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Medical specialty - Orthopedics (5 cr)

Code: NA00DH56-3001

General information


Enrollment

14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

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

  • Marja Turkki
  • shktvirtuaali

Groups

  • NAKT18SP
    Naprapathy, full-time studies

Objective

You master the foundations of orthopedics and the principles of orthopedic examinations.

You develop theoretical knowledge to form the foundation of differentiation diagnosis.

You develops basic orthopedic knowledge, know the orthopedic procedures as required in the profession, and gain familiarity with multidisciplinary co-operation.

You masters the orthopedic tests and clinical examination of the patient, as well as good consultation practice

Content

What is a treatment approach to the illnesses of the locomotor system in orthopedics?

What is orthopedic treatment and diagnostics of locomotor illness like?

What is rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery like?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Anatomy, physiology and diagnostic skills is required where appropriate.