FKH1200 Study of professions 1 Course description

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• participation in activities regarding your chosen specialization the first week in the course.
• reflection notes during the practice.

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler for kildehenvisning følges.

No restrictions.

Pass/fail.

One internal. External examiner is used periodically.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence (learning outcomes marked with three asterisks (***) are assessed in connection with the practical training):

Knowledge

The student can

• describe pathological processes relating to diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, rheumatic diseases, cancer and mental health disorders, and describe causal mechanisms and risk factors
• describe different perspectives on pain and pain mechanisms, and compare neurological, physiological and phenomenological pain theories
• describe challenges encountered by individuals who have undergone treatment of cancer or other serious disease or injury

Skills

The student can

• discuss how disease and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and different pain conditions may affect and be affected by movement, activity and participation across the life span
• evaluate research-based knowledge using the levels in the S-pyramid, interpret the results of single studies and metanalyses reporting on treatment effects, and discuss their value for clinical practice
• obtain relevant information about the patient’s health condition, personal factors, background and experiences in the dialog during clinical examination***
• give reasons for the methods of examination and use of standardised assessment tools for people with injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal system
• analyse, interpret and critically assess the results of the clinical examination, set clinical diagnoses, recognise findings and symptoms that may indicate serious disease, and assess the need to refer the patient to other health professionals***
• discuss and set goals, and plan physiotherapy measures in cooperation with the patient and the practical training supervisor***
• present clinical reasoning that justifies a physiotherapeutic approach that integrates an understanding of the patient’s situation and preferences, and updated experience- and research-based knowlegde***
• implement and evaluate treatment of the patient and take responsibility for informing and seeking advice of the supervisor before, during and after treatment***
• document the clinical examination, clinical reasoning and intervention measures in the patient records***
• reflect on the challenges experienced by people with long-term and progressive diseases and discuss the implications for their own role as a physiotherapist 

General competence

The student can

• can reflect on different approaches to address the needs of patients with different cultural and/or socioeconomic background, with complex disorders or negative bodily experiences, and be sensitive in their communication and behaviour
• reflect on his/her own communication skills during the clinical examination and treatment***
• discuss a clinical problem demonstrating logical structure, high awareness of methods used, active use of references, correct source referencing, and academic language

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, skills training, lectures and practical training.

The practical training comprises 90 hours in total, 60 of which are supervised practical training. The remaining 30 hours are set aside to prepare for the practical training.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to receive a final assessment in part 3:

• a minimum attendance of 80 % in teaching specified as ‘compulsory attendance’ in the schedule
• an individual subject note, 700 words (+/- 10 %). The coursework will be subject to assessment.