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PREFCE... 5 Part 1 Facts about the Bachelor s Degree Programme in Physiotherapy...6 1.1 Curriculum...6 1.2 Overview of the degree programme... 7 Part 2 The content of the degree programme... 8 2.1 The degree programme within a developing health sector... 8 2.2 Teaching and working methods... 8 The study activity model 9 Different learning spaces 10 Clinical training 10 2.3 Study activity and mandatory participation and attendance... 11 Failure to comply with the mandatory participation and attendance 11 The rules for assessment of the study activity 11 2.4 Talent programmes... 11 dmission to the talent programmes 12 Talent programme on the diploma 12 Part 3 The 7 semesters of the degree programme... 13 1st semester cademic readiness, professional identity and basic physiotherapeutic knowledge and skills... 13 2nd semester Basic physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics and treatment... 14 3rd semester - Facilitation for change... 16 4th semester - Specific physiotherapeutic examination, treatment and rehabilitation... 18 5th semester - Management, interprofessionalism, specialisation and clinical decisionmaking... 20 6th semester - Evidence basing, quality assurance of practice and independent professional practice... 22 7th semester Professional development and project work... 24 PRT 4 Examinations in General... 27 4.1 Examination rules... 27 4.2 Registration for examinations... 27 4.3 Special examination terms... 27 4.4 Make-up and re-examinations... 27 Make-up examinations 27 Re-examinations 28 4.5 Cheating, plagiarism and disturbing behaviour during the examinations... 28 Cheating and plagiarism 28 Disturbing behaviour 28 4.6 Examination complaints and appeals options... 28 Complaints option 28 University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 3 /42
ppeals option 29 PRT 5 General Rules... 30 5.1 Credit transfer... 30 5.2 Internationalisation... 30 5.3 Requirements for written assignments and projects... 31 5.4 Reading of texts in foreign languages... 31 5.5 Transfer to University College bsalon... 31 5.6 Exemption... 31 5.7 Commencement and transitional arrangement... 31 Commencement 31 Transitional arrangement 31 5.8 Legal basis... 32 ppendix... 33 Themes in the 1st to 4th semester of the programme 33 Number of ECTS credits for the programme themes in the 1st to 4th semester 34 Themes in the 5th to 7th semester of the programme 35 Number of ECTS credits for the programme themes in the 5th to 7th semester 36 Number of ECTS credits for the theoretical teaching and clinical training in the 1st 4th semester 36 Number of ECTS credits for the theoretical teaching and clinical training in the 5th 7th semester 36 Total overview of the theoretical and clinical ECTS credits as well as interprofessional and elective elements 37 Distribution of scientific areas in ECTS credits of the programme in the 1st to 4th semester, including subjects with a scope of at least 5 ECTS credits 37 Distribution of scientific areas in ECTS credits of the programme in the 5th to 7th semester, including subjects with a scope of at least 5 ECTS credits 38 Objectives for learning outcomes completed after the 4th semester of the programme 38 Objectives for learning outcomes completed after the 7th semester of the programme 39 Overview of the examinations in the programme 42 University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 4 /42
PREFCE Dear students Welcome to the University College bsalon and the physiotherapy study programme. Your education contributes to a continuously good healthcare system for each individual as well as society as a whole. t University College bsalon we focus particularly on three perspectives of the education of the future healthcare professionals who together will ensure high quality degree programmes: Professionalism with an opportunity for immersion in the topic and active involvement Presence focus on the students and their learning and development Knowledge which contributes to the development and creation of new solutions s a physiotherapist, you should be able to work with people of all ages with different living conditions who all need the efforts of healthcare professionals. s physiotherapist, you should also be able to seek, share and process new knowledge and translate it into new practice. You should also be able to communicate and collaborate with people from other professions, understand and act in different sectors and succeed as a professional in both the public and private sectors. During the programme you will examine, experiment, reflect, explore and act actively in collaborate with fellow students, teachers and practitioners. You will set objectives and reflect upon your expectations and learning processes during the programme and in relation to your future job as a professional and, when it becomes relevant, as an authority. During the programme you will get challenging and relevant opportunities to learn which in return create the framework for developing your professional knowledge as a physiotherapist, including both a general and a specialised knowledge. You will have to contribute actively in order to fully benefit from the programme. Our programmes are offered at the campus where we work together in order to create attractive learning environments. s a student you share the responsibility for your own and your fellow students learning and wellbeing. t University College bsalon we therefore expect you to contribute to a good and constructive study environment. We look forward to cooperating with you and your fellow students. Yours faithfully, The administration of the physiotherapy study programme at University College bsalon University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 5 /42
Part 1 Facts about the Bachelor s Degree Programme in Physiotherapy 1.1 Curriculum This curriculum establishes the rules, rights and obligations in relation to the students in the physiotherapy study programme at University College bsalon. This means that the curriculum applies to the following places: The administration of the physiotherapy study programme at Campus Næstved The administration of the physiotherapy study programme at Campus Roskilde The curriculum unfolds the framework and the requirements of the ministerial order and provides an overview of the programme s structure, objectives, contents and scope. Furthermore, the curriculum describes the different teaching methods and study activities used in the programme. The objectives, duration and structure of the programme are established according to the Ministerial Order on the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy Ministerial Order no. 503 of 30/05/2016 ccording to the ministerial order the objective of the programme of physiotherapy is: The purpose of the Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy is to qualify the graduate to independently manage, provide and coordinate patient and citizen-centred physiotherapy via evidence-based practice. The graduate provides services to the Danish healthcare sector, adopts a global perspective and aims to promote, optimise, maintain and restore functions, health and quality of life for citizens through all phases of life. The graduate possesses the competencies to participate in research and development work and the qualifications to participate in theoretical and clinical continuing and further education study programmes. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 6 /42
1.2 Overview of the degree programme Semester start autumn: beginning of September Semester start spring: beginning of February The physiotherapy study programme is divided into 7 semesters of six months each. During each semester, students must achieve 30 ECTS credits 1. The table below shows the seven semesters of the programme consisting of clinical training, elective as well as interprofessional courses. Distribution of ECTS credits per semester Theme Semester Clinical training Interprofessiona l elements Elective elements 1st semester 2nd semester cademic readiness, professional identity and basic physiotherapeutic knowledge and skills Basic physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics and treatment 30 1 30 4 3rd semester Facilitation for change 30 2 10 4th semester 5th semester 6th semester 7th semester Specific physiotherapeutic examinations, treatment and rehabilitation Management, interprofessionalism, specialisation and clinical decision-making Evidence basing, quality assurance of practice and independent professional practice Professional development and project work 30 12 8 30 10 10 30 15 30 10 In total 210 ECTS 42 ECTS 20 ECTS 20 ECTS 1 ECTS credit - European Credit Transfer System ECTS is a figure stating the rated workload of a completed degree programme. One student FTE is equivalent to a year of full-time study, and corresponds to 60 ECTS credits. The student FTE includes the student's entire study performance before, during and after participation in both theoretical lectures and practical training and internship. The study performance includes self-study, assignments, projects, examination participation, etc. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 7 /42
Part 2 The content of the degree programme 2.1 The degree programme within a developing health sector The healthcare sector is undergoing rapid change: increased knowledge, a changed age distribution, a generally high level of knowledge among the population, new management and organizational forms, and a rapid technological development means that the students are entering challenging working life full of opportunities within the public as well as the private sector. This requires both solid core competencies and generic competencies enabling the student to be a part of, understand and contribute to the solutions that this development requires. The programme focuses on different areas, such as: The patient / citizen as a partner: The student should be able to understand both the demands and the movements that the healthcare system is subject to. In this case, the citizen s / patient s changed and much more active role is central. Thus the efforts of the healthcare professional should mobilise the patient s resources and actively involve him/her in the relevant treatment and decisions. This requires understanding and respect for different approaches and resources in relation to the patients / citizens, and it requires that the student in collaboration with others is able to create relevant interpretations and solutions from the perspective of a healthcare professional and understands the surrounding society s conditions. Welfare technology: Technology and technological understanding is an integrated part of the programme as welfare technology is the common term for technologies involved in welfare services and health solutions. The students will be working with different technologies in order to learn how to use and assess technology. The students will also be able to join projects about the development of health and welfare technological solutions in collaboration with both practices and enterprises. Quality and knowledge-based information: long with the increasing demand for evidencebased knowledge and documentation, the healthcare professionals must be able to work with knowledge-based information and documentation across the system, sector and citizens as well as organisational units in a broad sense. Therefore, the student will learn how knowledge is obtained, developed and included in the daily solutions. The student will also have the opportunity to be a part of research and innovation activities which are connected directly to the teaching as well as research and development activities that go beyond the teaching and therefore require special skills from the student. Interprofessional solutions: Cooperation within and across the healthcare system is the foundation for a well-functioning and coherent healthcare system. The individual patient, relatives and collaboration partners should meet a functioning and coherent health care system, just as the student will participate in collaboration with other parts of the surrounding society e.g. in the school, leisure time and working life. Through the interprofessional elements and interdisciplinary study activities the student will be able to develop competencies to understand, participate in and contribute to creating coherence in the health system. 2.2 Teaching and working methods The teaching is organised to ensure the professional and educational progression which is reflected in the objectives for learning outcomes of the semesters. The programme therefore uses many different teaching and working methods including e.g. classroom teaching, teamwork, case and project work, practical teaching, experiments, lectures, different kinds of digital learning, practices, simulation, innovation activities and study visits. The learning activities in the programme are organised so that the teaching method supports the professional content and the competencies that the student will develop. The methods are therefore determined by the way they support the students learning processes in relation to the variation and progression of the programme, cooperation and independence. The physiotherapy study programme is based on knowledge of the body in order to perform within the professional field so that both conscience of the use his or her University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 8 /42
own body and the opportunity to affect other people through training, exercise and use of hands are central learning activities. The teaching and working methods are described in the study activity model. For each semester the study activities are described in a plan for the programme which the student can access on University College bsalon's digital platform before the semester start. The teaching and working methods are evaluated in relation to the learning outcomes in connection with each semester. Teaching with a teacher present. Guidance, practices, feedback, introductions, etc. Internship/clinical training, guidance during internship Examination, tests Initiated by: Teachers Project and teamwork Preparation for the teaching, internship and examination initiated by the teacher Working with e-learning elements Internship Participation of teacher and students Initiated by teachers Participation of students Initiated by teachers Participation of: Teacher and students Participation of: Students Participation of teacher and students Initiated by students Participation of students Initiated by students Debate events Individual follow-up on teamwork Student counselling Common classes Individual preparation for the classroom teaching, internship and exam Study groups Literature search Initiated by: Students The study activity model The programmes and the physiotherapy study programme are particularly known by the varied teaching methods. The teaching takes place at the educational institution and through authentic professional practice training. During the programme the student is connected to one or more work places (clinical training sites) within the health sector and / or areas with a similar practice training. In the clinical training the student cooperates with competent and experienced healthcare professionals. The physiotherapy study programme is organised in close collaboration with the educational institution and the clinical training site. This ensures that the clinical training constitutes an integrated part of the whole programme and vice versa so that the student s education both at the educational institution and at the clinical training site becomes a coherent programme. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 9 /42
Different learning spaces During the whole programme there will be particularly focus on how the profession is used in practice and how what is observed and practiced can also be justified, interpreted and thereby form the basis for developing processes and a new practice. The student will learn from participating in concrete task solutions and from the reflections that are carried out in the actual cooperation with the theoretical and / or clinical teacher. In the theoretical part of the physiotherapy study programme a part of the programme is organised based on the body in order to ensure a systematic understanding and concept development as well as an understanding of the body which is the condition for using the learning in concrete connections where physiotherapy is practiced. The student will also be involved in the development and documentation of knowledge e.g. in connection with the bachelor project. Therefore, during the physiotherapy study programme the student will be taught in different spaces. In the different spaces, there are special frameworks, roles and perspectives to make sure that the student will have the best opportunities to achieve the knowledge and develop the skills and competencies defined in the objectives for the learning outcomes of the programme. The interplay between the different learning spaces is crucial to the student s learning outcome and development of a professional identity.the study activities are therefore organised focusing on how the link between the learning spaces is ensured to support the student s ability to use his or her knowledge and work systematically with reflection on the professional development. The individual learning spaces give the student an opportunity of immersion and repetition in different circumstances to make sure the learning is not superficial. t the same time, the different learning spaces works dynamically together to give the student the opportunity to perspectivate, understand and think beyond the understanding and horizons that characterizes the individual learning space. The interplay between the different learning spaces is crucial to the student s learning outcome and position in the practice of physiotherapy. t the same time the student s competencies to cooperate in order to create new opportunities professionally are exercised. Clinical training The clinical training constitutes 42 ECTS credits of the physiotherapy programme s 210 ECTS credits. The clinical training takes place at approved clinical training sites and is an integrated part of the whole programme so that the student s knowledge acquisition experience and learning at the educational institution and the clinical training site supplement each other. The clinical training should therefore, together with the programme s theoretical parts, strengthen the student s learning and contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives for learning outcomes of the programme. The clinical training sites represent different areas of expertise, and the individual sites therefore have their own way of working towards the objectives for learning outcomes. University College bsalon is responsible for creating the necessary number of study places at the clinical training sites in the region of Zealand. The criteria for being approved as a clinical training site are the following: The clinical training site provides the resources for clinical training, guidance and collaboration with the physiotherapy study programme. The clinical training site provides training by clinical teachers with pedagogic qualifications corresponding to 1/6 of a diploma programme. The clinical training site provides the settings and the conditions that ensure study activities supporting the student s opportunity to participate in authentic physiotherapy and thereby gain an insight into his or her own professional culture. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 10 /42
The clinical training site organises the clinical training that ensures that the student has the opportunity to achieve the learning that is relevant for the semesters in question and that the student is supported in relation to decision making and competence to take action regardless of the level of education. The clinical training site ensures that the student s motivation and learning is supported through a mutually binding agreement concerning the contents and personal objectives for the learning outcome of the programme. The agreement is also used as a foundation for the assessment of the fulfilment of the mandatory attendance. The clinical training site is responsible for determining how the student s evaluations of the clinical training are integrated in a continued quality enhancement. Furthermore, quality assurance of the clinical training, including international clinical training sites, will be performed according to University College bsalon s quality policy for internship. This is published at University College bsalon s website. 2.3 Study activity and mandatory participation and attendance In the physiotherapy study programme the student is obliged to be actively studying and participating in all the activities of the programme that appear from the study activity model and the educational plans. For some study activities, mandatory participation is specified as mandatory attendance. Mandatory attendance is defined as the student s obligation to be present during the programme activities which require attendance. In the physiotherapy study programme mandatory attendance is required for the clinical training corresponding to a scope of 30 hours a week on average. t the beginning of the clinical training, the clinical teacher and the student agree upon the attendance for the activities. Documented attendance is a prerequisite for the student to sit the exams related to the objectives for the learning outcomes of the clinical training. Failure to comply with the mandatory participation and attendance If the student does not comply with the mandatory participation and / or attendance this will be registered as a used examination attempt unless the student is able to document an illness or in other ways obtain a dispensation. The rules for assessment of the study activity The student is considered to show study activity as long as the mandatory participation and attendance for the programme is fulfilled. If the student does not pass at least one examination during the programme in a consecutive period of at least one year, the student is excluded from the programme according to the rules in the admission order. 2.4 Talent programmes University College bsalon organises special talent programmes concurrent with the rated programme. The programmes are in accordance with the objectives of the programme. The purpose of organising talent programmes is to support particularly talented and motivated students so that these students are offered challenges that correspond to their prerequisites and potential. The planned talent programmes must not be an obstacle to the student's mandatory participation and attendance in relation to the ordinary learning activities. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 11 /42
dmission to the talent programmes The admission to the talent programmes is governed by the criteria that are linked to the respective activities. The student is informed about this in connection with the implementation of these. The decision on who will be offered participation in a specific talent programme depends on the objective and professional criteria that correspond to the purpose of the talent programme. It is a prerequisite for the talent programme that the student participating follows and completes the physiotherapy study programme within the stipulated time. Talent programme on the diploma When a talent programme starts, it will be informed how this appears on the diploma. In accordance with the ministerial order on talent programmes, this will appear in one of the following ways: Distinction on the diploma. This requires a high professional level and fulfilment of certain specific criteria. Recognition of extracurricular activities on the diploma. This concerns the completion of specific professional activities e.g. participation in international conferences. Talent programme with extra ECTS credits on the diploma. This concerns the completion of extra programmes that will give more ECTS credits than the nominal rating of the programme that the student is signed up for. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 12 /42
Part 3 The 7 semesters of the degree programme The following section describes each semester in terms of: Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the semester Objectives for learning outcomes 2 Exams in the semester 1st semester cademic readiness, professional identity and basic physiotherapeutic knowledge and skills The semester focuses on getting a good start of the physiotherapy study programme and on ensuring a basic understanding of the working methods of the programme and learning methods in relation to physiotherapeutic practice as well as the profession s working areas and interprofessional collaboration. The content of the semester include basic physiotherapy based on physiotherapeutic examination, manual examination and treatment. The semester introduces concepts about clinical reasoning as well as the use of argumentation and evidence based on theories, practice and science. Based on concepts about exercise and life quality there is focus on how communication, body, activity, exercise and touching in the physiological work may be seen as both the target, the means and the form of expression. This is based on knowledge of the human functionality including the musculoskeletal, physiological functions and pathologies. There is focus on understanding the physiotherapeutic base of knowledge and the perspective of human, body and health connected to this. Furthermore, the profession is seen within its legislational and ethical frames as well as the use of the professional relation and communication in the healthcare-related collaboration and in relation to the citizen. The semester contains 1 clinical ECTS credit with an introduction to a number of physiotherapeutic working areas and the testing of basic physiotherapeutic methods. Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the 1st semester Subject areas Subject Number of ECTS credits Health science subjects Natural science subjects Human science subjects Social science subjects Theory and method of physiotherapy, theory of science, ethics and research methodology. Professional communication, information technology and health informatics. natomy, human physiology and nutrition, pathology and pharmacology Health psychology, general and health pedagogy Legislation, management, health economics and management of health care efforts 13 12 4 1 In total 30 2 The objectives for learning outcomes have been graduated for progression purposes cf. the SOLO taxonomy University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 13 /42
Distribution of theoretical teaching and clinical training as well as interprofessional and elective elements in ECTS credits in the 1st semester Teaching method Interprofessional elements Elective elements Number of ECTS credits Theoretical teaching 29 Clinical training 1 In total 30 Objectives for learning outcomes in the 1st semester Knowledge Is able to describe concepts within the musculoskeletal anatomy, physiological functions and selected parts of basic pathology. Is able to describe concepts within health promotion, illness prevention and communication in a bio-psycho-social perspective based on principles for basic ethics and legislation within the health sector as well as incorporation of the citizen in the health sector. This includes the ability to describe basic concepts of interprofessional cooperation. Is able to describe basic physical, physiological and psychological conditions attached to the basic examination and treatment starting from the physiotherapeutic knowledge base within human being and the vision of the body and health. Skills Is able to select, demonstrate and use basic physiotherapeutic methods and techniques for basic function and tissue examination and is able to describe the musculoskeletal structures, types of tissue and the ability to move. To be able to establish a basic professional relation to the citizen using simple principles for professional communication. Competencies Is able to demonstrate basic organisation of interventions within manual examination and treatment as well as physical activity and exercise for selected groups. The student can also discuss and evaluate his or her own role as a health care professional based on ethics, the legislation and citizen-centred practice. Examinations The semester examination in the 1st semester is organised as an internal, individual and theoretical/practical/oral examination (30 ECTS credits). The assessment will be individual and carried out in accordance with the 7-point grading scale with the pass mark 02 ( cf. the Danish Ministerial Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of assessment in connection with programmes under the Danish ct on cademy Profession and Professional Bachelor Programmes no. 114 of 03/02/2015). ttendance during the clinical training is a prerequisite for the student to sit the examination. 2nd semester Basic physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics and treatment The semester primarily focuses on qualifying the student to make a basic physiotherapeutic examination and treatment. It is based on the citizen s life situation, perspective and resources and based on this the semester will be focusing on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis and basic clinical decision-making that University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 14 /42
supports evidence-based practice. This will take place in a bio-psycho-social and cultural understanding of the human functionality and quality of life. t a more advanced level knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathological conditions is incorporated in relation to manual and functional examination, clinical reasoning and diagnosis. The semester also focuses on situationspecific communication as well as planning and evaluation of treatment and rehabilitation based on the results of the examination. Relevant issues are collected within a wide range of physiotherapeutic theses and professional areas. The semester contains 4 clinical ECTS with focus on basic elements of professional communication, recording of anamnesis and physiotherapeutic examination. Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the 2nd semester Subject areas Subject Number of ECTS credits Health science subjects Natural science subjects Physiotherapy and method, theory of science, ethics and research methodology. Professional communication, information technology and health informatics natomy, human physiology and nutrition, pathology and pharmacology Human science subjects 0 Social science subjects Public health and social medicine 1 In total 30 18 11 Distribution of theoretical teaching and clinical training as well as interprofessional and elective elements in ECTS credits in the 2nd semester Teaching method Interprofessional elements Elective elements Number of ECTS credits Theoretical teaching 26 Clinical training 4 In total 30 Objectives for learning outcomes in the 2nd semester Knowledge Is able to describe significant areas within anatomy and basic areas within physiology and pathology. This is related to physiotherapeutic assessment and organisation of exercise, physical function, physical activity and training as well as assessment of tissue. Is able to describe basic areas within nutrition. Is able to describe concepts within health promotion, illness prevention and communication in a bio-psycho-social perspective based on legislation, ethics and incorporation of the citizens targets and relation to these for the initiation of an interprofessional collaboration. Is able to describe significant areas of the musculoskeletal anatomy. Skills Through basic physiotherapeutic examination the student will be able to demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning and the use of analysis of functionality and incorporate considerations as well as argue for these Examination B Examination University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 15 /42
in relation to basic clinical decision-making. This will include use of health pedagogical / psychological theories and professional communication from the citizen s perspective. Is able to demonstrate basic use of physiotherapeutic methods and techniques that support the citizen s / patient s opportunities for exercise, activity and participation. This includes incorporation of selected measurement methods directed towards exercise, function, physical activity and training in order to diagnose and perform impact measurement, and the student will also be able to use knowledge searching as a part of the practice. Competencies Is able to demonstrate the organization, completion and evaluation of physiotherapeutic treatment based on examination results that incorporate basic indications and contra-indications for intervention. This includes the ability to demonstrate considerations about biomechanics and tissue, diagnosis of pain as well as analysis and assessment of the ability to exercise and function. Is able to participate in targeted collaborations with the citizens as well as interprofessional collaboration partners. Examination Examinations The semester examination in the 2nd semester consists of two partial examinations. The assessment of both examinations will be individual and carried out in accordance with the 7-point grading scale with the pass mark 02 (cf. the Ministerial Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of assessment no. 114 of 03/02/2015). The average of the grades is included in the total exam result where the partial examination is weighted with 75% and the partial examination B is weighted with 25%. ttendance during the clinical training is a prerequisite for the student to sit the examinations. Examination : Internal, individual, theoretical / practical / oral partial examination (20 ECTS credits). Examination B: Internal, individual, theoretical / written partial examination within anatomy (10 ECTS credits). Extra means are not allowed. 3rd semester - Facilitation for change The semester focuses primarily on exercise as method and phenomenon in order to create a healthrelated change from the citizen s point of view. The content of the semester is directed at central physiotherapeutic concepts such as exercise analysis, functional analysis, motoric control as well as motoric development and learning. The starting point is in this way physical activity and exercise as target and means in relation to the individual and group of citizens and patients. This analysis will be based on knowledge of anatomical, physiological and psychological conditions that have influence on the organisation and performance of adapted physical activity, training and rehabilitative training. In a societal perspective the semester is based on the wider health concept as well as theory and data on living conditions, equality and inequality in terms of health. This is directed towards both the working life as well as the leisure time and the contextual frames of these elements. Health pedagogical and health psychological theories as well as concepts of innovative work within health promotion and illness prevention are also included in the semester. Furthermore, different types of technologies that can be used to analyse and monitor as well as support exercise, physical activity and function will be covered. The organisation and completion of the physiotherapeutic intervention incorporate knowledge of communication, health pedagogy and didactic in connection with individual training and training in groups. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 16 /42
The semester contains elective programme elements corresponding to 10 ECTS which will be completed in connection with health promotion and illness prevention through selection of different target groups, subjects, themes, perspectives or arenas of the health care work. The semester contains interprofessional elements corresponding to 2 ECTS credits which will be completed as a course with emphasis on citizen-focused welfare technology solutions. Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the 3rd semester Subject areas Subject Number of ECTS credits Health science subjects Natural science subjects Human science subjects Theory and method of physiotherapy, theory of science, ethics and research methodology. Professional communication, information technology and health informatics Human physiology and nutrition, pathology and pharmacology Health psychology, general and health pedagogy Social science subjects Public health and social medicine 3 In total 30 14 10 3 Distribution of theoretical teaching and clinical training as well as interprofessional and elective elements in ECTS credits in the 3rd semester Teaching method Interprofessional elements Elective elements Number of ECTS credits Theoretical teaching 2 10 30 Clinical training In total 30 Objectives for learning outcomes in the 3rd semester Knowledge Is able to describe physiotherapeutic theory and method as well as to explain basic examination and treatment within the use of physical activity and basic manual methods with focus on the citizen s targets. To be able to describe relevant interprofessional cooperation and organization in a health care and societal context as well as a national, international and global perspective of public health. Is able to describe health pedagogical theories and methods in relation to the living conditions of society groups in Denmark based on lifestyle and civilization diseases as well as inequality in health. Is able to account for significant parts of the body s physiological functions and reactions including the macro nutrients primary function, circulation and storage. Skills Is able to perform analysis of exercise and function and assess this in relation to physiological, anatomical and biomechanical factors. Examination B Examination B University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 17 /42
Is able to use professional communication in relation to the citizen in interprofessional and intersectoral contexts by using relevant technology. Competencies Is able to organise, complete and argue for as well as evaluate interventions directed at activity and exercise for selected target groups. Is able to participate in quality assurance and enhancement in relation to concrete physiotherapeutic intervention in the citizen s perspective and argue for the use of a health pedagogical approach. Examination Examinations The semester examination in the 3rd semester consists of two partial examinations. The assessment of both examinations will be individual and carried out in accordance with the 7-point grading scale with the pass mark 02 ( cf. the Ministerial Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of assessment no. 114 of 03/02/2015). The average of the grades is included in the total exam result where the partial examination is weighted with 75 % and the partial examination B is weighted with 25 %. Examination : Internal, individual, theoretical / practical /oral partial examination (20 ECTS credits). Examination B: Internal, individual, theoretical / written partial examination within human physiology and nutrition (10 ECTS credits). Extra means are not allowed. 4th semester - Specific physiotherapeutic examination, treatment and rehabilitation Overall, the semester focuses on the completion and evaluation of physiotherapeutic practice based on clinical reasoning, diagnosis, treatment and training based on the citizen s targets and treated in biopsychosocial perspective. The contents also analyses the importance of professional health work incorporating the citizen and taking place in collaboration with mono- and interprofessional parties. In this way the physiotherapeutic examinations and treatment techniques are used in way to support the patient / citizen's opportunity and prerequisite for the ability to move and participation in the society as a result of a combined health care effort. The course from analyses and clinical reasoning to decision-making in connection with treatment, rehabilitative training and rehabilitation incorporates the most common physiotherapeutic thesis and professional areas. The semester contains 12 clinical ECTS credits where the student will be working with coherent examination and treatment of citizens and patients. The semester contains 8 interprofessional ECTS credits. Of these, 2 ECTS credits will be completed as a part of the theoretical teaching, and 6 ECTS credits will be completed as a part of the clinical training. Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the 4th semester Subject areas Subject Number of ECTS credits Health science subjects Theory and method of physiotherapy, theory of science, ethics and research methodology 21 Natural science subjects Pathology and pharmacology 7 University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 18 /42
Human science subjects Health psychology 2 Social science subjects 0 In total 30 Distribution of theoretical teaching and clinical training as well as interprofessional and elective elements in ECTS credits in the 4th semester Teaching method Interprofessional elements Elective elements Number of ECTS credits Theoretical teaching 2 18 Clinical training 6 12 In total 30 Objectives for learning outcomes in the 4th semester Knowledge Based on a bio-psycho-social perspective to account for pathology and physical damage mechanisms as wells as analyse physiotherapeutic theory and methodology related to diagnosis, treatment and training. ccount for how the healthcare system is constructed, functions, its economic structures as well as concepts regarding interprofessional cooperation influences the professional practice and the interprofessional cooperation related to and with the citizen. Possesses knowledge of basic pharmacology incl. the side-effects of medicines, which lead to contra-indications or special precautions for the use of forms of physiotherapeutic examination and treatment. Skills Perform analysis of movement, function and tissue and use relevant measurement methods in relation to clinical reasoning and diagnosis. nalyse physical and psychological forms of strain during leisure time and in working life and is able to support the citizen s / patient s opportunities for exercise, activity and participation. Is able to search for and knows how to use original research related to evidence-based knowledge, physiotherapeutic practice and explain the basic elements in quality assurance. Competencies Is able to demonstrate adaptability in targeted collaboration on decision-making with citizens as well as mono- and interprofessional collaboration partners and thus become a part of dialogue-based, value-generating relations. Is able to complete and evaluate his or her own physiotherapeutic practice in relation to diagnostics, treatment and training of the ability to exercise and function and citizen s targets as well as to adjust interventions based on indications and contra-indications for this. Is able to demonstrate insight into his or her own knowledge and skills and to organise the learning processes of their development. Examination B B Examination Examination Examinations The semester examination in the 4th semester consists of two partial examinations. The assessment of both examinations will be individual and carried out in accordance with the 7-point grading scale with the pass mark 02 (cf. the Ministerial Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of assessment no. 114 of 03/02/2015). The average of the grades is included in the total exam result where the partial examination is weighted with 75% and the partial examination B is weighted with 25%. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 19 /42
ttendance during the clinical training is a prerequisite for the student to sit the examinations. Examination :External, individual, clinical / theoretical, oral partial examination (20 ECTS credits) Examination B: External, individual, theoretical and written partial examination within pathology / pharmacology (10 ECTS credits) 5th semester - Management, interprofessionalism, specialisation and clinical decision-making The semester focuses on a biopsychosocial perspective based on how both the physical and mental health and strain is affected by the surrounding society s frames and political opportunities. The contents is directed at the way physiotherapists in collaboration with other professionals assess, support and promote the patients personally, bodily and contextual resources within specialised company professional areas such as psychiatry, psychosomatics, critical and acute illness including palliative efforts. There is particular focus on the professional area which covers working environment and job retention. There is emphasis on physiotherapeutic methods to promote bodily and mental health in relation to both physical and psychosocial working environment as well as leisure time. The students will be working with project management in relation to initiation, completion and evaluation of health promoting and illness preventing interventions as well as leisure time and working life. The semester contains 10 clinical ECTS credits. The attendance for the clinical training is mandatory. ttendance is a prerequisite for sitting the exam at the end of the clinical training. The activities of the themes take place both in theoretical and clinical contexts. The semester contains 10 interprofessional ECTS credits to be completed as a part of theme 9; Organisation and Management. Health promotion, illness prevention and working environment in an interprofessional perspective. Distribution of subject areas and ECTS in the 5th semester Subject areas Subject Number of ECTS credits Health science subjects Theory and method of physiotherapy. Professional communication, information technology and health informatics. 24 Natural science subjects 0 Human science subjects Social science subjects Health psychology, general and health pedagogy Legislation, management, health economics and management of health care efforts 4 2 In total 30 University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 20 /42
Distribution of theoretical teaching and clinical training as well as interprofessional and elective elements in ECTS credits in the 5th semester Teaching method Interprofessional elements Elective elements Number of ECTS credits Theoretical teaching 10 20 Clinical training 10 In total 30 Objectives for learning outcomes in the 5th semester Knowledge Is able to reflect on physiotherapeutic examination, treatment and health promotion on the basis of physiotherapeutic theory and methodology in the field of physical activity, exercise and manual methods in a biopsychosocial perspective. Is able to analyse conditions in terms of the citizen s and the patient s targets and participate in an interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration about these conditions, including the creation of dialogue and relation through the use of communication theories and methods. Is able to reflect on the role as a stakeholder in a citizen-centred welfare perspective and use simple concepts of innovation as a method to change practice through his or her own professional work and interprofessional collaboration. This includes the use of selected implementation methodologies in relation to health promotion, illness prevention and treatment. Skills Based on clinical reasoning the graduate should be able to use, assess and justify physiotherapeutic examination, analysis, intervention and evaluation methods within health promotion, illness prevention, rehabilitation, including treatment and rehabilitative training in a patient-centred perspective. Is able to apply and argue for the selection of clinical measurement methods in relation to diagnosis, classification and prognostic factors and changes over time. Is able to apply and argue for the methods of assessment of forms of physical strain and psychosocial factors in co-operation with the citizen and the patient including occupational health and safety and ergonomic factors, as well as dissemination of knowledge about these. Competencies Is able to handle basic elements of professional assessment in unique and complex situations including the ability to independently identify citizens with a need for nutritional help. Is able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals in order to draw up holistic rehabilitation plans and contribute toward the efficient and safe use of social resources via evaluation, documentation and quality assurance. Is able to collaborate with other professions on new physiotherapeutic areas in relation to health and the society that support project management and entrepreneurship as well as health-technology and citizendriven development within the public and private sectors. Is able to keep up-to-date by identifying and understanding their own learning processes and developmental needs. Examination B Examination B B Examination B Examinations The semester examination in the 5th semester consists of two examinations. The assessment of both examinations will be individual and carried out in accordance with the 7-point grading scale with the pass mark 02 ( cf. the Danish Ministerial Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of assessment in connection with programmes under the Danish ct on cademy Profession and Professional Bachelor Programmes no. 114 of 03/02/2015). ttendance during the clinical training is a prerequisite for the student to sit the examinations. University College bsalon /Bachelor s Degree Programme of Physiotherapy 21 /42