Physiotherapy in Functional Disorders of the Elderly

2 credit points

Syllabus, C-level, 3SG505

Code
3SG505
Level
C
Subject(s)
Physiotherapy
Grading system
Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised
16 December 1999
Responsible department
Department of Women's and Children's Health

Entry requirements

According to the general rules as determined by the Undergraduate Committee.

Aims

The course aims at increasing the students' awareness of attitudes towards aging and an understanding of and skills in physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation with focus on functional disorders of the elderly.

Content

Attitudes to the elderly. Methods for physiotherapeutic examinations, treatment and evaluation with focus on functional disorders of the elderly.

Instruction

Teaching is in the form of lectures, practical exercises, group analysis, and presentations of cases and an in-depth assignment equalling one point.

Assessment

Satisfactory completion of the course requires passing of the oral presentation of a patient case, passing of the written and oral presentation of the in-depth assignment.

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