Basics of naprapathy (5 cr)
Code: NA00ED62-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
29.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
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
- Petteri Koski
- Marja Turkki
Teacher in charge
Marja Turkki
Groups
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NAKT20SPNaprapathy, full-time studies
Objective
You form an understanding of naprapathy as a profession and of research, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
You know the role of naprapathy in the Finnish health care and rehabilitation system.
You understand the typical international terminology and nomenclature, and the basics of naprapathy profession.
You understand the importance of evidence-based information in the naprapathy profession.
Content
What is naprapathy?
What is evidence based medicine and evidence based operation?
Where can a naprapath work?
What kind of terminology is used in naprapathy?
What is the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders?
What are the national and international guidelines for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders?
Materials
Lecture material
Teaching methods
Not possible in this course
Further information
The topics of the course include:
- History of naprapathy
-Naprapath profession and profession requirements
-Evidence based manual medicine
-Practical study skills in naprapath training program
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed