Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Practising treatment methods in naprapathy V NA00DH59-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 10 credits (NAKT18SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Osaat suunnitella, toteuttaa ja arvioida tutkimus- ja hoitotoimenpiteitä potilaslähtöisinä kokonaisuuksina. Osaat arvioida tutkimus- ja hoitomenetelmien vaikuttavuutta ja soveltuvuutta eri potilasryhmissä näyttöön perustuvan hoidon lähtökohdista. Osaat työskennellä moniammatillisissa työryhmissä naprapatian asiantuntijana vastuullisesti. Tunnistat kehittämistarpeita itsessäsi, työssäsi ja ammattikunnassasi. (not translated)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Hyväksytysti suoritettu Naprapatian hoitomenetelmien harjoittelu IV. (not translated)

Course contents

Miten sovellat teoriaosaamista käytäntöön? Näyttöön perustuva lääketiede. Miten syvennät kliinistä päättelyä potilaan hoidon ohjelmoinnin perustaksi? Kuinka syvennät diagnostiikan ja hoitomenetelmien tietoja ja taitoja naprapaatin ammatissa? Minkälaisessa roolissa toimit osana moniammatillista verkostoa? Yrittäjämäinen työote. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT18SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Medical specialty - other specialties NA00DH60-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (NAKT18SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know the most common surgical, paediatric, psychiatric, dermatological, venerological, geriatric, gynaecological, odontological, otolarygological, reumatological and internal diseases.

You understand the meaning of those deceases in clinical work.

You know the patient consultation system concerning them in our health care system.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Anatomy, physiology, pathology and diagnostic skills is required where appropriate.

Course contents

How to deepen the theoretical knowledge of pathology and its application to clinical work?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

shktvirtuaali

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT18SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Practising treatment methods in naprapathy II NA00ED67-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 10 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You master the theory and laboratory work of naprapathic diagnostics.

You learn the mode of action, side and unexpected effects of the treatments and can assess the effect of the treatments on individual patients.

You learn more manual techniques and electrotherapy.

You learn techniques to treat limb and spinal joints.

You become familiar with different treatment methods and master the choice and technical implementation of the treatments in practice in accordance with the approved care guidelines.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Practicing treatment methods in naprapathy I

Course contents

How do you make a decision to treat a patient based on the knowledge you have learned before?

What is your role in working as a part of a multiprofessional network?

What kind of manual and electrotherapical treatments can you carry out?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Luentomuistiinpanot
Reiman, M.,P. Orthopedic clinical examination
Kaltenborg: Raajojen nivelten manuaalinen mobilisointi
Muu mahdollinen opintojakson alussa ilmoitettava materiaali (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Oppiminen tapahtuu luento-opetuksessa sekä käytännön laboraatioissa lukujärjestyksessä olevan ajoitussuunnitelman mukaisesti. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Further information for students

Naprapatian hoitomenetelmien harjoittelu III seuraavalla lukukaudella on jatkoa tälle opintojaksolle. (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5

Exam schedule

Määritellään opintojakson alussa (not translated)

Content periodicity

Toteutus koostuu kahdesta osasta: raajanivelet sekä rangan nivelet. Raajanivelten osuuteen kuuluu myös nivelmobilisaation perusteiden teoriaosa. (not translated)
Diagnostics in naprapathy II NA00ED68-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You get practice in the diagnostics theory of musculoskeletal illnesses.

You know the diagnostics of musculoskeletal illnesses and can apply your knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in the diagnostics of soft tissues, extremity and spine joints.

You aim at good clinical deduction on the basis of your theoretical knowledge and are able to draw conclusions affecting the care.

You know how to treat the customer comprehensively, and take different situations into account in the diagnostics.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Diagnostics in naprapathy I

Course contents

How do you deepen your knowledge of soft tissue structure diagnostics?

What do you notice in the diagnostics of limb and spinal joints?

How do you take full account of the client in clinical diagnostics?

How does customer guidance and interaction affect the smoothness and reliability of the examination situation?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Biomechanics NA00ED69-3001 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You master the biomechanics of the locomotor system, as applicable.

You understand the biomechanical functioning of the body for advanced studies.

You deepen your knowledge and skills especially in osteokinematics and arthrokinematics as required in the profession.

You are able to analyze the biomechanics of the body and apply it in the clinical work.

Course contents

What are the basic concepts of biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system?

How do I observe the functioning of the body and understand it from a mechanical point of view?

How do I apply biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system?

How do I use biomechanics from an aetiological and treatment point of view?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

shktvirtuaali

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology HY00DT69-3024 01.08.2021-31.12.2021 5 credits (SHMI21SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know the basics of the human body structure, functions and regulating systems and you can justify your actions in nursing and promoting health.
You understand the principles of the organ systems.
You know the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body.
You understand the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain.

Course contents

What are basic structures and functions of blood circulation, respiration, digestion, urinary excretion, reproduction, human musculoskeletal system, sense, nervous system, hormone secretion, and skin?
How does the organ system work?
What are the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body?
What is the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain?

Name of lecturer(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Teacher(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Learnissa on opiskelumateriaalia, tehtäviä ja opetusnauhoitteita , joita kannattaa ensisijaisesti hyödyntää koska niihin on koottu keskeinen opiskeltava aines.
Opintojakson aiheisiin laajemmin syventyessään voi käyttää mitä tahansa ammattikorkeakoulun tasoista anatomian ja fysiologian oppikirjaa.
Suosittelen: Leppäluoto, Kettunen, Rintamäki, Vakkuri, Vierimaa, Lätti: Anatomia ja fysiologia- Rakenteesta toimintaan. (Uusin painos – myös vanhemmat painokset käyvät) Sanoma Pro Oy (ISBN 978-952-63-5311-1) (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso toteutetaan Learnissa ja opintojaksoon liittyy viikoittain vuorovaikutteista opetusta ja ohjausta verkossa Adobe Connect järjestelmän kautta toteutettuna webinaareina. Webinaarit ovat aikaan sidottuja ja työjärjestykseen merkittyjä. Niihin voi osallistua kotikoneelta ja ne äänitetään, joten niitä voi katsoa nauhoitteena ellei pääse osallistumaan kyseisenä ajankohtana.
Opintojaksoon kuuluu palautettavia tehtäviä ja oppimistenttejä Learnissa sekä lopputentti. Tenttien ajankohdat voi itse sopia/ määrittää.
Tarkemmat ohjeet opintojakson suorittamisesta on esitetty Learnissa.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso on mahdollista suorittaa omaan tahtiin opiskellen

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Opintojaksolla ei ole käytössä työhön integroitu opintoväylä koska opintojakson opintoaines on soveltavalla tasolla esille tulevaa työelämässä. (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson arviointi perustuu oppimistentteihin ja lopputenttiin. Lisäksi tulee opiskelijan palauttaa määräajassa Learnissa palautettavaksi merkityt tehtävät.
Arviointikriteerit on esitetty Learnissa. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

Enrollment date

23.08.2021 - 29.08.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- SHMI21SP
Seats

20 - 50

Further information for students

taina.lehtonen@xamk.fi (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Ecampus

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Opintojaksoon ei sisälly harjoittelua. (not translated)

Exam schedule

Opintojakson tehtävien , oppimistenttien ja lopputentin aikataulutus on esittetty Learn alustalla ja sinä noudatetaan tutkintosäännön määräyksiä. (not translated)

International connections

Opintojaksolla ei ole erityistä kansainvälisen yhteistyön tavoitetta. (not translated)

Students use of time and load

Opiskelija voi vaikuttaa omaan työmääräänsä koska opintojaksolla voi opiskella omalla tahdillaan. Learnin materiaalit ovat käytettävissä jatkuvasti opetusnauhoitteineen ja opiskelija voi hyödyntää useiden toteutusten opetuksia. (not translated)
Practical training I NA00DH51-3003 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You practice working in your own professional field.

You are able to diagnose soft-tissue disorders.

You can set targets and work in a goal-oriented way to reach them.

You respect human dignity in working with patients.

You can make individual decisions in patient care within your area of responsibility.

You can critically evaluate your development of expertise.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Skills that you have learned in theory and practice this far are required.

Course contents

How do I work as a part of a professional community?

How to apply my theoretical skills in clinical situations?

How can I achieve a patient situation based on trust?

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Ei ole (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Opintojakso suoritetaan kuntoutusalan / terveysalan toimipisteissä. (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoittelun seuranta ja arviointi tapahtuu Workseedissa. Opiskelijan itsearviointi sekä harjoittelun ohjaajan arviointi. Lisäksi harjoitteluun voidaan liittää erillinen kirjallinen tehtävä. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Seats

25 - 30

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Exam schedule

Ei ole (not translated)

International connections

Työelämäharjoittelu on mahdollista suorittaa myös ulkomailla (not translated)

Students use of time and load

135h / 4 vko (not translated)

Content periodicity

Ei ole (not translated)
Diagnostics in naprapathy IV NA00DH61-3002 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 10 credits (NAKT18SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Osaat hyödyntää laaja-alaisesti tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien diagnostiikan teoriaosaamista kliinisessä potilastyössä. Syvennät tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien diagnostiikkaan ja erotusdiagnostiikan käytännön osaamista. Osaat tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien kliinisen tutkimisen naprapaatin työssä vaadittavin osin. Osaat kriittisesti arvioida ja kehittää kliinistä osaamista ja kykenet tekemään hoitoon vaikuttavia itsenäisiä johtopäätöksiä. (not translated)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Hyväksytysti suoritettu Naprapatian diagnostiikka III. (not translated)

Course contents

Tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien diagnostiikka. Tuki- ja liikuntaelinsairauksien erotusdiagnostiikka. Kliininen päättely. (not translated)

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Given at the beginning of the course

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not possible in this course

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT18SP
Seats

25 - 30

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

2 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5
Medical specialty - radiology NA00DH62-3002 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT18SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You focus on radiological examination methods.

You can identify anatomic structures in radiological examinations, and understand the foundations of radiological diagnostics especially those of the locomotor system.

You learn to evaluate radiological and clinical findings, and to compare the possible correlation between the findings, and to draw conclusions affecting examination and treatment procedures.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Anatomy, physiology, diagnostics and other medical specialty is required where appropriate.

Course contents

How to use imaging studies in the diagnosis of the illnesses of the locomotor system?

How to use radiology as part of diagnostics?

What are the typical findings of imaging studies in the illnesses of the locomotor system?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT18SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Practical training III NA00DH63-3002 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT18SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You deepen your expertise in patient-centered reception work in different work communities.

You deepen your problem-solving and decision-making skills independently, along with research and treatment management.

You are able to use well-researched information in your work and be able to utilize a variety of information acquisition methods, combine acquired data and transfer data to practical patient work.

You know how to communicate in the work community and are active in different work situations.

You can get counseling help from within and outside the work community and provide counseling help yourself.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Hyväksytysti suoritettu Työelämäharjoittelu II (not translated)

Course contents

How do you carry out diagnostic and treatment situations implemented in a patient-centered manner?

How do you pursue different care paths while respecting human dignity?

How do you plan and instruct a patient for further treatment?

How do you ensure continuous learning and self-education in my profession?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Ei ole (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Harjoittelu on tarvittaessa mahdollista suorittaa myös loma-aikoina (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Opiskelijan itsearviointi ja harjoitteluohjaajan arviointi, sekä työajan seuranta Workseedissa. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT18SP
Seats

25 - 30

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

R&D proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Work placement(s)

Suoritetaan kuntoutus- ja terveysalan toimipisteissä. (not translated)

Exam schedule

Työelämäharjoittelu toteutuu kevätlukukaudella 2022 viikoilla 2-5. (not translated)

Students use of time and load

135h / 4 vko (not translated)
Practising treatment methods in naprapathy III NA00ED70-3002 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 10 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You practice using different kinds of manual therapy techniques.

You know the basic principles of naprapathy treatment methods as well as the indications and contraindications to treatment methods.

You are able to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment methods in different patient groups.

You are able to plan and implement diagnostic methods and treatment interventions in a patient-centered way.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Practicing treatment methods in naprapathy II

Course contents

How do you apply theory to practice?

How do you apply clinical reasoning as a basis for programming patient care?

How do you deepen your diagnostic and treatment skills?

How do you understand your role as a part of a multi-professional network?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

70% Face-to-face, 30% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Annetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ei mahdollista tällä opintojaksolla (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Seats

25 - 30

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

3 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Voidaan toteuttaa joitakin osia työelämäyhteistyössä (not translated)

Exam schedule

Annetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)
Diagnostics in naprapathy III NA00ED71-3002 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You deepen your theoretical knowledge in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders.

You are able to apply anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, both patho-anatomical and physiological knowledge in clinical soft tissue, limb and spine joint diagnostics.

You deepen your clinical reasoning skills and are able to independently assess the patient's condition.

You are able to work independently when making conclusions and implementing treatment.

Course contents

How do I take the patient's situation fully into account?

How do I consider differential diagnosis in a clinical trial of musculoskeletal disorders?

How do I make an independent treatment decision based on patient information and my clinical trial?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Annetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Ei mahdollista tällä opintojaksolla (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Seats

25 - 30

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Ei aiheellista tällä opintojaksolla (not translated)

Exam schedule

Annetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)
Sports medicine and nutrition NA00DH46-3004 01.01.2022-01.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You learn about the most common sports injuries.

You understand and know how to explain the risk factors of exercise and sports injury, mechanisms, healing processes, and know the principles of prevention of injuries.

You learn about athletes' nutrition recommendations and how nutrition can affect physical performance and development.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Anatomy
Physiology
Diagnostics in naprapathyI

Course contents

What are the most common types of sports injuries?

What are the healing processes of sports injuries?

How can sport injuries be rehabilitated and prevented?

How do sport injuries affect the athlete's performance?

How does the athlete's nutrition affect physical performance?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Taina Lehtonen

Mode of delivery

80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Ravitsemuksen materiaalina Moodlessa ilmoitettu materiaali (sisältää Suomalaiset ravitsemussuositukset 2014) (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Ravitsemus 1op: lähiopetusta ja oppimistentti. Opettajana Taina Lehtonen (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Ravitsemus: oppimistentti. Yhteistoiminnallinen oppiminen. Arviointi: hyväksytty/ hylätty. Läpäisy 100% (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Seats

20 - 40

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

1 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Ei sisälly (not translated)

Exam schedule

Ravitsemuksesta tentti (not translated)

International connections

Ei sisälly (not translated)

Students use of time and load

1op = 27 tuntia (not translated)

Content periodicity

Ravitsemuksen osuudesta lähiopetusta ja materiaalia Learn alustalla. Tentti lähiopetuksessa oppimistenttinä. (not translated)
Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology HY00DT69-3028 03.01.2022-16.12.2022 5 credits (EHKT22KP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know the basics of the human body structure, functions and regulating systems and you can justify your actions in nursing and promoting health.
You understand the principles of the organ systems.
You know the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body.
You understand the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain.

Course contents

What are basic structures and functions of blood circulation, respiration, digestion, urinary excretion, reproduction, human musculoskeletal system, sense, nervous system, hormone secretion, and skin?
How does the organ system work?
What are the onset mechanisms of diseases and the resulting changes in the body?
What is the physiology of pain, the sensitivity of different tissues to pain, the experience of pain?

Name of lecturer(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Teacher(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Learnissa on opiskelumateriaalia, tehtäviä ja opetusnauhoitteita , joita kannattaa ensisijaisesti hyödyntää koska niihin on koottu keskeinen opiskeltava aines.
Opintojakson aiheisiin laajemmin syventyessään voi käyttää mitä tahansa ammattikorkeakoulun tasoista anatomian ja fysiologian oppikirjaa.
Suosittelen: Leppäluoto, Kettunen, Rintamäki, Vakkuri, Vierimaa, Lätti: Anatomia ja fysiologia- Rakenteesta toimintaan. (Uusin painos – myös vanhemmat painokset käyvät) Sanoma Pro Oy (ISBN 978-952-63-5311-1) (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso toteutetaan Learnissa ja opintojaksoon liittyy viikoittain vuorovaikutteista opetusta ja ohjausta verkossa Adobe Connect järjestelmän kautta toteutettuna webinaareina. Webinaarit ovat aikaan sidottuja ja työjärjestykseen merkittyjä. Niihin voi osallistua kotikoneelta ja ne äänitetään, joten niitä voi katsoa nauhoitteena ellei pääse osallistumaan kyseisenä ajankohtana.
Opintojaksoon kuuluu palautettavia tehtäviä ja oppimistenttejä Learnissa sekä lopputentti. Tenttien ajankohdat voi itse sopia/ määrittää.
Tarkemmat ohjeet opintojakson suorittamisesta on esitetty Learnissa.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä:
Opintojaksolla ei ole käytössä työhön integroitu opintoväylä koska opintojakson opintoaines on soveltavalla tasolla esille tulevaa työelämässä.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso on mahdollista suorittaa omaan tahtiin opiskellen. (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakson arviointi perustuu oppimistentteihin ja lopputenttiin. Lisäksi tulee opiskelijan palauttaa määräajassa Learnissa palautettavaksi merkityt tehtävät.
Arviointikriteerit on esitetty Learnissa. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

03.01.2022 - 16.12.2022

Enrollment date

03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- EHKT22KP
Seats

20 - 60

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Opintojaksoon ei sisälly harjoittelua. (not translated)

Exam schedule

Opintojakson tehtävien , oppimistenttien ja lopputentin aikataulutus on esittetty Learn alustalla ja sinä noudatetaan tutkintosäännön määräyksiä. (not translated)

International connections

Opintojaksolla ei ole erityistä kansainvälisen yhteistyön tavoitetta. (not translated)

Students use of time and load

Opiskelija voi vaikuttaa omaan työmääräänsä koska opintojaksolla voi opiskella omalla tahdillaan. Learnin materiaalit ovat käytettävissä jatkuvasti opetusnauhoitteineen ja opiskelija voi hyödyntää useiden toteutusten opetuksia. (not translated)

Content periodicity

ei ole osia (not translated)
Biochemistry, cellbiology and histology NA00DH40-3002 10.01.2022-31.05.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You understand the biochemistry and the research objectives of body functioning.

You deepen your knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences and are able to adapt that knowledge to your own field.

You reinforce your knowledge of anatomy.

You can describe the structure and function of the cell and tissues.

You understand the structure of different types of tissues of the human body in terms of histology and its effect on, for example, the healing properties of that tissue.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required.

Course contents

What is biochemical activity in the body and what are biochemical research topics?

How can biochemical research supplement your own professional skills?

How does the structure of different tissue types affect their properties?

Name of lecturer(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Teacher(s)

Taina Lehtonen

Mode of delivery

20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Opiskelumateriaali on Learnissa. Suosittelen käyttämään lisämateriaalina kirjaa:
Heino, Jyrki & Vuento, Matti: Biokemia ja solubiologia. SanomaPro. Helsinki. 2020 (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Opintojakso on mahdollista suorittaa omalla aikataululla sytologian ja histologian laboraatioita lukuunottamatta (pakollinen osallistuminen keväällä 2022). (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Arvioinnin perusteet esitellään tarkemmin Learnissa. Arviointi perustuu jaksolla tehtyihin Learnin osatentteihin. Loppuarvosanan saadakseen tulee osallistua sytologian ja histologian laboraatioihin (1 päivä). (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Seats

20 - 30

Further information for students

taina.lehtonen@xamk.fi (not translated)

Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Virtual proportion

4 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Work placement(s)

Ei tällä jaksolla toteudu (not translated)

Exam schedule

Opintojakson suoritukset tehdään Learnissa osatentteinä ja tehtävinä. Osallistuminen sytologian ja histologian laboraatioihin pakollista. (not translated)

International connections

Ei sisälly tähän jaksoon (not translated)

Students use of time and load

5 x 27 tuntia (not translated)

Content periodicity

Biokemian osalta tutustutaan elimistön tärkeimpiin biomolekyyleihin.
Solubiologiassa käsitellään solun rakenne ja toiminta ja soluväliaineen ominaisuudet.
Histologiassa opetellaan tunnistamaan eri kudostyypit mikroskooppinäytteistä niiden tunnusomaisten rakenteiden perusteella. (not translated)
Rehabilitation process and service system HY00ED65-3004 17.01.2022-31.05.2022 5 credits (FTSA21KP, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You can define social, health and rehabilitation services and their meaning for the welfare of Finns.
You understand clients' rights and participation as users and developers of social and health care services.
You are aware of the individual factors influencing clients' every-day coping and rehabilitation processes.
You are aware of the ways to empower your clients' participation during rehabilitation processes.
You are familiar with the ways to promote rehabilitation processes and every-day coping at the individual, group and population levels by making use of living environments and multi-professional services.

Course contents

How are social, health and rehabilitation services organised in Finland? What is their meaning and how do they affect the welfare of the population?
What are clients' rights and participation as users and developers of social and health care services?
What is service guidance and its role in the rehabilitation process?
How do you identify the individual factors influencing clients' every-day life and rehabilitation process?
How do you promote clients' participation in goal-setting, planning, implementation and evaluation to enhance every-day activities?
How do you promote rehabilitation processes at individual, group and population levels by making use of living environments and multi-professional services (incl. ICF, GAS)?

Name of lecturer(s)

Ville Virta

Teacher(s)

Anna Reinikainen

Ville Virta

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Learnissa on opiskeluun liittyviä aineistoja ja linkkejä. Oppimistehtävät edellyttävät myös itsenäistä tiedonhakua. (not translated)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Työviikkopohjainen oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso toteutetaan kokonaan verkko-opintoina Learn-opiskeluympäristössä. Opintojakso sisältää yksillö- ja paritehtäviä, joihin sisältyy haastattelu, verkkokeskustelua sekä muiden opiskelijoiden tehtävien opiskelua ja vertaiskommentointia. Voit perehtyä Learnissa opiskeluaineistoihin ja tehdä oppimistehtävät oman aikataulusi mukaan.

Opintoja nopeuttava oppimisväylä / Monimuotoisesti opiskelevat:
Opintojakso toteutetaan verkko-opintoina Learn-opiskeluympäristössä. Opintojakso sisältää oppimistehtäviä, joihin sisältyy haastattelu, verkkokeskustelua ja tehtävien vertaiskommentointia. Voit perehtyä Learnissa opiskeluaineistoihin ja tehdä oppimistehtävät itsenäisesti oman aikataulusi mukaan.

Työhön integroitu oppimisväylä:
Opintojakso toteutetaan verkko-opintoina Learn-opiskeluympäristössä. Opintojakso sisältää oppimistehtäviä, joihin sisältyy haastattelu, verkkokeskustelua ja tehtävien vertaiskommentointia. Voit perehtyä Learnissa opiskeluaineistoihin ja tehdä oppimistehtävät itsenäisesti oman aikataulusi mukaan. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

17.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Enrollment date

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- FTSA21KP
- JTSA20SM
Seats

41 - 60

Unit, in charge

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Podiatry, Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Ecampus

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content periodicity

Toteutus on jaettu tehtävien mukaisesti kolmeen osuuteen.
Tehtävä 1. haastattelutehtävä kuntoutumisprosessista.
Tehtävä 2. verkkokeskustelutehtävä palvelujärjestelmästä.
Tehtävä 3. Esitys-tehtävä kuntoutusalan asiantuntijaosaamisesta. (not translated)
Research and development skills MO00DS25-3094 17.01.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Course contents

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

17.01.2022 - 31.12.2022

Enrollment date

18.12.2021 - 16.01.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5

Academic year 2022 - 2023

Musculoskeletal anatomy NA00ED61-3003 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 10 credits (NAKT22SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know musculoskeletal anatomy comprehensively both in theory and in practice.

You can apply your knowledge functionally to the human in motion.

You can consider anatomical structures mechanically in motion and how they are connected to each other.

You recognize the most typical anatomical structures that are connected to musculoskeletal disorders, and explain the mechanisms.

You participate in practical anatomy studies by observing an anatomical dissection during the 6th and 8th semesters.

Course contents

How is the human bone structure generated?

How is the human skeleton generated?

How in the human joint structure generated?

How is the human muscular system generated?

How does the human musculoskeletal system work while moving?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT22SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Basics of naprapathy NA00ED62-3003 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT22SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

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.

Course contents

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?

Name of lecturer(s)

Petteri Koski

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT22SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Study and career planning KY00DS63-3190 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT22SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Course contents

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

English

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT22SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Psychology and interaction skills NA00ED72-3002 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You familiarize with a human being as a physical, psychic, social entity and learn about the factors affecting an individual's personality and activity.

You familiarize with a human's spiritual growth, education and learning.

You learn about the principles and methods that define teaching and individual guidance.

You learn skills for diversified self-development.

Course contents

How do educational science and learning concepts affect the naprapath's guidance activities in patient work?

How important are interaction skills in patient work?

How can the phenomena of the therapeutic relationship be perceived and taken into account?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading

Kerrotaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi suoritetaan ryhmissä tehtävien tehtävien perusteella. Kirjallinen ja toiminnallinen osuus. (not translated)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Microbiology and epidemiology NA00DH52-3003 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You learn the basics of microbiology and immunology.

You strengthen your knowledge of cell biology.

You understand the importance of hygiene in health care.

You get to know epidemiology and epidemiological research.

You are able to apply microbiology and epidemiology knowledge in your work to maintain health and prevent disease in the naprapath profession.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Edellytetään perustiedot anatomiasta ja fysiologiasta, sekä biokemiasta, solubiologiasta ja histologiasta. (not translated)

Course contents

What are the human body's defense systems?

What do bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology mean?

What is infectious disease legislation and how to prevent infection?

What are the basics of epidemiology and epidemiological research?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Marja Turkki

Taina Lehtonen

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Specialty medicine: General medicine NA00ED73-3002 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 5 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You know the most common surgical, paediatric, psychiatric, dermatological, venerological, geriatric, gynaecological, odontological, otolarygological, reumatological and internal diseases.

You understand the meaning of these diseases in clinical work.

You know the patient consultation system concerning them in our health care system.

Course contents

How to deepen the theoretical knowledge of pathology and its application to clinical work?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

shktvirtuaali

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5
Clinical practice I NA00ED74-3002 01.08.2022-31.12.2022 10 credits (NAKT20SP) +-
Learning outcomes of the course

You can work responsibly in a multidisciplinary team of experts.

You are able to apply the clinical research methods you have learned to practical patient work.

You are able to apply the manual therapy techniques you have learned to practical patient work.

You deepen your learn clinical and manual skills.

You practice recording patient information in the patient information system.

Course contents

How do I systematically examine a patient?

How do I choose an individual care path?

How do I readily apply my knowledge of anatomy and diagnostics in practice?

Name of lecturer(s)

Marja Turkki

Teacher(s)

Petteri Koski

Marja Turkki

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
- 10 credits
Group(s)
- NAKT20SP
Unit, in charge

Terveysalan ja ensihoidon koulutusyksikkö (not translated)

Programme(s)

Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Unit location

Kotka Campus

Evaluation scale

1-5

Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Bachelor of Health Care, 240 ECTS

naprapaatti (AMK), Bachelor of Health Care

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Academic year 2022 - 2023

Degree programme description

Degree Programme in NaprapathyBachelor of Health Care, 240 ECTS

naprapaatti (AMK), Bachelor of Health Care

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Academic year 2022 - 2023

Degree programme description

Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Bachelor of Health Care, 240 ECTS