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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The purpose of the Physical Therapy programme is to train physiotherapy specialists, who are able to preserve, improve and regain persons maximum physical and functional movement capabilities, make recommendations about the importance of physical activity, taking responsibility for professional development through applied research and generating innovative ideas while working in a team and independently.
Learning outcomes:
Having completed Physical Therapy programme a graduate is able to analyse human structure and function, normal and abnormal patterns of human development and movement; to collect, analyse, critically interpret relevant information related to the patient’s/client’s needs; to perform systematic and purposive physiotherapeutic assessment; to make physiotherapy diagnosis based on the analysis and critical interpretation of collected information and the related physiotherapy assessment. Predict the probable short- and long-term effects; to develop physiotherapy intervention plan based on physiotherapy diagnosis; to critically evaluate and analyse a physiotherapy intervention, make adjustments and discontinue if required; to communicate with patients/clients and relevant others, act professionally within an ethical, deontological and legal context; to act professionally based on a critical scientific attitude and lifelong learning; to educate patients/clients to become responsible for a health promoting lifestyle and implement prevention; to understand the structure, funding and function of the health system as it relates to physiotherapy practice; to collect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from different sources; to develop a research design: select object and methods of research based on the latest scientific achievements; to carry out the research, analyse and interpret data, transfer conclusions of research into clinical practice; to apply achievements of evidence-based fundamental and applied science in professional practice.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The study methods are used to develop the general and specific skills and based on problem-based learning principles: retractable lecture, group discussion, case studies, self-reflection, role-playing, simulations, literature research and analysis, preparation and presentation, practice dairy.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1(very poor) to 10(excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit.
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The duration of university undergraduate courses of Physical Therapy is 4 years, the volume - 240 credits. Credits are spread out in 30 credits per semester.
55 credits of Physical Therapy programme are dedicated to Clinical Practice.
Studied subjects of biomedical sciences (Functional Anatomy, Human Physiology and Biochemistry; Kinesiology, Basics of Rehabilitation, Biomechanics of Movement, Methods and Tools of Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology and Motor Control, Sports Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy in Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy in Neurology , etc.), Social sciences (Basics of Psychology, Education, Communication and Ethics, and etc.), Humanities (Foreign language).
Optional courses:
Students can choose optional courses (10 credits)
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study program focuses on evidence-based physiotherapy knowledge and skills application in practice.
Lecturers of Physical Therapy program graduated international teachers training courses carried out by Danish experts. The main practical placement (VUH Santaros Klinikos, Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Centre) is accredited by the European Union experts. Since 2010 VU is a member of the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE).
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of Physical Therapy program can work in all levels of health care institutions, educational institutions, social rehabilitation facilities, social care, nursing home, orthopaedic companies, wellness facilities, private medical institutions.
Access to further study:
Graduates of Physical Therapy program can continue education in Master studies.
