FYB1010 Functional assessment Course description

The course addresses how function can be assessed and understood through the biopsychosocial framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) developed by the World Health Organisation. Within this framework, functioning and health are viewed as an interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors, as well as environmental influences. The course provides knowledge on the importance of collaboration and adapting assessments when working with patients across different life stages and with varied conditions.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe the history and development of the physiotherapy profession, as well as give an account of the profession's social mission
• can account for different perspectives on health, illness and function
• can account for the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework
• can account for the scientific basis for standardised tests in physiotherapy and have knowledge of the testers' purpose and measurement level, test procedure, validity and reliability
• can account for the various components of a functional examination
• can describe the purpose, organisation and coordination of the health and social services
• is familiar with relevant laws and regulations for the health and social services

Skills

The students can

• apply knowledge of relationships and communication in the examination of fellow students
• apply anatomical and biomechanical theory in the analysis of postures, movements and muscle use
• plan and justify functional examination for patient case reports, as well as demonstrate practical implementation on fellow students
• palpate and identify surface structures in the musculoskeletal system
• document findings from functional examination

General competence

The student can

• reflect on ethical issues related to functional examination
• reflect on the collection of information through the use of digital communication tools

The work and teaching methods in the course include lectures, group work, seminars, practical skills training, observation, supervision, self-study and digital textbooks and digital learning resources.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam

• Subject note in groups of 4-6 students, 1400 words (+/- 10%). The subject note is subject to professional assessment
• Individual multiple-choice test, up to 20 minutes

• Minimum of 80 % attendance in teaching activities marked as "compulsory attendance" in the schedule

Individual practical and oral exam, up to 30 minutes.

No aids permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum for every third ordinary examination. If selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 10 answers. The external examiner’s assessment shall form the basis for the assessment of the remaining answers.

13 credits overlap with FYB1000 Function - Examination and Mapping and 2 credits overlap with FYB1050 Public Health and Health Management.