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Basics of naprapathy (5cr)

Code: NA00ED62-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Health and Emergency Care
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Teacher in charge
Marja Turkki
Course
NA00ED62

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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

Students can:

-make appropriate use of the terminology and professional concepts of naprapathy
- search for information in key information sources
- identify the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders
- identify national and international guidelines for the management of musculoskeletal disorders

Evaluation scale

1-5

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