teletherapy planning
- Exploring future prospects of teletherapy in the field of rehabilitation
Each section will feature a standalone task to evaluate your understanding.
- Independent development task
Student workload
5 credits
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
20.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Pukki
- Jaana Pantsari
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Objective
First aid:
- You are able to give first aid according to official guidelines of first aid
- You understand the importance of first aid skills and you know the central terminology of first aid and the meaning of mechanism of injury at the first aid to an injured person
- You are able to make a working diagnosis and call for additional rescue forces, if neccessary take safety factors into account in first aid situations
- You are able to give immediate first aid in the accidents and in the most common cases of illness
- You are able to give emergency first aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (a baby, a child, an adult) and use automated external defibrillator as a part of resuscitation
- You can track the patient's condition
- You give information about the prevention of injuries
Content
First aid:
- Official guidelines of first aid
- First aid-certificate is valid for 3 years
- How to act in the scene (accident, attack of illness)
- Examination of the patient and mechanism of injury
- Resuscitation using external defibrillator (CPR) (a baby, a child, an adult)
- First aid in following situations: Unconscious, attacks of illness, bleeding and schock, wounds, fractures, head and face injuries, joint injuries and most common injuries, allergetic reaction, bites and poisoning, skin burns, frost bites and hypothermia, heat illnesses, spiritual assistance, from first aid to emergency care
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Juha Pesonen
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Pukki
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 25. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Objective
First aid:
- You are able to give first aid according to official guidelines of first aid
- You understand the importance of first aid skills and you know the central terminology of first aid and the meaning of mechanism of injury at the first aid to an injured person
- You are able to make a working diagnosis and call for additional rescue forces, if neccessary take safety factors into account in first aid situations
- You are able to give immediate first aid in the accidents and in the most common cases of illness
- You are able to give emergency first aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (a baby, a child, an adult) and use automated external defibrillator as a part of resuscitation
- You can track the patient's condition
- You give information about the prevention of injuries
Content
First aid:
- Official guidelines of first aid
- First aid-certificate is valid for 3 years
- How to act in the scene (accident, attack of illness)
- Examination of the patient and mechanism of injury
- Resuscitation using external defibrillator (CPR) (a baby, a child, an adult)
- First aid in following situations: Unconscious, attacks of illness, bleeding and schock, wounds, fractures, head and face injuries, joint injuries and most common injuries, allergetic reaction, bites and poisoning, skin burns, frost bites and hypothermia, heat illnesses, spiritual assistance, from first aid to emergency care
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 15
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
Is able to plan and implement client-oriented physiotherapy, taking into account the ability of the client or group to function
Is able to assess the functional capacity of the customer or group in relation to operating environments, service needs and societal prospects
Is able to work in multi-professional teams
Recognize your own competence through the core competencies of physiotherapy
Identify elements of internal and external entrepreneurship through their working environment
Content
As a learning environment, the student's self-selected area of physiotherapy e.g. working with an individual client or with groups in various positions in the physiotherapy field.
Task, -t strengthen the expertise through the core competencies of the student's physiotherapy.
Teaching methods
Work that develops physiotherapy expertise independently acquired for studies in complementary competence.
The work utilizes expertise related to the core competencies of physiotherapy (the core competences of physiotherapy)
Work must take place during higher education
The student directs the development of competence in relation to the core competence of physiotherapy
Further information
Instructions for implementation can be found in the Moodle for professional growth in the introductory section.
The credits are accumulated using the formula 1 ECTS = 27 working hours
Planning is also counted as working hours, which is 10% of the time of the concrete work.
The student counsellor is responsible for the AHOT
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
10.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
Timing
05.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Juha Jalovaara
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS21Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2021
Objective
General objectives of physiotherapy training:
The practice of physiotherapy is a learning process, the aim of which is to familiarize the student with practical tasks that are central to the physiotherapist's profession (Karelia University of Applied Sciences Degree Regulation 2020).
In the practice of physiotherapy, the student applies, analyzes and evaluates his/her own competence in a wide range of areas of the physiotherapist's core competence.
In the practice of physiotherapy, the student applies, analyzes, and evaluates the evidence-based knowledge, skills, and competencies required at different stages of the physiotherapy process.
In the practice of physiotherapy, the student applies, analyzes and evaluates his/her knowledge, skills and competence in different working and operating environments of physiotherapy, with different clients and patients, as well as with client and patient groups.
The specific competence objectives defined in the core competence areas of the physiotherapy practice practitioner are reported writing in the electrical enviroment Moodle.
Content
5. Physiotherapy Training
= Advanced training in physiotherapy
Training job
-Choose your training location according to your own interests.
- You can consider the choice of training job from the perspective of: "Where do I want to work after graduation".
- The training job finding is the responsibility of the student.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
You can starting an job training in physiotherapy when all previous semesters of studies have been successfully completed and have a performance entry in the student's study register 4 weeks before the start of the job training.
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
Teacher in charge
Katri Palpatzis
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
After this module, you will be aware of the importance of the implications of respiratory and coronary diseases on public health in Finland. Further, after this module, you will be able to plan, execute and assess respiratory and cardiovascular related physiotherapy, and to do this in a customer oriented approach using research knowledge.
You can communicate appropriately in various contexts both in speaking and writing.
Content
The common diseases of the respiratory and circulatory system and metabolism
Public health significance
Physiotherapy process
Lifestyle guidance (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social functioning)
Therapeutic exercise (strength, endurance, mobility and movement control) in physiotherapy for diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
Client work
Physiotherapeutic interview and reading and writing skills in English
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 04.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
- Sanna Lötjönen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
After this module, you will be aware of the importance of the implications of respiratory and coronary diseases on public health in Finland. Further, after this module, you will be able to plan, execute and assess respiratory and cardiovascular related physiotherapy, and to do this in a customer oriented approach using research knowledge.
You can communicate appropriately in various contexts both in speaking and writing.
Content
The common diseases of the respiratory and circulatory system and metabolism
Public health significance
Physiotherapy process
Lifestyle guidance (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, social functioning)
Therapeutic exercise (strength, endurance, mobility and movement control) in physiotherapy for diseases of the respiratory and cardiovascular diseases
Client work
Physiotherapeutic interview and reading and writing skills in English
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 120
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Sanna Ahponen-Käyhkö
- Anu Pukki
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Scheduling groups
- MR1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SSNS24Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SHNS24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2024
Small groups
- MR1
- Mr2
- MR3
- MR4
Objective
You are able to define what is meant by wellbeing, health and functional capacity, as well as name the dimensions of functional capacity and the core content of the ICF. You identify the protective and risk factors for wellbeing and health. You are able to explore promotive and preventive work at various levels and define their good practices and recommendations. You can give examples of multi-professional work and sustainable development in the field of social and health care.
Content
- wellbeing, health and functional capacity
- dimensions of functional capacity and ICF
- protective and risk factors for well-being, health and functional capacity
- national recommendations on well-being and health
- the levels and methods of promotive and preventive work
- good and evidence-based practices in promotive and preventive work
- sustainable development
- multi-professional work in the social and health care
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
Teacher in charge
Riitta Räsänen
Groups
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
You are able to define what is meant by wellbeing, health and functional capacity, as well as name the dimensions of functional capacity and the core content of the ICF. You identify the protective and risk factors for wellbeing and health. You are able to explore promotive and preventive work at various levels and define their good practices and recommendations. You can give examples of multi-professional work and sustainable development in the field of social and health care.
Content
- wellbeing, health and functional capacity
- dimensions of functional capacity and ICF
- protective and risk factors for well-being, health and functional capacity
- national recommendations on well-being and health
- the levels and methods of promotive and preventive work
- good and evidence-based practices in promotive and preventive work
- sustainable development
- multi-professional work in the social and health care
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Groups
-
SSAK24Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2024
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SHAK24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Blended Learning, 2024
Objective
You can define the key principles of highlighting worries, addressing concerns and motivational discussion methods and the RAI performance appraisal system, and apply the methods in practice
Content
Essential content:
Method for taking up one's worries:
- principles and steps for taking up
- a dialogue
- early intervention
Motivational discussion:
- phase model of behavior change
- key principles and methods of motivational discussion
- motivational discussion in practice
RAI assessment system:
- basics of RAI assessment system
- glossary and equipment of RAI assessment system
- implementation of RAI assessment and use of assessment data
Teaching methods
The course is completed online and includes assignments.
Student workload
2 credits correspond to 54 hours of the student's work
Further information
Before starting the study course, the student must have passed the HTT1 study course
AHOT (recognition and recognition of previously acquired skills):
If you have previously completed a study course method, return the certificate and/or study register extract and free-form application by e-mail to hanne.timonen@karelia.fi.
Subject the email: HTT 2, AHOT application/your name and student number
Application attachments: Add all the attachments corresponding to your work experience and/or education, with which you demonstrate previous experience.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hanne Timonen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Irmeli Stenberg-Louko
Teacher in charge
Hanne Timonen
Scheduling groups
- MR 1 (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR 2 (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR 3 (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR 4 (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
- MR 5 (Size: 35. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SSNS24Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SHNS24Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2024
Small groups
- MR 1
- MR 2
- MR 3
- MR 4
- MR 5
Objective
You can define the key principles of highlighting worries, addressing concerns and motivational discussion methods and the RAI performance appraisal system, and apply the methods in practice
Content
Essential content:
Method for taking up one's worries:
- principles and steps for taking up
- a dialogue
- early intervention
Motivational discussion:
- phase model of behavior change
- key principles and methods of motivational discussion
- motivational discussion in practice
RAI assessment system:
- basics of RAI assessment system
- glossary and equipment of RAI assessment system
- implementation of RAI assessment and use of assessment data
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
13.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Mirka Nisula
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 28.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Sanna Ahponen-Käyhkö
Teacher in charge
Mirka Nisula
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
-
SSNS24Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
- Mirka Nisula
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
-
Content
-
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
-
Content
-
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anu Pukki
Groups
-
SFAK22Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2022
Objective
Student can act as a physiotherapy practioner by using European Core Competencies Framework for working with older people (ECCF).
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
Student can act as a physiotherapy practioner by using European Core Competencies Framework for working with older people (ECCF).
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
02.05.2024 - 25.05.2025
Timing
09.09.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Seija Ollaranta
- Anne Airaksinen
Teacher in charge
Anne Airaksinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
You can describe ageing as a multidimensional physical, psychological, social and societal phenomenon. You know how to define what age-friendliness means. You will be able to look at age-friendliness in a multidisciplinary manner from different perspectives and identify the factors that influence it.
Content
- Ageing as a multidimensional phenomenon
- Age-friendliness
- Perspectives on promoting age-friendliness
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 10.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 300
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Occupational Theraphy
Teachers
- Mirka Nisula
- Helena Ikonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
-
SHNS22Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time studies, fall, 2022
-
SGAS22Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
-
SHAS22Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Fall, 2022
-
STNS22Public Health Nurse, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
-
SSAS22Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Fall, 2022
-
SSNS22Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Content
Management 2 ECTS
Social and health environment (e.g. different structures and cultures, technology and digitalisation, megatrends)
Strategic and related management (e.g. quality work and development, knowledge identification and communal knowledge management)
Different aspects of management (e.g. ethics, dialogicism, accountability, multidisciplinary, well-being at work)
Labour law, safety and safety at work
Economics and Entrepreneurship 1 ECTS
- Economic Competence and Budgeting
- Productification, Competition and Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Competence in Social and Health
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
- Exploitation of recorded information multiprofessionally in social and health services
- Methods of utilization of information, quality of service, continuity of care and service, statistics, research
- Information management and guidance development locally and nationally
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Mirka Nisula
- Helena Ikonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Groups
-
SSNK23Bachelor of Social Services, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2023
-
SHAK23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
-
SHNK23Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing, Full-time Studies, Spring, 2023
-
SSAK23Bachelor of Social Services, Blended learning, Spring, 2023
-
SGAK23Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Content
Management 2 ECTS
Social and health environment (e.g. different structures and cultures, technology and digitalisation, megatrends)
Strategic and related management (e.g. quality work and development, knowledge identification and communal knowledge management)
Different aspects of management (e.g. ethics, dialogicism, accountability, multidisciplinary, well-being at work)
Labour law, safety and safety at work
Economics and Entrepreneurship 1 ECTS
- Economic Competence and Budgeting
- Productification, Competition and Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Competence in Social and Health
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
- Exploitation of recorded information multiprofessionally in social and health services
- Methods of utilization of information, quality of service, continuity of care and service, statistics, research
- Information management and guidance development locally and nationally
Teaching methods
Management, Economy and Entrepreneurship 3 ECTS
I understand the environment in social and health care as a multidimensional and constantly changing entity
I am able to lead responsibly continuous development
I recognise labour law
I understand the principles and practices of strategic and related management
I understand the principles of social and health economics
I know the principles and practices relating to the creation and operation of a social and health business
Utilization of recorded information, knowledge management 2 ECTS
I know how to use the data generated in the customer's service and the organization's activities
I know how to evaluate multi-professionally generated data
I know to assess the reliability of information
Sisältö
Suomeksi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
20.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
11 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Noora Silvennoinen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
- Outline the key aspects of human physical, motor, and psychosocial development across the lifespan.
- Explain the major organ systems of the human body.
- Describe the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Perform palpation of the bony structures of the musculoskeletal system.
Content
Anatomy and Physiology 3 ECTS
Content:
- Anatomical and physiological terminology, including Latin nomenclature
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Tissues and structures of the musculoskeletal system
- Digestive system and metabolism
- Nervous system and other regulatory systems
Functional Anatomy 4 ECTS
- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints)
- Palpation of the major landmarks of the musculoskeletal system
- Assessment of human posture
- Clinical reasoning of muscle function in relation to postural assessment
Motor Development and Learning 4 ECTS
- Motor development across the lifespan
- Development of walking across the lifespan
- Motor control
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
11 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Pukki
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Groups
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
- Outline the key aspects of human physical, motor, and psychosocial development across the lifespan.
- Explain the major organ systems of the human body.
- Describe the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Perform palpation of the bony structures of the musculoskeletal system.
Content
Anatomy and Physiology 3 ECTS
Content:
- Anatomical and physiological terminology, including Latin nomenclature
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Tissues and structures of the musculoskeletal system
- Digestive system and metabolism
- Nervous system and other regulatory systems
Functional Anatomy 4 ECTS
- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints)
- Palpation of the major landmarks of the musculoskeletal system
- Assessment of human posture
- Clinical reasoning of muscle function in relation to postural assessment
Motor Development and Learning 4 ECTS
- Motor development across the lifespan
- Development of walking across the lifespan
- Motor control
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
Learning Outcomes;
At the end of the module, you are able to:
- encounter a pain patient in healthcare and recognize the importance of interaction
- to guide different means to manage pain beside the usual care
- describe the basics on pain physiology and how pain is experienced.
Content
- Significance of interaction and encounter in pain management
- Drug free pain management beside medicine care and usual care
- The definition of pain ja how pain is experienced
- Biopsychosocial framework
- how pain becomes chronic and chronic pain management.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
Learning Outcomes;
At the end of the module, you are able to:
- encounter a pain patient in healthcare and recognize the importance of interaction
- to guide different means to manage pain beside the usual care
- describe the basics on pain physiology and how pain is experienced.
Content
- Significance of interaction and encounter in pain management
- Drug free pain management beside medicine care and usual care
- The definition of pain ja how pain is experienced
- Biopsychosocial framework
- how pain becomes chronic and chronic pain management.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
Part A: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- You understand biopsychosocial approach to pain.
- You are able to implement holistic clinical reasoning using biopsychosocial framework of pain.
- You recognice special features of the encounters, interaction and communication with pain customer.
- You get familiar to different non-pharmacological treatment methods of pain.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- You recognize key concepts of pathophysiology and are able to use them as reading literature of physiotherapy.
- You are able to describe physiology of acute and chronic pain.
- You can recognise stages of healing process.
- You know possibilities physiotherapy treatment in different stages.
Part C: Neuroanatomy and physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment in physiotherapy, 1 ECTS
- You can recognise and assess the structures and function of neural system.
- You know basics of neurodynamic treatment.
Content
Part A: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- Pain as biopsychosocial phenomena.
- Pain related, holistic clinical reasoning using biopsychosocial approach to pain.
- Pain related encounters, interaction and communication: practical training.
- Different non-pharmacological treatment methods of pain.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- Key concepts of pathophysiology in literature of physiotherapy.
- Physiology of acute and chronic pain.
- Stages of healing process
- Possibilities of physiotherapy treatment in different healing stages.
Part C: Neuroanatomy and physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment in physiotherapy, 1 ECTS
- Recalling of neuroanatomy and -physiology
- Assessment of myotomes, dermatomes, and reflexes in practice
- Assessment of neurodynamics and neurodynamic treatment
Location and time
Contact lessons are provided in Karelia UAS's Tikkarinne Campus (Tikkarinne 9, 80200 Joensuu)
Materials
Part A: Physiotherapy in Pain Management, 2 ECTS
- Textbook for learning in course and for learning assignment: Luomajoki, H., Koho, P., Ojala, T., Röning, T., Takatalo, J., Tarnanen, S., Holopainen, R., Mikkonen, J., Ekström, K. & Kouri, JP. 2020. Ammattilaisen Kipukirja. VK-Kustannus Oy, Lahti.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- Textbook for learning in course and for learning assignment: Pasanen, K., Haapasalo, H., Halen, P. ja Parkkari J. 2021. Urheiluvammojen ehkäisy, hoito ja kuntoutus. VK-kustannus Oy, Lahti.
Osa C: Neuroanatomy and Physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment, 1 ECTS
- Textboor for exam: Leppäluoto, J., Rintamäki, H., Vakkuri, O., Vierimaa, H. & Lauri, T. Anatomia ja fysiologia rakenteesta toimintaan.
Teaching methods
Course consists of three parts:
Part A: Physiotherapy in Pain Management: , 2 ECTS
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1op
Osa C: Neuroanatomy and Physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment, 1 ECTS
Learning is supported by Flipped Learning method:
- Learning process is guided by learning tasks and independent studying. Learning process is presented in Moodle.
- Knowledge and skills acquired by earning tasks and independent studying are applied and practiced in contact lessons.
Exam schedules
Course includes 10 learning assignments. Learning assignments are scheduled and the schedule is presented in Moodle.
International connections
This course is not available for Exchange Students.
Completion alternatives
No optional methods of execution.
Student workload
4 ECTS = 108 hours of students work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: Student has passed all 10 learning tasks in given schedule.
Fail: Student has not passed all 10 learning tasks in given schedule.
Further information
Previous studies and competences are required to this course:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Functional Anatomy
- Motor development and learning
- Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities (Incl. individual and group instruction and guidance, Motivational Interview: Theory and Practice)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Student passes all 10 learning assignments. Learning assignments and evaluation criteria are presented on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Objective
Part A: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- You understand biopsychosocial approach to pain.
- You are able to implement holistic clinical reasoning using biopsychosocial framework of pain.
- You recognice special features of the encounters, interaction and communication with pain customer.
- You get familiar to different non-pharmacological treatment methods of pain.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- You recognize key concepts of pathophysiology and are able to use them as reading literature of physiotherapy.
- You are able to describe physiology of acute and chronic pain.
- You can recognise stages of healing process.
- You know possibilities physiotherapy treatment in different stages.
Part C: Neuroanatomy and physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment in physiotherapy, 1 ECTS
- You can recognise and assess the structures and function of neural system.
- You know basics of neurodynamic treatment.
Content
Part A: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- Pain as biopsychosocial phenomena.
- Pain related, holistic clinical reasoning using biopsychosocial approach to pain.
- Pain related encounters, interaction and communication: practical training.
- Different non-pharmacological treatment methods of pain.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- Key concepts of pathophysiology in literature of physiotherapy.
- Physiology of acute and chronic pain.
- Stages of healing process
- Possibilities of physiotherapy treatment in different healing stages.
Part C: Neuroanatomy and physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment in physiotherapy, 1 ECTS
- Recalling of neuroanatomy and -physiology
- Assessment of myotomes, dermatomes, and reflexes in practice
- Assessment of neurodynamics and neurodynamic treatment
Location and time
Contact lessons are provided in Karelia UAS's Tikkarinne Campus (Tikkarinne 9, 80200 Joensuu)
Materials
Part A: Physiotherapy in Pain Management, 2 ECTS
- Textbook for learning in course and for learning assignment: Luomajoki, H., Koho, P., Ojala, T., Röning, T., Takatalo, J., Tarnanen, S., Holopainen, R., Mikkonen, J., Ekström, K. & Kouri, JP. 2020. Ammattilaisen Kipukirja. VK-Kustannus Oy, Lahti.
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1 ECTS
- Textbook for learning in course and for learning assignment: Pasanen, K., Haapasalo, H., Halen, P. ja Parkkari J. 2021. Urheiluvammojen ehkäisy, hoito ja kuntoutus. VK-kustannus Oy, Lahti.
Osa C: Neuroanatomy and Physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment, 1 ECTS
- Textboor for exam: Leppäluoto, J., Rintamäki, H., Vakkuri, O., Vierimaa, H. & Lauri, T. Anatomia ja fysiologia rakenteesta toimintaan.
Teaching methods
Course consists of three parts:
Part A: Physiotherapy in Pain Management: , 2 ECTS
Part B: Pathophysiology, 1op
Osa C: Neuroanatomy and Physiology and basics of neurological and neurodynamic assessment and treatment, 1 ECTS
Learning is supported by Flipped Learning method:
- Learning process is guided by learning tasks and independent studying. Learning process is presented in Moodle.
- Knowledge and skills acquired by earning tasks and independent studying are applied and practiced in contact lessons.
Exam schedules
Course includes 10 learning assignments. Learning assignments are scheduled and the schedule is presented in Moodle.
International connections
This course is not available for Exchange Students.
Completion alternatives
No optional methods of execution.
Student workload
4 ECTS = 108 hours of students work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: Student has passed all 10 learning tasks in given schedule.
Fail: Student has not passed all 10 learning tasks in given schedule.
Further information
Previous studies and competences are required to this course:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Functional Anatomy
- Motor development and learning
- Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities (Incl. individual and group instruction and guidance, Motivational Interview: Theory and Practice)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment methods and criteria
Student passes all 10 learning assignments. Learning assignments and evaluation criteria are presented on Moodle.
Enrollment
15.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Objective
-
Content
-
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Scheduling groups
- RIPA (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Small groups
- RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
-
Content
-
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
01.04.2025 - 08.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting cross-sectoral work capacity in its own role and identifies key risks for work capacity
• Manages approaches in goal setting to improve inclusion and agency
• Is able to choose methods to support employment and work capacity
• Is able to lead and coordinate different processes for work capacity
• Is able to participate in networks to support employees, employers and work community
• Is able to develop and promote employment and work capacity on different contexts
Content
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in guidance and learns to work as part of supporting networks for employment and work capacity. She/he learns to recognize risks for work capacity and methods for early prevention She/he is able to promote access to a sustainable rehabilitation/employment and return to work solutions
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS and the Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) together form the Work Capacity Coordinator training package 10 ECTS. Accepted completion of both courses gives the qualification to act as a Work Ability Coordinator.
The approved completion of the course The Reforming services for employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) must be completed before it is possible to complete Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
01.04.2025 - 08.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting cross-sectoral work capacity in its own role and identifies key risks for work capacity
• Manages approaches in goal setting to improve inclusion and agency
• Is able to choose methods to support employment and work capacity
• Is able to lead and coordinate different processes for work capacity
• Is able to participate in networks to support employees, employers and work community
• Is able to develop and promote employment and work capacity on different contexts
Content
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in guidance and learns to work as part of supporting networks for employment and work capacity. She/he learns to recognize risks for work capacity and methods for early prevention She/he is able to promote access to a sustainable rehabilitation/employment and return to work solutions
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS and the Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) together form the Work Capacity Coordinator training package 10 ECTS. Accepted completion of both courses gives the qualification to act as a Work Ability Coordinator.
The approved completion of the course The Reforming services for employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) must be completed before it is possible to complete Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
Learning outcomes
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
- recognize how exercise injuries occur
-identify factors that predispose to injuries and factors that protect against injuries
- outline the basics of planning exercise programme planning, that reduce the risks of injury
Content
Key Content
-The most common mechanisms of exercise induced injuries
- Factors predisposing to injuries
- Injury prevention
- Planning exercise to prevent injuries
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 27.04.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 110
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
Learning outcomes
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
- recognize how exercise injuries occur
-identify factors that predispose to injuries and factors that protect against injuries
- outline the basics of planning exercise programme planning, that reduce the risks of injury
Content
Key Content
-The most common mechanisms of exercise induced injuries
- Factors predisposing to injuries
- Injury prevention
- Planning exercise to prevent injuries
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 05.05.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 55. Open UAS: 55.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
Groups
-
KAKK25KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 27.10.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 19. Open UAS: 19.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
29.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 13.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
After the course:
- You know how to define the concept of work ability assessment.
- You know how to define where the work ability assessment is done.
- You know how the work ability assessment process goes forward both in occupational health care and in employment services.
- You know the roles of the employees participating in the process of the work ability assessment.
Content
- Work ability assessment
- Processes of work ability assessment
- The roles of employees in the process of the work ability assessment
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
29.05.2024 - 29.09.2024
Timing
14.10.2024 - 08.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
After the course:
- You know how to define the concept of work ability assessment.
- You know how to define where the work ability assessment is done.
- You know how the work ability assessment process goes forward both in occupational health care and in employment services.
- You know the roles of the employees participating in the process of the work ability assessment.
Content
- Work ability assessment
- Processes of work ability assessment
- The roles of employees in the process of the work ability assessment
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
10.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After the course:
- You know how to define the concept of work ability assessment.
- You know how to define where the work ability assessment is done.
- You know how the work ability assessment process goes forward both in occupational health care and in employment services.
- You know the roles of the employees participating in the process of the work ability assessment.
Content
- Work ability assessment
- Processes of work ability assessment
- The roles of employees in the process of the work ability assessment
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 150
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 50. Open UAS: 50.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
Learning Outcomes;
At the end of the module, you are able to:
- determine factors related to pain
- recognize/appreciate pain as an experience
- identify the differences between acute and chronic pain
- identify different means to manage pain
Content
What is pain?
* Why do we experience pain- what is its meaning?
* How is the pain message transmitted in the body? What does it mean to experience pain?
* What are the differences between acute and chronic pain?
* How else can pain be classified?
How can we influence pain without medication/ Drug-free means to influence pain?
* What is the internal medicine cabinet in our body- what it means and how can we use it?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
05.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Henri Romppanen
- Anne Ryhänen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
You can tell the pathophysiology and typical effects of the most common neurological diseases on the functioning, moving and well-being.
You can evaluate functioning, moving and resources of a neurological rehabiltee in the ICF framework by using suitable measurements.
You can plan, implement and evaluate the physiotherapy process of a neurological rehabilitee together with the rehabilitee, the relatives and others involved.
You can act with a neurological rehabilitee in Swedish.
Content
Neurology (UEF):
Evaluation of the fuctioning of a neurological rehabilitee
Special characteristics of neurological physiotherapy in various neurological diseases
Neuropsychology in the rehabilitation of adults in neurological rehabilitation
Swedish:
Oral communication with rehabilitees and in the working community
Vocabulary of physiotherapy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Henri Romppanen
- Anne Ryhänen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
You can tell the pathophysiology and typical effects of the most common neurological diseases on the functioning, moving and well-being.
You can evaluate functioning, moving and resources of a neurological rehabiltee in the ICF framework by using suitable measurements.
You can plan, implement and evaluate the physiotherapy process of a neurological rehabilitee together with the rehabilitee, the relatives and others involved.
You can act with a neurological rehabilitee in Swedish.
Content
Neurology (UEF):
Evaluation of the fuctioning of a neurological rehabilitee
Special characteristics of neurological physiotherapy in various neurological diseases
Neuropsychology in the rehabilitation of adults in neurological rehabilitation
Swedish:
Oral communication with rehabilitees and in the working community
Vocabulary of physiotherapy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
07.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
Part A: You can describe childrens` neurological diseases and disturbances and their effects on development and functioning. You can evaluate and promote childrens`development and its´ deviations. You can take into account special characteristics of childrens` neurological diseases and disturbances when planning and executing physiotherapy. You can recognize and describe principles of children orientation, familism, and multi-actor approach in rehabilitation.
Part B: You can plan, execute and evaluate adapted physical education.
Content
Part A: Children´s Neurological Physiotherapy 2 ects:
Pediatric neurology (set books exam 0,5 ects)
Children´s Neurological Physiotherapy 1.5 op
Part B: Adapted Physical Education 3 ects:
Practical training in Valtti Activity/Project 1 op
Assistive Equipments for Outdoor Activities -training 0,5 etcs
Adapted Physical Education 1.5 ects
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Part A: You can describe childrens` neurological diseases and disturbances and their effects on development and functioning. You can evaluate and promote childrens`development and its´ deviations. You can take into account special characteristics of childrens` neurological diseases and disturbances when planning and executing physiotherapy. You can recognize and describe principles of children orientation, familism, and multi-actor approach in rehabilitation.
Part B: You can plan, execute and evaluate adapted physical education.
Content
Part A: Children´s Neurological Physiotherapy 2 ects:
Pediatric neurology (set books exam 0,5 ects)
Children´s Neurological Physiotherapy 1.5 op
Part B: Adapted Physical Education 3 ects:
Practical training in Valtti Activity/Project 1 op
Assistive Equipments for Outdoor Activities -training 0,5 etcs
Adapted Physical Education 1.5 ects
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Complementary Studies
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
5 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
- Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in International Business
- Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
- Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
- Business Academy
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Degree Programme in Occupational Theraphy
- Degree Programme in Media
Teachers
- Timo Pakarinen
- Martha Balerina
- Kirsi Tanskanen
- Noora Silvennoinen
- Kirsi Autio
- Riikka Kaasinen
- Riikka Räsänen
- Mikko Lahti
- Sanna Turunen
- Kaija Saramäki
- Jukka Tulonen
Teacher in charge
Liisa Timonen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
This orientative course is obligatory for all students who go for the first time to exchange.
Content
Doing the assignments helps you with preparations and adaption to the new environment. Reflection and sharing experience to others after exchange is also essential part of exchange.
Teaching methods
More information in StudentINtra Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Language-&-Culture-preparation-(OLS-&-Moodle-courses).aspx
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
More information in StudentINtra Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Language-&-Culture-preparation-(OLS-&-Moodle-courses).aspx
Further information
Contact your international coordinator after you have completed all the assignments.
Contact information in Pakki: https://kareliauas.sharepoint.com/sites/Internationality/SitePages/Contact.aspx
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
Teacher in charge
Juha Jalovaara
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Juha Jalovaara
Teacher in charge
Juha Jalovaara
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
20.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Minna Hoffren
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Objective
After completing the study unit, you are able to write coherent texts with an appropriate content and grammatically correct language. You can apply thesis instructions to your own texts. You are able to search for the information you need and evaluate the reliability of sources. You can also assess your own communication skills.
Content
The study unit includes:
- principles of university level writing
- document standard and reporting according to thesis instructions
- summarising, citations, and references
- information retrieval and source criticism
- language planning.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
Teacher in charge
Jonna Ihanainen
Groups
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
After completing the study unit, you are able to write coherent texts with an appropriate content and grammatically correct language. You can apply thesis instructions to your own texts. You are able to search for the information you need and evaluate the reliability of sources. You can also assess your own communication skills.
Content
The study unit includes:
- principles of university level writing
- document standard and reporting according to thesis instructions
- summarising, citations, and references
- information retrieval and source criticism
- language planning.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 15.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing
- Degree Programme in Social Services
- Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
- Degree Programme in Occupational Theraphy
Teachers
- Minna Hoffren
Teacher in charge
Minna Hoffren
Groups
-
SGAK25Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Objective
After completing the study unit, you are able to write coherent texts with an appropriate content and grammatically correct language. You can apply thesis instructions to your own texts. You are able to search for the information you need and evaluate the reliability of sources. You can also assess your own communication skills.
Content
The study unit includes:
- principles of university level writing
- document standard and reporting according to thesis instructions
- summarising, citations, and references
- information retrieval and source criticism
- language planning.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
08.08.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
03.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
03.02.2025 - 09.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 80
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 - 15
RDI portion
15 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Objective
Physiotherapy: Develop your own professional competence as a physiotherapist in working life
Content
Physiotherapy: Working in working life that develops the expertise of a physiotherapist
Location and time
Throughout physical therapy education
Teaching methods
You can include complementary competence into your studies with 15 ECTS of working life experience, where you develop your own professional competence as a physiotherapist.
Student workload
1 ECTS=27 h
Further information
Physiotherapy education:
Act in accordance with the instructions below if you are applying for studies in competence that complement the professional competence of a physiotherapist.
Working life experience you can include in your social and health care work 15 ECTS.
1.Make one word file
2.Include a certificate of work in the file, -tat
3.Include working hours in the file, verified as correct
4.Book the total working time and the number of credits from them 1 ECTS =27h
5.Write through three (3) physiotherapy competencies a reflection on how the work has developed your physiotherapeutic competence
Send the file as an e-mail attachment to physiotherapeutic student counsellor
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
Physiotherapy education:
Act in accordance with the instructions below if you are applying for studies in competence that complement the professional competence of a physiotherapist.
Working life experience you can include in your social and health care work 15 ECTS.
1.Make one word file
2.Include a certificate of work in the file, -tat
3.Include working hours in the file, verified as correct
4.Book the total working time and the number of credits from them 1 ECTS =27h
5.Write through three (3) physiotherapy competencies a reflection on how the work has developed your physiotherapeutic competence
Send the file as an e-mail attachment to physiotherapeutic student counsellor
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 15.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
- You can describe your studies and future profession.
- You can communicate in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
- You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
- You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Content
- studying at a university of applied sciences
- job description
- telephone and email communication
- applying for work
- fitness testing
- health-enhancing physical activity
- patient interview and guidance
- assistive equipment
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 28.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Henri Romppanen
Teacher in charge
Henri Romppanen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
- You can describe your studies and future profession.
- You can communicate in various work-related contexts both in speaking and in writing.
- You are able to research information and read texts related to applied gerontology.
- You master core vocabulary in the field of physiotherapy.
Content
- studying at a university of applied sciences
- job description
- telephone and email communication
- applying for work
- fitness testing
- health-enhancing physical activity
- patient interview and guidance
- assistive equipment
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
20.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Content
Safety in Instructing Physical Activities
Health-Enhancing Physical Activity
Health-related Fitness
Instructing Physical Activities
Instructing Hydrobic
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 23.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jenni Massinen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFAK25Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Content
Safety in Instructing Physical Activities
Health-Enhancing Physical Activity
Health-related Fitness
Instructing Physical Activities
Instructing Hydrobic
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Olli Haapiainen
Teacher in charge
Olli Haapiainen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
07.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
11 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Noora Silvennoinen
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
-You will have a foundational understanding of basic movement assessment.
-You will have a foundational understanding of methods for assessing, examining, and measuring functional capacity.
-You will have a foundational understanding of the principles of developing different qualities and therapeutic exercise.
Content
Endurance Training 2 ECTS
Content: Assessment of endurance qualities and fundamentals of therapeutic exercise
Joint Mobility 4 ECTS
Assessment of mobility qualities and fundamentals of therapy, basics of manual therapy (soft tissue and joint mobilizations)
Postural Control and Balance 2 ECTS
Assessment of posture, movement control and balance, and fundamentals of therapy (movement coordination, motor control, movement control, proprioception), assessment of balance and fundamentals of therapy
Strength Training 2 ECTS
Assessment of muscle function and strength qualities and fundamentals of therapeutic exercise
Basic Movement Patterns 1 ECTS
Assessment of basic movement
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
11 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Anu Pukki
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS24Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Objective
After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
-You will have a foundational understanding of basic movement assessment.
-You will have a foundational understanding of methods for assessing, examining, and measuring functional capacity.
-You will have a foundational understanding of the principles of developing different qualities and therapeutic exercise.
Content
Endurance Training 2 ECTS
Content: Assessment of endurance qualities and fundamentals of therapeutic exercise
Joint Mobility 4 ECTS
Assessment of mobility qualities and fundamentals of therapy, basics of manual therapy (soft tissue and joint mobilizations)
Postural Control and Balance 2 ECTS
Assessment of posture, movement control and balance, and fundamentals of therapy (movement coordination, motor control, movement control, proprioception), assessment of balance and fundamentals of therapy
Strength Training 2 ECTS
Assessment of muscle function and strength qualities and fundamentals of therapeutic exercise
Basic Movement Patterns 1 ECTS
Assessment of basic movement
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 27.10.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS
- You will be able to carry out a holistic evidence-based physiotherapy examination of the spine and pelvic region.
- You will be able to make holistic clinical judgements about the client's situation based on your findings.
- Be able to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapeutic treatment of the spine and pelvic region.
Part B: Pain Physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- You will deepen your knowledge of how to approach pain holistically, using a biopsychosocial approach.
- You will be able to use pain and functional capacity measures as part of a holistic assessment of the client's situation.
- You will be able to take into account the specificities of pain client encounters and related interaction and communication in client work.
- You will be able to use a variety of non-pharmacological pain management methods.
Content
Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS
- Physiotherapy process for clients/patients with low back, hip, thoracic, and neck pain.
- Examination and assessment of the functional capacity of the lower back and pelvis, thoracic spine, neck and head (according to the ICF framework).
- Clinical reasoning, drawing conclusions about the client/patient's functional capacity, making a physiotherapeutic diagnosis.
- Planning and implementation of physiotherapy:
* Application of pain management.
* Application of therapeutic exercise.
* Application of manual therapy methods.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of physiotherapy.
Part B: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- Holistic, biopsychosocial approach to physiotherapy of the pain client/patient.
- Use of pain and functional capacity indicators in physiotherapy
- Practical training in pain-related interaction and communication.
- Non-medication methods of pain management.
International connections
This course is not available for Exchange Students.
Completion alternatives
No optional methods of execution.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
Prior studies successfully completed are a prerequisite for participation in the course.
The following previous studies must be completed before the start of the course:
- Physiotherapy as a rehabilitation profession (6 ECTS)
- The evolving and functioning human being (11 ECTS)
- Developing and developing a healthy lifestyle (5 ECTS)
- Client-centred counselling and guidance (6 ECTS)
- Functional assessment and support (11 ECTS )
- Pain management in physiotherapy (4 ECTS)
Students must have an approved assessment of the above courses in the course register before starting the course.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 11.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Groups
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS
- You will be able to carry out a holistic evidence-based physiotherapy examination of the spine and pelvic region.
- You will be able to make holistic clinical judgements about the client's situation based on your findings.
- Be able to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapeutic treatment of the spine and pelvic region.
Part B: Pain Physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- You will deepen your knowledge of how to approach pain holistically, using a biopsychosocial approach.
- You will be able to use pain and functional capacity measures as part of a holistic assessment of the client's situation.
- You will be able to take into account the specificities of pain client encounters and related interaction and communication in client work.
- You will be able to use a variety of non-pharmacological pain management methods.
Content
Part A: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system, 5 ECTS
- Physiotherapy process for clients/patients with low back, hip, thoracic, and neck pain.
- Examination and assessment of the functional capacity of the lower back and pelvis, thoracic spine, neck and head (according to the ICF framework).
- Clinical reasoning, drawing conclusions about the client/patient's functional capacity, making a physiotherapeutic diagnosis.
- Planning and implementation of physiotherapy:
* Application of pain management.
* Application of therapeutic exercise.
* Application of manual therapy methods.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of physiotherapy.
Part B: Pain physiotherapy, 2 ECTS
- Holistic, biopsychosocial approach to physiotherapy of the pain client/patient.
- Use of pain and functional capacity indicators in physiotherapy
- Practical training in pain-related interaction and communication.
- Non-medication methods of pain management.
Location and time
The course will take place in weeks 2-21 in spring 2024.
Delivery method: blended learning (independent learning, learning tasks, face-to-face/remote contact teaching).
Materials
- Tarnanen, S. & Holopainen, R. 2022. Harjoittelu ja TULE-terveys. Lahti: VK-Kustannus
- Luomajoki, H., Koho, P., Ojala, T., Röning, T., Takatalo, J., Tarnanen, S., Holopainen, R., Mikkonen, J., Ekström, K. & Kouri, JP. 2020. Ammattilaisen Kipukirja. Lahti: VK-Kustannus Oy.
- Luomajoki, H. 2022. Liikkeen ja liikekontrollin häiriöt. Lahti: VK-Kustannus Oy.
- Kauranen, K. 2021. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. Helsinki: SanomaPro.
- Kaltenborn & Evenjeth. 2012. Manual mobilization of the joints. Joint Examination and Basic Treatment. Volume II. The Spine. 6th Edition.
Teaching methods
In this course:
You will deepen your skills in holistic client encounter according to the biopsychosocial framework.
You will deepen your competence in musculoskeletal physiotherapy skills for musculoskeletal problems of the lower back and pelvis, thoracic spine, neck and head according to the ICF framework.
You will deepen your skills in physiotherapeutic assessment and examination, clinical reasoning and evidence-based application of physiotherapy treatment methods, in particular pain control, therapeutic exercise and manual therapy methods.
You will deepen your knowledge of clinical reasoning in pain, pain assessment, pain regulation, and pain client encounter and interaction.
International connections
This course is not available for exchange students.
Completion alternatives
No optional methods of execution.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Further information
Prior studies successfully completed are a prerequisite for participation in the course.
The following previous studies must be completed before the start of the course:
- Physiotherapy as a rehabilitation profession (6 ECTS)
- The evolving and functioning human being (11 ECTS)
- Developing and developing a healthy lifestyle (5 ECTS)
- Client-centred counselling and guidance (6 ECTS)
- Functional assessment and support (11 ECTS )
- Pain management in physiotherapy (4 ECTS)
Students must have an approved assessment of the above courses in the course register before starting the course.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
08.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
PART A:
- You are capable of performing comprehensive, evidence-based physiotherapeutic assessments related to the functional capacity of the upper and lower extremities.
- You can make clinical reasoning based on your findings.
- You can plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapeutic treatment for musculoskeletal symptoms related to the upper and lower extremities.
- You are able to carry out a comprehensive physiotherapy process with a client who has musculoskeletal dysfunction and/or pain.
- You can report the comprehensive physiotherapy process according to structured documentation principles.
PART B:
- You know the applications of physical therapy in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Content
PART A: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 4 cr
Upper and lower extremity physiotherapy
PART B: Physical Therapy, 1 cr
Basics and application of physical therapy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
13.01.2025 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Maiju Issakainen
- Juha Jalovaara
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Maiju Issakainen
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Small groups
- Excercise Team 1
- Excercise Team 2
Objective
PART A:
- You are capable of performing comprehensive, evidence-based physiotherapeutic assessments related to the functional capacity of the upper and lower extremities.
- You can make clinical reasoning based on your findings.
- You can plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapeutic treatment for musculoskeletal symptoms related to the upper and lower extremities.
- You are able to carry out a comprehensive physiotherapy process with a client who has musculoskeletal dysfunction and/or pain.
- You can report the comprehensive physiotherapy process according to structured documentation principles.
PART B:
- You know the applications of physical therapy in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Content
PART A: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 4 cr
Upper and lower extremity physiotherapy
PART B: Physical Therapy, 1 cr
Basics and application of physical therapy
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
12.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 120
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin amk ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS and RIPA
- Degree Students
Objective
Learning outcomes: After completing the module you will be able
- apply your previous knowledge and skills in all stages of the musculoskeletal physiotherapy process
- explain and justify the physiotherapy process to the client
- evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used in physiotherapy
Content
-Clinical reasoning
-planning of physiotherapy process
-Implementation of the physiotherapy plan
-Case-study exercises
-Effectiveness of physiotherapy methods
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jenni Massinen
- Noora Silvennoinen
Teacher in charge
Noora Silvennoinen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 20. Open UAS: 20.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
Learning outcomes: After completing the module you will be able
- apply your previous knowledge and skills in all stages of the musculoskeletal physiotherapy process
- explain and justify the physiotherapy process to the client
- evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used in physiotherapy
Content
-Clinical reasoning
-planning of physiotherapy process
-Implementation of the physiotherapy plan
-Case-study exercises
-Effectiveness of physiotherapy methods
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 90
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
The goal is that you:
- can describe the philosophical starting points of research and development
- can explain the key concepts of research
- can tell the different stages of the research and development process
- can describe the methods of research and development and apply them in your own thesis process
Content
Contents:
- introduction to research methods
- quantitative and qualitative research methods and research thesis
- development work process and methods as well as functional thesis
- ethics and reliability
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Katri Palpatzis
- Anne Ryhänen
- Tuula Martiskainen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SGAK24Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
-
SFAK24Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2024
Objective
The goal is that you:
- can describe the philosophical starting points of research and development
- can explain the key concepts of research
- can tell the different stages of the research and development process
- can describe the methods of research and development and apply them in your own thesis process
Content
Contents:
- introduction to research methods
- quantitative and qualitative research methods and research thesis
- development work process and methods as well as functional thesis
- ethics and reliability
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 90
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
- Tuula Martiskainen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFNS23Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2023
Objective
The aim is that you
- can apply research and development methods
- acquire skills needed in the thesis process
- understand the purpose and use of various innovative methods in the fields of health and social care and education (e.g. experimental development and service design)
- can apply various innovation methods
- become familiar with the methods for futures research
Content
A multidisciplinary and multi-professional approach
The study unit / the course is divided into two sections:
- A: multidisciplinary development and innovation, 2cr
- B: field-specific section; basics of the thesis, 2 cr
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne Ryhänen
Teacher in charge
Anne Ryhänen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
The aim is that you
- can apply research and development methods
- acquire skills needed in the thesis process
- understand the purpose and use of various innovative methods in the fields of health and social care and education (e.g. experimental development and service design)
- can apply various innovation methods
- become familiar with the methods for futures research
Content
A multidisciplinary and multi-professional approach
The study unit / the course is divided into two sections:
- A: multidisciplinary development and innovation, 2cr
- B: field-specific section; basics of the thesis, 2 cr
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Jaakko Sivonen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Satu Martiskainen
- Petri Ronkainen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFNS22Physiotherapist, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Objective
Well-being and Ergonomics at Work, 2 ECTS
- You will become familiar with the concepts of well-being at work, work ability, occupational health and ergonomics, their interrelationship and their importance for the community and the individual.
- You will be able to identify and assess work-related stress factors and resources.
- You will be able to plan and carry out a workplace visit and write a workplace visit report.
Ergonomics 1,5 op
- You will be able to handle the most common transfer and lifting situations to promote patient function and rehabilitation.
- You will be able to use a variety of assistive devices / aids appropriately in the most common transfer and lifting situations.
- You know how to use biomechanics to assist patient movement.
- You will be aware of the importance of body control in safe patient transfers.
Avekki, 0,5 op
- You understand the principles of the Avekki modality.
- Motivate and gain the capability to operate according to the AVEKKI-procedure model in the prevention and management of threatening and violent situations.
Content
Well-being and Ergonomics at Work, 2 ECTS
- Concepts: well-being at work, ability to work, occupational health and ergonomics.
- Identification and assessment of work stress factors and resources.
- Workplace visit and reporting in practice.
Ergonomics, 1,5 ECTS:
-
Avekki, 0,5 ECTS:
-
Location and time
Fall semester
Teaching methods
In this course
You will deepen your understanding of the role of well-being and work ergonomics in supporting the well-being, health and functional capacity of community and individual clients and patients.
You will learn how to identify and use patient transfers that promote the client's or patient's ability to function and independence, as well as patient safety and your own occupational safety.
You will be equipped to act in accordance with the AVEKKI-procedure model to prevent and manage threatening and violent situations.
International connections
This course is not available for exchange students.
Completion alternatives
No optional modalities for execution.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
14 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Jatta Papunen
- Riitta Räsänen
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Satu Martiskainen
- Riitta Muhonen
Teacher in charge
Jatta Papunen
Groups
-
SFAK23Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2023
Objective
Well-being and Ergonomics at Work, 2 ECTS
- You will become familiar with the concepts of well-being at work, work ability, occupational health and ergonomics, their interrelationship and their importance for the community and the individual.
- You will be able to identify and assess work-related stress factors and resources.
- You will be able to plan and carry out a workplace visit and write a workplace visit report.
Ergonomics 1,5 op
- You will be able to handle the most common transfer and lifting situations to promote patient function and rehabilitation.
- You will be able to use a variety of assistive devices / aids appropriately in the most common transfer and lifting situations.
- You know how to use biomechanics to assist patient movement.
- You will be aware of the importance of body control in safe patient transfers.
Avekki, 0,5 op
- You understand the principles of the Avekki modality.
- Motivate and gain the capability to operate according to the AVEKKI-procedure model in the prevention and management of threatening and violent situations.
Content
Well-being and Ergonomics at Work, 2 ECTS
- Concepts: well-being at work, ability to work, occupational health and ergonomics.
- Identification and assessment of work stress factors and resources.
- Workplace visit and reporting in practice.
Ergonomics, 1,5 ECTS:
-
Avekki, 0,5 ECTS:
-
Location and time
Multi-modal implementation. Contact lessons takes place in weeks 6, 12 and 15 at the Tikkarinne campus of Karelia University of Applied Sciences.
Materials
Työhyvinvointi ja työergonomia, 2,0 op
Manka, M. & Manka, M. 2023. Työhyvinvointi. Alma Talent. (Saatavana e-kirjana Karelia finna:sta)
Ergonomics, 1,5op
Tamminen-Peter, L., Wickström, G. 2014.Potilasssiirrot. Taitava avustaja aktivoi ja auttaa. Työterveyslaitos. Otavan Kirjapaino.
Tamminen-Peter, L., Moilanen, A., Fagerström, V. 2015. Fyysisten riskien hallintamalli hoitoalalla. Työterveyslaitos. Tammerprint.
Avekki, 0,5op
E-materials in Moodle.
Teaching methods
In this course
You will deepen your understanding of the role of well-being and work ergonomics in supporting the well-being, health and functional capacity of community and individual clients and patients.
You will learn how to identify and use patient transfers that promote the client's or patient's ability to function and independence, as well as patient safety and your own occupational safety.
You will be equipped to act in accordance with the AVEKKI-procedure model to prevent and manage threatening and violent situations.
International connections
This course is not available for exchange students.
Completion alternatives
No optional modalities for execution.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
04.03.2024 - 18.03.2024
Timing
05.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 61. Open UAS: 61.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting cross-sectoral work capacity in its own role and identifies key risks for work capacity
• Manages approaches in goal setting to improve inclusion and agency
• Is able to choose methods to support employment and work capacity
• Is able to lead and coordinate different processes for work capacity
• Is able to participate in networks to support employees, employers and work community
• Is able to develop and promote employment and work capacity on different contexts
Content
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in guidance and learns to work as part of supporting networks for employment and work capacity. She/he learns to recognize risks for work capacity and methods for early prevention She/he is able to promote access to a sustainable rehabilitation/employment and return to work solutions
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.02.2024 - 18.02.2024
Timing
05.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting cross-sectoral work capacity in its own role and identifies key risks for work capacity
• Manages approaches in goal setting to improve inclusion and agency
• Is able to choose methods to support employment and work capacity
• Is able to lead and coordinate different processes for work capacity
• Is able to participate in networks to support employees, employers and work community
• Is able to develop and promote employment and work capacity on different contexts
Content
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in guidance and learns to work as part of supporting networks for employment and work capacity. She/he learns to recognize risks for work capacity and methods for early prevention She/he is able to promote access to a sustainable rehabilitation/employment and return to work solutions
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
16.10.2024 - 13.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual portion
10 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
30 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Pesonen-Sivonen
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 62. Open UAS: 62.)
Groups
-
KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
Objective
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting cross-sectoral work capacity in its own role and identifies key risks for work capacity
• Manages approaches in goal setting to improve inclusion and agency
• Is able to choose methods to support employment and work capacity
• Is able to lead and coordinate different processes for work capacity
• Is able to participate in networks to support employees, employers and work community
• Is able to develop and promote employment and work capacity on different contexts
Content
Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.
Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity 5 ECTS
Purpose of the module
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in guidance and learns to work as part of supporting networks for employment and work capacity. She/he learns to recognize risks for work capacity and methods for early prevention She/he is able to promote access to a sustainable rehabilitation/employment and return to work solutions
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity
Content
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS and the Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) together form the Work Capacity Coordinator training package 10 ECTS. Accepted completion of both courses gives the qualification to act as a Work Ability Coordinator.
The approved completion of the course The Reforming services for employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) must be completed before it is possible to complete Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
07.01.2025 - 31.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
1 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Tarja Laatikainen
Teacher in charge
Tarja Laatikainen
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 60. Open UAS: 60.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
After completing the course, the student
• Understands the importance of maintaining, assessing and promoting work capacity from the perspective of the individual, organization and society
• Is familiar with the roles of professionals supporting employment and work capacity, and the network and the legislation guiding the operations
• Is able to function as part of a multidisciplinary network and system in her/his work role.
• Is familiar with the services provided by the third sector for promotion for continued employment and finding employment
• Understands the transformation related to work and its impact on Finnish working life
• Is familiar with the challenges faced by working-age people in employment and work capacity
Content
During the module, the student acquires fundamental skills in the employment and work capacity system, its areas and activities. You learn about the factors and situations related to the challenges of employment and work capacity and find ways to solve those as part of cooperation networks.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Further information
The Reforming services for employment and work capacity 5 ECTS and the Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) together form the Work Capacity Coordinator training package 10 ECTS. Accepted completion of both courses gives the qualification to act as a Work Ability Coordinator.
The approved completion of the course The Reforming services for employment and work capacity (5 ECTS) must be completed before it is possible to complete Wide-ranging approach to employment and work capacity.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 30
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anu Pukki
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 30. Open UAS: 30.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
-
KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Enrollment
01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025
Timing
01.06.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS
Campus
Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anu Pukki
Teacher in charge
Anu Pukki
Groups
-
KAKK25KEKarelia, Open UAS, All, Summer, 2025
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected