Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy (8 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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

Materials

Opintojakson oppimateriaalit ovat saatavilla Moodlessa.

Employer connections

Opintojaksoon sisältyy asiakastyöskentelyä.

Exam schedules

Tenttien aikatalut opintojakson Moodlessa.

Completion alternatives

Ei valinnaisia suoritustapoja.

Student workload

Opintojakson laajuus on 8 op, mikä tarkoittaa laskennallisesti 216 h opiskelijan työtä.