Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Basic Physiotherapy

Basic Physiotherapy
3
13422
1
First semester
OB
Physiotherapy Fundaments
Physiotherapy Fundaments
Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Teaching staff


Dr. BARRA LÓPEZ, Martín Eusebio - mbarra@uic.es

TEACHERS:

Professor Martín Barra, PhD: mbarra@uic.es

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.


This course aims to situate and guide the student in relation to the conceptual bases of Physiotherapy with scientific and professional discipline within the health sciences. The development of content and learning activities undertaken through the course of the subject will contribute to the knowledge of the historical evolution of Physiotherapy in the academic and professional aspect of the student. Likewise, the course will provide knowledge with theoretical bases related to the Physiotherapy profession such as professional skills and fields of professional intervention, knowledge of the care process in Physiotherapy relating to diagnosis in Physiotherapy, and elaboration of the medical history in Physiotherapy.

The course represents the theoretical conceptual framework to guide students in the process of developing more specific skills that will be acquired throughout their studies on more specific subjects in Physiotherapy in the undergraduate degree.

Pre-course requirements

No prerequisites have been determined for this subject.

Objectives

This course has the following objectives:

  •  Know the history of physiotherapy as an academic and professional discipline.
  •  Know the professional skills of the physiotherapist and the fields of professional performance.
  •  Know the process of care in Physiotherapy.
  •  Know the diagnostic process in Physiotherapy and the internationally validated elements of assessment.
  •  Know the structure of clinical history in Physiotherapy as well as the legal constraints when handling confidential patient/user data.
  • Know how to prepare a Physiotherapeutic clinical report.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • 14 - Demonstrate initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • 15 - Demonstrate a concern for quality.
  • 37.1 - Use discretion, use available information appropriately and respect patient dignity and confidentiality
  • 37.2 - commitment to ethical conduct
  • 37.4 - adhere to professional competencies and standards in health care
  • 41 - Knowledge of the theoretical basis of physiotherapy as a science and profession, and of physiotherapy models of treatment..
  • 46 - Ability to systematically take a complete physiotherapy clinical history that appropriately and efficiently reports all steps taken from the patient's admission to his/her discharge.

Learning outcomes of the subject

Upon completion of the course students will achieve the following learning outcomes:

  • Understand the theoretical basis of physiotherapy as a science and profession.
  • Understanding the models of intervention in Physiotherapy.
  • Understand the theoretical basis of the assessment techniques in Physical Therapy.
  • Recognize the different internationally recognized methods and evaluation techniques in Physiotherapy.
  • Show initiative and motivation in learning the usefulness and effectiveness in relation to scientific tests and functional assessments used in Physiotherapy.
  • Develop medical records in Physiotherapy.
  • Know the professional skills of the Physiotherapist.
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality in handling medical records regarding ethical and deontological aspects.

Syllabus


  1. Concepts of Physiotherapy
  2. Professional skills and functions of the physiotherapist
  3. Deontological Code in Physiotherapy

  1. Main Historical references
  2. Institutionalization process of Physiotherapy in Spain

  1. University centers in Spain
  2. Regional professional associations and The General Council of Professional Associations of Spain
  3. National Associations and international representatives of Physiotherapy

  1. Fields of action
  2. Care Specialties
  3. New Fields of Action

  1. Physiotherapy as a scientific discipline
  2. The cientific method
  3. Evidence-based medicine and Physiotherapy
  4. Bibliographic search

  1. Diagnosis in Physiotherapy
  2. Physiotherapy Intervention Method
  3. Evaluation of results (Exemple: Constant-Murley score
  4. International Classifications (CIE/CIF)

  1. Clinical history of Physiotherapy
  2. Informed consent
  3. Reports in Physiotherapy

Teaching and learning activities

In blended



This subject will be developed considering the training activities and teaching and learning methodologies that are detailed below.

Theoretical classes will be implemented with teaching and learning methodologies such as lectures and problem-solving activities for various exercises. In addition, students will also be expected to complete training and independent study activities inside and outside the classroom (a presentation of a poster on the diagnostic process in Physiotherapy). Finally, an independent study of the student's learning process will be considered so that students acquire the skills developed in the subject.

 

TRAINING ACTIVITY

METHODOLOGY

COMPETENCES

ECTS CREDITS

self-learning activities
lectures

student's independant work-study

apprenticeship contract
oral presentation / master class (by streaming)
problem-solving exercises

14 15 37.1 37.2 37.4 41 46

3 ECTS

Evaluation systems and criteria

In blended



For the evaluation of the course the following will be considered:

  • Final written test (with an equivalent of 65% of the final grade obtained).
  • Elaborate on and present in groups a subject related to Diagnostics in Physiotherapy (corresponds to 35% of the final grade obtained).

It is essential to pass the final written test in order to pass the course so that all marks are averaged to make a passing final grade with the marks obtained in the other proposed evaluation activities.

For the students who have to submit to the 2nd convocation of the subject, the evaluation of the subject will consist of a final written exam or test.

Bibliography and resources

Basic Bibliography (may be consulted in the Library of the Faculty)

  • Gallego T.Bases Teóricas y Fundamentos de Fisioterapia. Ed Panamericana.Madrid.2007
  • Enciclopedia Médico-Quirúrgica.Kinesiterapia y Medicina Física (Tomo 1)
  • Clasificación Internacional de las  deficiencias,discapacidades y minusvalías: E-26-006-B-10
  • Gestión de la Calidad y Evaluación en Kinesiterapia: E-26-006-C-10
  • Clasificación de  Minusvalias: E-26-006-A-10
  • Hª de la  Rehabilitación: E-26-005-A-10

 

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E1 26/01/2021 A13 08:00h
  • E1 26/01/2021 A14 08:00h
  • E2 29/06/2021 08:00h

Teaching and learning material


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