The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

Professional studies

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

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

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