The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Therapeutic counselling competence and Therapeutic
competence (profession-specific)
Competence in PT examination and evaluation
(profession-specific)
Ethical and Sustainable competencies (general)
Learning competence (general)
SDG's in focus:
#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#5 GENDER EQUALITY
Therapeutic counseling competence and therapeutic
competence (profession-specific)
Competence in PT examination and evaluation
(profession-specific)
Ethical and sustainable competencies (general)
Learning competence (general)
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will:
Be able to show knowledge in a bio psychosocial
perspective that permeates the entire
physiotherapy process and collaboration to change
behavior. (knowledge, skill)
can explain and evaluate physical, psychological
and social factors as well as their diverse
relations to human well-being. (knowledge, skill)
can choose, implement and critically evaluate
different forms of physiotherapy and measures to
support human well-being. (skill)
Have knowledge in evidence-based pain physiology.
(knowledge)
Have skills to support the clients understanding
of their pain through a reflective interaction.
(Skill)
Prerequisites and co-requisites
all programmespecific courses from year 1 and 2
Previous course names
FT-2-062 (0)- Clinical Physiotherapy - Psychofysical
Physiotherapy,
3 ects
Recommended or required reading
Luomajoki, H., Koho, P., Ojala, T., Röning, T.,
Takatalo, J., Tarnanen,
S., Holopainen, R., Mikkonen, J., Ekström, K.,
Kouri, J. P. (2020).
Ammattilaisen kipukirja (1. painos.). VK-kustannus
Oy.
Linton, S.J. (2021). Att förstå patienter med
smärta (3. upplaga).
Studentlitteratur.
Lööf, H., 2022. Långvarig smärta ur ett vårdande
perspektiv.
Studentlitteratur.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 60 hours
- Practical exercises - 70 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 150 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 150 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass all
examinations and take part in more than 60% of all
practical moments
following examinations:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
produktions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)
The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows: ...
Examiner
Hellstén Kati
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations