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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To train highly qualified physiotherapists prepared for professional practice and research at the community, regional, national and international levels; to apply knowledge, values and skills in practice, working individually and in groups with patients of different ages and with various diseases, to work professionally in the changing environment, to apply science-based problem-solving methods.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge, its application:
• Explains the theories and principles of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, physical activity, healthy living and movement.
• Applies the fundamentals of basic biomedical sciences necessary to achieve the professional goals of a physiotherapist.
• Integrates the fundamentals of applied research methodology into the professional field of physiotherapy based on ethical and legal principles.
• Critically evaluates communication theories and principles in the context of national health care and rehabilitation policies.
Ability to conduct research:
• Independently collects, analyzes and systematizes information in the scientific literature
• Independently plans and conducts research, processes, analyzes the obtained results and formulates conclusions.
• Interprets and applies research results to model problem solving.
• Evaluates the adequacy of research theories and methodologies based on critical thinking.
Specific skills:
• Collects and evaluates patient/client information, carries out the physiotherapy examination and formulates a physiotherapy diagnosis.
• Applies physiotherapy theories and techniques in physiotherapy practice according to the functional status of the patient/client.
• Creates an individual physiotherapy plan.
• Conducts a physiotherapy program independently and safely, critically evaluates the effects of physiotherapy, makes adjustments as needed, and terminates procedures based on the patient's condition.
• Advises patients / clients on physical activity and physical capability, disease prevention and health.
Social skills:
• Communicates and collaborates professionally with patients / clients and their family members, working responsibly in a team with other medical professionals.
• Communicates in written and oral form, in their native and foreign professional language, with colleagues and other specialties in a multidisciplinary team.
• Responsibly ensures the quality of provided services in accordance with the principles of professional ethics.
• Fosters the image of a physiotherapy specialty.
Personal skills:
• Makes decisions independently based on a holistic approach, differentiation of priorities, self-confidence and continuous improvement of practical skills based on the concept of lifelong learning.
• Organises, plans and carries out practical activities, proposes new ideas and adapts to new situations.
• Activities is based on critical thinking, self-critical, tolerance and equal opportunities.
• Uses national and international information sources, professionally assesses their reliability, uses modern information technologies, handles confidential information properly.
• Applies management and leadership skills to plan and deliver quality physiotherapy services.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Teaching / Learning Methods: Application of special software packages, Assignments, Case analysis (Case study), Concept mapping, Creativity workshops, Debates, Design projects, Discussion, Exercise classes, Field trips/works visits, Formal lecture, Guests lectures, Group work, Idea (mind) mapping, Individual project, Interactive lecture, Laboratory classes, Library / information retrieval tasks, Literature analysis, Literature review presentation, Modeling of real-life (world) situations (projects), One-to-one tutorials, Practical exercises (tasks), Problem-based learning, Problem-solving sessions, Reading list, Reflection on action, Reflective journal, Role play, Scientific paper analysis, Seminar, Simulation (engineering, technology or process simulation), Simulation of real-life (world) situations, Small group tutorials, Student blog, Team project, Video footage.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Assessment Methods: Assignments, Background reading, Case analysis (study), Colloquium (interview led by lecturer and / or specialist), Concept mapping, Control work, Course project, Course work, Directed private laboratory work, Essay, Examination, Group (team) project, Group work, Idea (mind) mapping, Individual project, Individual work, Laboratory examination, Laboratory notes and report, Literature analysis, Literature review (study), Literature reviewing and presentation, Mid-term examination, Oral presentation, Paper, Peer-assessment, Portfolios/learning logs, Poster session, Problem-solving task, Project, Project report, Qualification work, Reflection on action, Reflective journal, Report, Reporting for practice work, Scientific paper (text) analysis, Self-assessment, Seminar, Student blog, Test, Tutorial , Video footage, Work placement report. Learners' knowledge is assessed on a scale of 1 to 10.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The main field of study consists of 155 credits: Anatomy and Physiology; Fundamentals of Rehabilitation; Physical Activity and Nutrition; Health Law, Management and Information Management; Psychology; Ergonomics in Rehabilitation; Pathology; Anatomy of Movement and Clinical Kinesiology I; Fundamentals of physiotherapy; First aid, nursing and pharmacology; Physiotherapy in mental illness; Anatomy of movement and clinical kinesiology II; Therapeutic massage; Functional diagnostics in physiotherapy; Therapeutic and Surgical Physiotherapy; Methodologies of Physiotherapy; Coursework 1; Physiotherapy of Nervous Diseases; Manufacture and Application of Technical Instruments; Physiotherapy; Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Kinesiotherapy; Physiotherapeutic Examination; Sports Physiology; Coursework 2; Movement Control, Training and Sensory Systems Studies; Biomedical Research Methodology; Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Physiotherapy; Paediatric Diseases and Physiotherapy.
49 credits: Cognitive Rehabilitation Practice; Therapeutic Disease and Surgical Physiotherapy Practice; Nerve Disease Physiotherapy Practice; Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practice; Paediatric Disease Physiotherapy Practice; Final Physiotherapy Practice.
The study programme culminates in the preparation, defence and evaluation of a final thesis.
Specialisations:
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Optional courses:
Students can choose from a range of electives (21 credits).
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Graduates are awarded a joint bachelor's degree in physiotherapy and a professional qualification as a physiotherapist; a joint diploma is awarded. The study process places particular emphasis on problem-based learning.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates can work as physiotherapists in healthcare institutions licensed to provide medical rehabilitation services. Graduates can participate in training programmes leading to a PASP specialist licence.
Access to further study:
Opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Lithuania or abroad.
After obtaining a professional qualification as a physiotherapist, graduates can continue their studies in non-formal education/specialisation programmes.
