Basics of naprapathy (5 cr)
Code: NA00ED62-3003
General information
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
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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NAKT22SPNaprapathy, 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?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed