Specialty medicine: Orthopedics and neurologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: NA00ED78
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Marja Turkki
Objective
You master the foundations of orthopedics and the principles of orthopedic examinations.
You develop theoretical knowledge as a foundation for differentiation diagnosis.
You develop basic orthopedic knowledge, know the orthopedic procedures as required in the profession, and gain familiarity with multidisciplinary cooperation.
You master the orthopedic tests and clinical examination of the patient, as well as good consultation practice.
You know connections between neurological illnesses and those of the locomotor system.
You develop theoretical knowledge as the basis of clinical differentiation diagnosis.
Content
What is the treatment approach to the illnesses of the locomotor system in orthopedics?
What are orthopedic treatment and diagnostics of locomotor illnesses like?
What is rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery like?
What are the basics of neurological specialty?
What are the typical symptoms of neurological illnesses and foundations of clinical assessment?
How to observe the neurological status as part of differentiation diagnostics in clinical work?
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Teachers
- Niko Leinonen
- TH Opettaja
Teacher in charge
Marja Turkki
Groups
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NAKT20SPNaprapathy, full-time studies
Objective
You master the foundations of orthopedics and the principles of orthopedic examinations.
You develop theoretical knowledge as a foundation for differentiation diagnosis.
You develop basic orthopedic knowledge, know the orthopedic procedures as required in the profession, and gain familiarity with multidisciplinary cooperation.
You master the orthopedic tests and clinical examination of the patient, as well as good consultation practice.
You know connections between neurological illnesses and those of the locomotor system.
You develop theoretical knowledge as the basis of clinical differentiation diagnosis.
Content
What is the treatment approach to the illnesses of the locomotor system in orthopedics?
What are orthopedic treatment and diagnostics of locomotor illnesses like?
What is rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery like?
What are the basics of neurological specialty?
What are the typical symptoms of neurological illnesses and foundations of clinical assessment?
How to observe the neurological status as part of differentiation diagnostics in clinical work?
Evaluation scale
1-5