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Level/category

Professional studies

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

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