Physiotherapy in schools (5 cr)
Code: SF10046-3004
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 02.02.2025
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
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
Teachers
- Hilppa Mustonen
Teacher in charge
Hilppa Mustonen
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK ja RIPA (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
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KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students and RIPA
- Degree students
Objective
The aim of the course is to equip you with the skills to work as a school physiotherapist. You will learn to collaborate with various professionals to influence the functional capacity of students. You will understand the importance of the curriculum in basic education and know how to apply it when working as an expert in the school environment. During the course, you will become proficient in evaluating the results of Move! measurements and learn to use them in planning individualized physiotherapy processes. Additionally, you will delve into the assessment of ergonomics and the possibilities of technology to support the well-being of students.
After completing the course:
- You will be able to utilize multidisciplinary collaboration in the school environment to promote students' functional capacity
- You will be able to consider the content of curricula in physiotherapeutic teaching sessions
- You will be able to evaluate the results of Move! measurements and plan physiotherapy based on them
- You will be able to assess the working ergonomics of school-aged children
- You will recognize the possibilities of technology as part of physiotherapy for school-aged children
Content
Are you interested in working as a physiotherapist in the school environment? There are still few school physiotherapists, but their expertise is in high demand. In this course, you will have a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities offered by the school environment and apply your skills in practice through various learning tasks. The course provides you with a foundation to work in a versatile role within the school environment. Join us and open up new career opportunities!
The topics of the course include:
- The physiotherapist as part of school health care
- Move! tests in assessing functional capacity
- Considering curricula in the work of a physiotherapist
- Ergonomics as part of a student's daily environment
The course is suitable for physiotherapists and physiotherapy students who want to deepen their knowledge in school physiotherapy.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected