The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Within this study unit we will focus on the following competencies:
Ethical and Sustainability competence and communicative and social competence (general)
Therapeutic counselling competence and therapeutic competence (profession-specific)
SDG:s in focus:
#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will have: (mention knowledge, skill, attitude)
You show an in-depth knowledge of the physiology of the respiratory and circulatory organs (knowledge)
Have knowledge regarding the disease and treatment principles for general disabilities in the respiratory and circulatory organs (knowledge)
Based on the patient's individual physiotherapeutic problems and life situation, you can in an appropriate way assess the need for, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy in both the acute and rehabilitation stages (skill)
You can, on the basis of proven knowledge, select and apply appropriate methods, models and forms of exercise in order to promote health for both individuals and groups in an appropriate way (skill)
You know the professional field and its actors in the public, private and third sector (knowledge)
Course contents
Respiratory and Circulatory system:
- The principles of physiotherapy in restrictive and obstructive functional disorders in the respiratory organs
- Pre- and post-operative physiotherapy in abdominal and thoracic surgery
- Physiotherapy and health counseling for heart and blood vessel diseases and metabolic syndrome
- Physiotherapy for peripheral circulatory disorders
- Aseptic
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics (10ects)
Human development and Motor learning (5ects)
The basics of movement theory and assessment of functional ability (10ects)
Adapt and prescribe Health promoting activities (5ects)
Health Promotion and Activity (5ects)
Previous course names
Clinical Physiotherapy - Respiratory and Circulatory System, FT-2-063 (0), 4 ects
Medicine 1, GH‑2‑002 (0) ,1 ects
Additional information
the practical lessons as well as the simulation sessions have compulsory attendance.
Recommended or required reading
Pryor, J.A. & Prasad, S.A. 2002. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems. ISBN 0-443-07075-X (eller nyare)
Porter, S. ed. 2008. Tidy´s Physiotherapy. ISBN 978-0-443-10392-6 (valda delar)
Svantesson, U., Cider, Å., Jonsdottir, I.H., Stener-Victorin, E., Willén C. 2007. Effekter av fysisk träning vid olika sjukdomstillstånd. Sisu Idrottsböcker. ISBN 91-85433-16-0
Talvitie, U., Karppi, S-L, Mansikkamäki, T. 2006. Fysioterapia. Helsinki: Oy Edita Ab. ISBN 951-37-4367-5
Suomen Fysioterapeutit: Sepelvaltimotautipotilaan liikunnallinen kuntoutus-suositus
Suomen Sydänliitto ry:
- Sepelvaltimotauti ja liikunta
- Sydänlääkkeet ja liikunta
- Sydämen vajaatoiminta ja liikunta
- Sydämen siirto ja liikunta
- Sydämen rytmihäiriöt ja liikuinta
- Sydämen läppäviat ja liikunta
- Synnynnäiset sydänviat ja liikunta
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Practical exercises - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 60 hours
- Internet-based studies - 15 hours
- Seminars - 7 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 132 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 132 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
approved written exams and group work
the practical lessons have an 80% attendance requirement. Under 60% attendance from the mandatory cannot be compensated.
Teacher
- Ekman Petra
- Ring Joachim
- Tillman Ilse
Examiner
Ring Joachim
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until date 2023-05-31
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
- 2023-03-22 - Exams
- 2022-03-17 - Other assignments