EPN-V2

MAVIT5500 Adolescent Health Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Ungdom og helse
Study programme
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for the older adult
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Rehabilitation and Habilitation
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Nursing; Clinical Research and Professional Development
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Health
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Psychomotor Physiotherapy
Master's Programme in Health Sciences
Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Occupational Therapy
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills (learning outcomes marked with an asterisk (*) are assessed in connection with the coursework requirements):

Knowledge

The student can

  • explain the structure of the human body’s musculoskeletal system and nervous system, and the relationship between them
  • describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the musculoskeletal system
  • describe the connection between the structure and functional properties of the nervous system
  • describe describe the structure and function of the sensory organs
  • describe/identify underlying structure and projections on the surface of the body, and describe the procedure for palpation
  • describe normal anatomical variation in the musculoskeletal system
  • describe the transmission of nociceptive signals, modulation mechanisms and pain processing in the brain

Skills

The student can

  • identify anatomical structures in the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system in anatomical specimens*
  • apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes

Required preliminary courses

The work and teaching methods include self-study, group work, seminars, lectures and practical skills training. Some of the lectures will be in English.

Learning outcomes

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

  • station test, up to 30 minutes

Teaching and learning methods

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Course requirements

No aids are permitted.

Assessment

Grade scale A-F.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 15% of the exams will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all students.

Grading scale

Førsteamanuensis Lydia Ragan

Examiners

10 credits overlap with FYSIO1100 and MENDI1100