EPN-V2

FYB1000 Function – Examination and Assessment Tools Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Funksjon – undersøkelse og kartlegging
Study programme
Physiotherapy Programme
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt så lenge regler;for kildehenvisning følges.;

Required preliminary courses

;Gradert skal A-F. Begge eksamensdelene må være bestått.

Learning outcomes

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 physiotherapy profession’s history and development in Norway and explain the concept of profession and the professions’ social mission
  • describe philosophy of science and cultural perspectives on health, disease and functioning
  • describe WHO’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual framework and coding system
  • explain key biomechanical concepts and principles and describe the effects of internal and external forces on the body and the body’s reactions to these forces
  • describe the scientific basis for standardised tests in physiotherapy and is familiar with tests’ purpose and measurement levels, the test development procedure and the validity and reliability of the test results

Skills

The student can

  • carry out a patient consultation, discuss the interaction and reflect on their own learning needs
  • apply anatomical and biomechanical theory in the analysis of positions, movements and muscle use
  • plan and give grounds for their assessment of function and demonstrate this in practice on a fellow student
  • palpate and identify the surface structure of the musculoskeletal system
  • apply relational and communication knowledge in the examination of a fellow student

General competence

The student can

  • reflect on ethical issues relating to undressing, touching and closeness, and address the fellow student’s needs when interacting with them
  • reflect on their own learning strategies
  • describe the profession’s ethical guidelines

Teaching and learning methods

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor til sensurering av besvarelsene. Et uttrekk på minst 25 % av besvarelsene sensureres av to sensorer. Karakterene på disse samsensurerte besvarelsene skal danne grunnlag for å fastsette nivå på resten av besvarelsene.

Course requirements

Diego Praino

Assessment

Individual practical and oral exam, up to 30 minutes

Permitted exam materials and equipment

No aids are permitted.

Grading scale

Grade scale A–F.

Examiners

The oral exam is 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.

Overlapping courses

2 credits overlap with FYSIO1000 and MENDI1000, 3 credits overlap with FYSIO1100 and MENDI1100, 1 credit overlap with FYSIO1200 and MENDI1200 and 9 credits overlap with FYSIO1300 and MENDI1300.