Physiotherapy

Palpation of selected structures of the human body (extremities and trunk), like osseous structures, articulating joints, ligaments, muscles, arteries and nerves

Differentiation and assessment of palpated structures for the physiotherapeutic examination and treatment

presentation and activating methods, e.g. self-study incl. eLearning elements

Final exam: practical

Bones and osseous structures of the human body

Morphology and function of the articulating joints

Muscles of the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs

Muscles of the trunk

Peripheral nerves, blood vessels and the fasciae

Presentation and activating methods, learning on human antomical specimens

Final exam: Final oral examination using human antomical specimens

Come together (1. Week): Getting to know colleagues and lecturers

Getting in contact and establishing relationships by using professional techniques

MAHARA-training including start of a personal e-portfolio

Self-assessment-tools and tools to visualize personal competences

Introduction to concepts of competence development and professional development

Self-reflexion as part of personality development

“SMART” Goal-setting

Tools to evaluate goal attainment (f.ex. goal attainment scale)

Reflexion talks

Presentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA)

Continuous assessment: Participation; prerequisite: (to do/to work on an) e-Portfolio, a self-assessment form, and goalsetting

Neuroanatomical basics of pain, physiology and pathophysiology of pain

Pain pattern (acute/chronic/nociceptive/neuropathic/nociplastic)

Pain medication according to WHO graduated schedule

In-depth pain history 

Well-founded selection of physiotherapeutic measures for pain relief based 

Presenting and activating methods, prereading assignment with entrance test, knowledge increase documented by exit test

Continuous assessment: Attendance; completion of entry and exit tests;

Work on distance learning assignments in small groups, submit assignments on time, present results.

Legal scope of professional education and the profession itself (FHSG, AV, MTDG)

Profile of competencies

ICF-model

Concept of diversity

The physiotherapeutic process

Basics of communication skill training

Basics of Clinical Reasoning

Development of the profession and its position within the national health system

Core competences and interfaces of related professions within the interdisciplinary team

The physiotherapists role in multiprofessional teams

National and international professional organisations and associations

Data protection and medical devices

Presentation and activating methods e.g. role plays

Final exam

Historical background and development of Public Health, aims and values of health in all policies, definition of health promotion and prevention and indication of differencies, epidemiology, legal framework conditions, health care and health beliefs, determinants of health, health literacy, national and international health care systems, Health promotion projects (settings, the role of different stakeholders, political and financial framework, the role of physiotherapy)

Presentation and activating methods

Continuous assessment: handling work assignments

Experience and application of specific perceptible physical sensation and physical state considering intention and aim in order to train and improve the ability to relax in therapy and for prevention

Active-learning method

Continuous assessment: e.g. regularly performance review of former lecture units

Evaluation of findings in (medical) massage in the physiotherapeutic process

Range of application and pathophysiolocical indications

Contraindications and prerequisites for a massage treatment

Techniques of massage in theory and practice all over

Positioning of massage in the medical/physiotherapeutic setting and public health system

Principles of the treatment-design exemplified by various diseases and functional problems

Differentiation to other massage-techniques

Application of basics of perception in massage

Presentation and activating method, practicing on the model

Continuous assessment: practical and theoretical execution

Theory of motor learning process, involved structures, models and principles, factors of influencing motor learning stage, classifications of the motor learning process, evaluation and observation criterias, analysis and classification of precondition

Methodic and didactic principles, approches and procedures, aspects of motivation, feedback, physical exercises in groups of clients, experiencing different roles in the motor learning process and reflecting them

presentation and active learning method, role play, reflection, video analysis

Final exam

Offering stimuli to cause sensations, mental states, feelings, moods, atmosphere and to enable the perception and idea of one's own body. The students experience themselves physically in the context of their social and objective environment:

alone and with several persons

in different starting positions

in different situations

in a resting or relaxing position and moving around the room

one or two at a time, in groups

without and with manual contact

using exercise material and/or media

Presentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise units

Continuous assessment: portfoliowork (protocols and reflections of the treatment units/the teaching units, presentations)

Movement about axes/in planes of all joints (except mandibular joint)

Muscle activities relevant to posture and movement

Posture analysis, statics of standing and sitting

Equilibrium reactions, continuing movement and buttressing, kinetic chains, muscular insufficiency

Movement analysis of characteristic daily life movement incl. bending forward

Presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, problem based learning, active structuring

Final exam: Practical execution of posture and movement analysis

working posture and positioning of physiotherapists

grip, hand positioning and movement treatment

methods of prophylaxis

positioning of patients, change of positions/transfer of patients, walkers and wheel chairs

Presentation and active-learning method, e.g. role play, problem based learning

Final exam: practical examination

Basic principles of general pathology

Examples from systemic organ pathology
Introduction to disease systematics and basic nomenclature of diseases
Morphologic changes - gross and microscopic - and clinico-pathologic correlations
Important diagnostic methods

Presentation method

Final exam

Medical terminology

Human cell biology and the tissues composing the human body

Morphology of the spinal cord and the organization of the spinal nerves and plexus formation

Morphology and functionality of the skeletal elements and joints of the human body

Presentation

Final exam

Body fluid compartments

Transport systems

Basics of neuro- and sensory physiology

Sensorimotor function

muscle physiology

thermoregulation

vegetative nervous system

basics of endocrinology

hematological overview

Presentation methods

Final exam

In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.

Clinical placement

Continuous assessment

Models of clinical reasoning and steps of problem solving thinking

Hypothesis categories (such as pathobiological mechanisms, dysfunctions, precautions/ Contraindications, contributing factors, prognosis, treatment and management, source of symptoms or dysfunctions,...)

Review paper cases/case studies to consolidate and deepen clinical reasoning processes to enrich the physiotherapeutic performance

Presentation and activating methods, handling and reflection of paper cases/case studies

Continuous assessment: Participation, prerequisite for the certificate: handling of paper cases/case studies in a written form

applying all stages of the physiotherapeutic process to a real patient with uncomplex clinical symptoms, reflecting the own therapeutic action       

active-learning methods, f.e. working with real patients, group work 

Continuous assessment: Participation; prerequisite: active participation in term of "Hands on" an reflection

Basic kinetics, dynamics and statics, and it´s application in biomechanical movement analyses as basic arthrokinematics

Basic mechanical load situations  and behavior of human tissues

Selected instrumentational methods in movement sciences in clinical and research settings

Principals of data processing and data analyses in movement sciences

Presentation and activating method, active-learning method, flipped classroom, blended learning

Final exam: Module examination (oral-practical execution of an multimedia presented case study) (Module exam)

Basics of training sciences and exercise physiology in wound healing

Training methods of force, endurance, flexibility and sensomotorik

Planning, implementation, instruction and correction of exercise therapy in prevention and therapy for people all ages

Wound healing and its importance for the load increase

Performing exercises to improve all motor skills

Correct operation of training equipment

Presentation and active-learning method, Flipped classroom, Blended learning

Final exam: Module examination (Module exam)

Internal medicine/surgery: cardiovascular risk factors, acute and chronic cardio-vascular diseases, angiologic and lymphatic diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases - conservative/medical and surgical treatments; medical basics concerning burns

Obstetrics: pregnancy, delivery and puerperal

Gynaecology: selected gynaecological pathologies and surgical interventions, pelvic organ prolapse

Urology/Proctology: female and male urethrovesical and anorectal dysfunctions

Rheumatology: inflammatory rheumatic diseases, collagenoses/connective tissue diseases, osteoporosis

Presentation

Final exam: Module exam

Analysis of the starting position for position changes

Movement facilitating factors

Anticipation of movements

Own and foreign movement strategy

Fazilitation of complex course of motion/position changes from lying to standing and return

Automatic adjustment reactions in different starting positions as lying, sitting and standing

Fazilitation of gait

Presentation and active–learning method, learning and practicing on a model

Final exam: practical

Terminology of gait

Functional tasks of specific phases of gait, pathological gait deviations

Ground reaction forces, external and internal tourques, kinematics and kinetics of gait, determinants of gait

Standardized assessments, observational gait analysis

Introduction to specific aspects of instrumental gait analysis

Development of functional, deficit oriented treatment strategies and therapeutic measures for gait training, implementation using role play

Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods, video analysis, role play

Continuous assessment: result and treatment suggestion based on video analysis

Definition of terms, basics and principles of Physical Medicine and general rehabilitation with special reference to functional connections and the ICF. Application of scales, scores and tests in Physical Medicine

Pain assessments as well as therapeutic principles for patients with pain in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with special consideration of the musculoskeletal system

The physiotherapeutic process in the field of physical medicine

Exo- and endogenous thermotherapy

Muscle stimulating and pain modulating effects of constant currents, pulsed currents and modulated currents

Basics of electro diagnosis and analytical procedure in the determination of the correct treatment parameters

Ultrasound with application examples

Implementation of the physiotherapeutic process using paper cases

Application examples in the field of muscle stimulation, pain treatment, metabolism normalization and wound healing

Presentation and activating method

Final exam

basic concepts of motor function and development

Boundary stone concept

Describing quality of motion of hand and body motor function

Basic information and selected examples of infant reactions

Objectives and course of motor development from birth until standing and walking ability (12/18 month)

Structure of trimester and motor developmental goals until standing and walking ability

Examples how to transfer principles of motor development to the whole lifespan

Lernergebnisse

Presentation and active-learning methods: Blended Learning (Flipped Classroom), Creating and analysing a video

Final exam

Active and passive testing of joint range of motion of the extremities and the spine

Instrumented measurement of the joints making use of a goniometer and inclinometer

Muscle function testing of the extremities and the core including the use of measurement devices

Palpation of the subcutaneous connective tissues (on the back as an example)

Presentation and active-learning method e. g. practicing on the model

Final exam: Clinical examination on the upper and lower extremities (joint range of motion, muscle function testing)

Basics of instruction and adapting to individual condition

Selected exercises with and without ball aimed for functional training of core stability, stability and mobility of spine, extremity joints and leg axis

Basics and principles of treatment techniques based on Functional Kinetics (lift-free/reduced lift mobilization, buttressing mobilization) in all movement planes, practical application in selected cases/examples

Realization of physiotherapeutic process taking account of treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises by selected examples/cases including reflection

Introduction in design and structure of therapeutic exercises with and without ball, cross-linking already acquired concepts of functional movement and exercises

Presentation and active-learning method, e.g. practicing on the model, role play

Continuous assessment: Practical examination on model

Experience of body-awareness: alone and with several persons/different starting positions/different situations/in a resting and relaxing position and in movement/relation to the group and moving around the room

Physical self-experience in the context of the individual social and objective environment

Experience of different categories of perception

Differentiation of different sensations, feelings, moods and atmosphere

Presentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise units

Continuous assessment: Participation, prerequirements: minutes and reflection reports on practical work assignments

Central nervous system (CNS)

Brain sections and the ventricular system

Spinal cord and spinal nerves

Cerebrospinal fluid

Presentation method

Final exam

Heart and circulation
Respiration
Performance physiology
Uro-genital-tract, kidney, salt and water metabolism, acid-base metabolism
Gastro-intestinal-tract

Presentation method

Final exam

Basics of brain function, hemmorhagic and ischemic stroke in the central nervous system

Medical examination, diagnostics, assessments and treatment with focus on regulation of muscle tone

Pathophysiology and treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom in general, stroke and various dysfunctions of higher brain performances

Basics of physiotherapeutic examination, assessments and specific treatments of these syndroms, including facial palsy

Neurodevelopmental treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom shown in the example of stroke

Current evidence

Presentating and activating methods, group puzzle, learning and practicing on a model, video-analysis and/or demonstration of treatment on real patients

Final exam

Current neurophysiological concepts

Principles of PNF

PNF pattern and techniques

functional movements, gait training

patient case studies

Presentation and aktivating method, practicing and learning on the model

Continuous assessment: written and practical examination of PNF basics, pattern and techniques

Basics of neonatology, selected pathologies in neonatology and developmental neuroscience

“Grenzsteinkonzept” of childlike development after “Michaelis” from birth to the age of 6

Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies

Interprofessional cooperation

Current evidence

Assessments regarding childlike development until the age of 6

Presentation and activating method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role play

Final exam

Principles of applying adhesive bandages and kinesiotapes (elastic adhesive bandages)

Effects of adhesive bandages (tapes) and elastic kinesiologic elastic bandages (Kinesiotapes)

Basics of applying techniques, basics of indications and contraindications

Material science, handling with tapes, self-experiance with wearing and taking of adhesive bandages

Presentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model, video or picture analysis

Final exam

Basics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics, relevant positions of the joint (like loose-packed position, closed-packed position), examination of the quality and the quantity (range of motion) of joint movements, indications and contraindications, effects of joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques

Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on joints of the upper limb, the lower limb, the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joint, as well as selected soft tissue techniques

Selected methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests

Integration of manual therapy in the physiotherapeutic process, discussing relevant paper cases

Presenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzle

Continuous assessment

Pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical cases

Different standardised tests for finding the diagnoses and adequat procedures

Medical treatmentoptions in the context of biopsychosocial factors and their consequences for physiotherapy intervention

presentation and activating method

Final exam

Adaption of the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic, traumatological and rheumatological diagnoses

Evidence based assessments und treatment options

Importance of wound healing concerning physical examination and treatment

Presentation and activating method, active-learning method

Final exam

Peculiarities of the physiotherapeutic process in the obstetrics and puerperal phase, as well as in selected  pathologies in the field of gynaecology, urology and proctology

Specific assessments and test procedures

Perceptional training  of the pelvical and abdominal area (zone)

Exercises for the pelvic floor: selective, active, reactive , as well the trunk system

Instruction for self-inspection/self-palpation

Strategy, implemetation, reflection/evaluation and modification of physiotherapeutic group therapy  in selected  problems in the field of gynaecology/obstetrics /urology

Present body of evidence

Presentation and active-learning method, e.g.: group puzzle, role play, market place, own experience, practicing on the model

Final exam

Pecularities of the physiotherapeutic process in selected cardiovascular, respiratory, angiological and endocrine diseases treated both conservative/medical and surgical (including graft surgery and burns)

Current evidence

Presentation and active-learning method, problem-based learning, role play

Final exam

Common basics of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including diagnostic assessments in the physiotherapeutic process

Instruction and self-management for patients

Treatment of selected areas of lymph nodes using CDT

Physiotherapy of lymphedema including other techniques of Physiotherapy

Presentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model

Final exam

Impairments of body structures and body functions, activity limitations and participation restriction associated with selected impairments of the respiratory system

Special considerations in the conductance of the physiotherapeutic process in impairments of the respiratory system

Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific assessment measures (inspection und palpation, auscultation, evaluation of cough efficacy, evaluation of inspiratory muscle strength, evaluation of work capacity)

Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific treatment measures (management of medical emergencies, patient education in the use of inhalers, improvement of ventilation, mobilization of bronchial secretions, treatments to improve thoracic mobility and stability in terms of respiratory deficiencies)

Discussion of case studies

Presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, role play, e-training, practicing on the model

Final exam

Overview of quantitative and qualitative research methods pertaining to physiotherapy

Introduction to international well-known medical databases (e.g. PubMed, PeDro)

Construction of research questions relevant in clinical physiotherapy

Critical Appraisal of research literature

Discussion of research literature in the context of clinical physiotherapeutic practice

Presentation and activating method, active-learning method, active-explorative method, group puzzle, mindmaps, quizzes

Continuous assessment: Immanent Examination, e.g. documentation of a systematic literature search based on clinical questions, answering clinical questions based on a systematic literature search

Basics of scientific work, citation rules, stages of the research process, from formulating a research question to collecting and analyzing data, introduction to qualitative and quantitative research

presentation and active-learning method, active-explorative method, case studies, group work, exercises, discussions

Final exam

Pathophysiology of frequently occurring diagnoses in neurological field (like Traumatic Brain Injury, Syndroms of Decerebration, Multiple Scleroses, Parkinson Disease, Guillain-Barrée-Syndrom/ Polyneuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Lesion of the Peripheral Nervous System)

Medical and physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics/ assessments and specific treatment of selected neurologic diseases and symptoms depending on the state of illness or rehabilitation and considering the impact of common complications in Physiotherapy

Current concepts and theories of motor relearning and state of the art treatment of people with different types of paresis

Appropriate strategies to compensate insufficient motor function and criteria of individual adaptation of therapeutic appliances

Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods like case studies, role play, learning and practicing on the model

Final exam

Selected pathologies of developmental neurology, neuro-pädiatrics, pediatrics in orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, psychosomatics, oncology and internal medicine

Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies

Current evidence

Assessments regarding childlike development

Presentation and active-learning method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role play

Final exam

Basics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics of the spine (spinal segment, coupled and combined movements of the spine, indications and contraindications)

Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on the thoracic and cervical spine Additional methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests

Discussion of relevant paper cases

Presenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzle

Final exam

Adapting the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic, traumatological and rheumatological diagnoses with the main emphasis on spinal pathologies and pain conditions

Implementing evidence based assessments and treatment options

Elaborate session plans for exercise groups for patients with musculosceletal pain conditions

Presentation and activating method, active-learning method,  planning and maintaining active exercise therapy in groups, reflection, role play, case study

Final exam

Characteristics of different ways of communication (f.e. communication to transfer knowledge to a unique audience / vs. consultancy / vs. communication during treatment / vs. medical history dialogue) and transfer of structured information

Importance of non-verbal communication

Professional conversation within the physiotherapeutic process including conversation techniques to handle emotions, also to be able to communicate to several persons (f.e. patients/ caregiving relatives/colleagues) and to conduct a medical interview in the intercultural context in an appropriate way

Forms of listening, questioning techniques, providing feedback (feedback rules, exemplary feedback methods)

Communication models and theories and there underlying idea of man

Presentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysis

Final exam: Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments

Planning, implementation, reflection, evaluation and modificationof group therapeutic intervention on selected internal diseases and pelvic floor dysfunctions

Setting up, planning and performing exercise and training programs in selected internal diseases and risk factors

Introduction in spirometric measurements

Presentation and activating methods (e.g. peer teaching)

Continuous assessment

In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.

Clinical placement

Continuous assessment

Dealing with the changes in old age

Geriatric assessments

Prevention and rehabilitative measures on existing multimorbidity at geriatric patients

Geriatric specifics from  a multiprofessional perspective

Dementia forms and stages, disorientation, validation

Specific assistive devices

Communication strategies for communication with old and disoriented people

Special aspects of group therapy in geriatrics

The role of physiotherapists in the interdisciplinary team

Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative method), problem based learning in context to multimorbidity, optional interprofessional co-working

Final exam

Basics of intensive care medicine

Theory and practice of monitoring

Theory and practice of mechanical ventilation

Interpretation of laboratory findings, escpecially parameters of inflammation and acid-base-balance

Basics of pharmacotherapy

Organ replacement therapy

Selected diseases of intensive care medicine

Reanimation guidelines

Importance of intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork

Selected assessment measures (e.g. RASS-Score, CAM-ICU Delir-Assessment, MRC-Scale for Muscle Examination)

Communication and interaction with intensive care patients

Handling of intensive care patients and their surrounding

Preventive and therapeutic measures for cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal impairments

Measures to support the weaning from mechanical ventilation

presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. role play, practicing on the model

Final exam

Special use of the physiotherapeutic process for the most common diseases/symptoms in oncology and palliative care; specific interventions regarding symptoms (e.g. pain/tumor pain, respiratory symptoms, obstipation, lymphedema, contracture, scars, athrophies, paraesthesia and signs of paralysis)

Medical interventions diagnostics, therapy (conservative, invasive)

Psychological and social aspects in the relationship between patients/clients/physiotherapists, family and social environment (dying phases - and mourning stages, end-of life care)

Presentation and activating method, small group work, discussion of videos

Final exam

Selected psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, their epidemiology, etiology, psychopathology, typical symptoms, forms, prognosis, medical diagnosis and therapy (schizophrenia; affective disorders; neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; disorders due to psychoactive substance use)

The physiotherapeutic process in psychiatry and psychosomatics (mental health)

Theoretical and practical introduction to relevant treatment approaches

Individual and group physiotherapy in mental health. Principles, therapeutic factors, indications, contraindications

Therapeutic attitude, role and relationship

Physiotherapeutic examination, specific assessments, treatment goals, self-experience and application of basic techniques in mental health physiotherapy

The body of evidence in mental health physiotherapy

Presentation and activating methods, discussions, group work, case studies, practical experiences

Final exam

Framing/drafting a clinically relevant question

Conduct and documentation of the literature search

Qualitative assessment of scientific studies

Analysis of a scientific text related to the clinical question

Writing a comprehensible and coherent text that meets the requirements of a scientific paper

Active-learning and active-explorative methods: structured edit of a self-selected problem

Continuous assessment: Active participation; handling work assignments

Formulating a research question

Planning the appropriate methodical process to answer the research question

Participation in scientific discussions

Collecting data (if applicable, within the framework of a study exercise with a sample of students of FHCW and/or a pilot study as basis for planning further studies und projects)

Writing the bachelor thesis (introduction, methods, results)

Reflection on the research process

active-learning and active-explorative methods, e.g. discussion, mind mapping, blended learning
learning/practicing using models

Continuous assessment: Active participation; prerequisite: handling activities in the scientific research process

Assignment of the ICF-levels and investigative measures

Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the problem identification phase

Active-learning method, practice under supervision, reflection

Continuous assessment: continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internship

Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the planning and implementation phase

Active-learning method, practice under supervision, reflection

Continuous assessment: continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internship

implementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 5th term

active-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 5th term, contemplation/reflection

Continuous assessment: immanent examination, practical

Legal basis of physiotherapy

Organizational structure of the Austrian health care system

Institutions of the Austrian health service and their players

Basics of a business organization as a private practitioner incl. financing and investment calculations

Basics of micro- and macroeconomics with a focus on health economics

Characteristics of the health market

Basic concepts of quality assurance and development as well as quality management

Dimensions of structural, process and outcome quality in the context of physiotherapy

Standards and recommendations of the national professional association and international organizations related to physiotherapy

Use of selected quality assurance instruments in physiotherapeutic practice

Presentation

Final exam

Ethical principles, ethical models, relevant ethical aspects for professional work, ethical conflicts, ethic commission, demographic situation and demographic development in Austria, consequences of social inequality, contemplation of a person´s personality and the importance of organizational, external and internal dimensions of diversity in the context of professional physiotherapeutic acting

Presentation and activating method, e-learning

Continuous assessment: Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments and case studies

Causes and effects of stress, behaviour in stressful situation, methods to empower resilience

Careful use with the own therapeutical attitude and self-care

Make onerous work situations a subject of discussion, f.e. handling statements of patients with neuropsycholigical disorder, altered consciousness, affective disorder, impulse regulation disorder

Morbid gain, disease management (models and strategies, etc.), different options in dealing with diseases (trivialise or catastrophizing) and opportunities for action in physiotherapeutic context

Improving autonomy, independence and compliance of patients, f.e. self-efficacy concept as incentive for physiotherapy 

Motivational Interviewing

Structure and progress of conflicts and crises in therapeutic everyday life, strategies to prevent, resolve and de-escalate conflicts 

Possibilities of pedagogical guideance to point out human diversity (f.e. different cultural background, posttraumatic stress, depression, dementia, suicidality)

Presentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysis

Continuous assessment: Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments

In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.

Clinical placement

Continuous assessment

Description, interpretation and discussion of the results

Deriving the conclusion and future research approaches

Completion of the bachelor thesis

Active-explorative method; e-learning

Final exam: Assessment of the bachelor thesis

presentation and dicussion of bachelor thesis

professional discourse

autonomous preparation for examination

Final exam: presentation and oral examination (Bachelor exam)

implementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 6th term

active-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 6th term, contemplation/reflection

Continuous assessment: immanent examination, practical

Self-reflexion and other tools to strengthen personality and professional development in different settings (“SMART” Goal-setting, goal attainment scale, self-assessment and peer-feedback, peer-reflexion,..)

Presenting professional and personal competences through an e-portfolio

Reflexion talks

Supporting the admission procedure

Presentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA), peer-feedback

Continuous assessment: Participtation; prerequisite (to do/ to work on an) e-Portfolio

Internship 3 focuses on the interdisciplinary application of the physiotherapeutic process in an increasingly independent and self-responsible way under the supervision of clinical educators.

Clinical placement

Continuous assessment

Depending on selected course

active-learning and active-explorative methods

Continuous assessment: Participation

Depending on selected course

Depending on selected course

presentation and activating method, active learning method, active-explorative method

Final exam

Ad RZF: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of reflextherapy on the foot; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation

Ad BGM: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of connective tissue massage; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation

Ad TCM: Introduction into the philosophy of the TCM, meridians and their run, localisation of some selected points of acupuncture, introduction into tuinatherapy with practical exercises, practical execution adapted to the shoulder-girdle

Presentation and activing methods

Final exam: practical