Specialty medicine: Orthopedics and neurology (5 cr)

Code: NA00ED78-3001

General information

Enrollment: 06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Department of Health Care and Emergency Care

Campus: Kotka Campus

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Naprapathy

Teachers: Niko Leinonen; TH Opettaja

Teacher in charge: Marja Turkki

Groups: NAKT20SP
Naprapathy, full-time studies

Course: NA00ED78

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Objective

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

You develop theoretical knowledge as a foundation for differentiation diagnosis.

You develop basic orthopedic knowledge, know the orthopedic procedures as required in the profession, and gain familiarity with multidisciplinary cooperation.

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

You know connections between neurological illnesses and those of the locomotor system.

You develop theoretical knowledge as the basis of clinical differentiation diagnosis.

Content

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

What are orthopedic treatment and diagnostics of locomotor illnesses like?

What is rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery like?

What are the basics of neurological specialty?

What are the typical symptoms of neurological illnesses and foundations of clinical assessment?

How to observe the neurological status as part of differentiation diagnostics in clinical work?

Course material

Löytyy Learn-alustalta opintojakson alussa.

Study forms and methods

Ei mahdollinen tällä opintojaksolla.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Ei tällä opintojaksolla.

Timing of exams and assignments

Ilmoitettu opintojakson Learn-alustalla.

Course part description

Verkossa tapahtuva itsenäinen opiskelu sekä asiantuntijaluennot (ortopedi & neurologi). Luennoilla 100% läsnäolopakko. Aikataulu ilmoitetaan myöhemmin, kun luennoitsijoiden ohjelma tarkentuu.

Evaluation scale

1-5