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Basics of naprapathy (5 cr)

Code: NA00ED62-3003

General information


Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022
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 Care and Emergency Care
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Teachers
Petteri Koski
Marja Turkki
Teacher in charge
Marja Turkki
Groups
NAKT22SP
Naprapathy, full-time studies
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

Course material

Annetaan opintojakson alussa.

Study forms and methods

Ei mahdollista tällä toteutuksella.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Ei toteudu tällä opintojaksolla

Timing of exams and assignments

Järjestetään lähiopetuksena heti syyslukukauden alussa.

Course part description

Perehdytään naprapatiaan ja naprapatian historiaan, naprapatiassa käytettäviin diagnostiikka- ja hoitomenetelmiin, sekä näyttöön perustuvaan lääketieteeseen. Harjoitellaan opinnoissa tarvittavaa tieteellisen tiedon hakua ja tieteellisten artikkeleiden lukemista. Pohditaan naprapaatin ammatti-identiteetin rakentumista opiskelun aikana.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Läsnäolo luennoilla, hyväksytysti suoritetut tehtävät ja tentit.

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