Physiotherapy (FFI-SM)

Learning outcomes were approved by the Resolution no. VI/33/17 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Stanisława Staszica w Pile) of 26 January 2017 on the determining the description of assumed learning outcomes for long-cycle physiotherapy MA studies with a practical profile in the Institute of Health Care of the Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła.

KNOWLEDGE – a graduate knows and understands:
K_W01 the structure and development of cells, tissues, organs and the whole human body, basic physical properties of tissues, physical phenomena occurring in the body under the influence of external physical factors,
K_W02 the process of individual development from childhood, through maturity to old age,
K_W03 mechanism of origin, modulation and perception of pain,
K_W04 in detail anatomical structure and functioning of individual systems of the human body: nervous, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, sensory organs and human locomotor system,
K_W05 metabolic processes at the cellular, organ, systemic levels including the phenomena of hormonal regulation of reproduction and ageing processes, can characterise these processes in detail,
K_W06 the biochemical mechanisms of functioning of the body and basic biochemical indicators and their changes as a result of certain diseases or physical exertion, is able to name and interpret these processes in a detail,
K_W07 in detail basic concepts in general psychology and psychomotor development, can define and interpret these concepts in the context of a physiotherapist’s profession, the knowledge of aspects of clinical psychology and psychotherapy methods,
K_W08 principles of medical first aid, recognises life-threatening conditions
K_W09 in detail basic knowledge in the area of health education, health promotion and prevention
K_W10 mechanisms of action of certain physical factors used in the rehabilitation process in disease entities, can appropriately interpret these processes
K_W11 principles of operation of equipment and devices used in physical therapy procedures, principles of occupational health and safety in a physiotherapy practice
K_W12 principles of ethics and principles of copyright, the nature and complexity of managing intellectual property resources,
K_W13 the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
K_W14 methods and principles of demographic analysis, characterises and describes these methods, defines basic statistical concepts
K_W15 in detail selected facts from the history of rehabilitation and physiotherapy
K_W16 in detail concepts and methods concerning disability and medical rehabilitation as a whole and the complex relations between them in the axiological context of physiotherapeutic activity
K_W17 in detail the knowledge of phenomena relevant to various types of disabilities and the elimination or mitigation of their effects
K_W18 in an extended degree a biomechanical analysis of body posture, joint mobility and human locomotion
K_W19 in detail groups of medication used in physiotherapy procedures in connection with the basic knowledge of their effects
K_W20 knowledge of anatomical structure and functioning of basic systems, sensory organs, locomotor system and disturbances in their structure and function in the context of the needs of physiotherapy procedures
K_W21 knowledge of the functioning of human systems related to movement, motor control and physical exertion in the context of diagnosing the structure and function of disorders
K_W22 developmental aspects of human motor acts in various perspectives of the process of learning and teaching movement, using various forms of activity in teaching movements and planning and controlling the process of mastering motor skills
K_W23 physical phenomena taking place in the body under the influence of external physical and kinetic factors, mechanisms of operation of certain physical factors used in the process of rehabilitation in disease entities, can interpret these phenomena in a detailed way
K_W24 knowledge in the area of description and interpretation of various disease entities and syndromes in the degree which enables the use of physiotherapy measures and planning of the rehabilitation process, human reactions to illness, injury and chronic disability
K_W25 foundations and principles of applying rehabilitation treatment in people with diseases and dysfunctions – adequately to their clinical and functional condition
K_W26 in detail diagnostic tools and methods of patient assessment for the purposes of physiotherapy, principles of functional and performance tests necessary for the selection of physiotherapy measures, the performance of procedures and the application of appropriate therapeutic methods
K_W27 extended knowledge of the theory and methodology of physiotherapy, necessary to perform physical therapy procedures, massage, manual therapy and kinesitherapy
K_W28 in detail principles of operation and selection of orthopaedic appliances used in rehabilitation
K_W29 detailed knowledge of the types of energy used in physical therapy and mechanisms of action of specific physical factors used in the rehabilitation process in disease entities,
K_W30 indications, contraindications, side effects of physiotherapy procedures and mechanisms of their action
K_W31 legal principles applicable in facilities dealing with the rehabilitation of disabled people, in the context of civil and labour law, patient’s rights, employer’s obligations, rights and obligations of employees, the act on physiotherapist profession, the scope of operation of the National Council of Physiotherapists and the National Chamber of Physiotherapists
K_W32 basic knowledge in the area of general pedagogy and special pedagogy in the process of education and character education of disabled persons
K_W33 knowledge of health and health risks, the scale of disability problems in the demographic and epidemiological perspectives and the economic aspects of disability and rehabilitation
K_W34 principles of managing a therapeutic team, organisation and management of facilities carrying out physiotherapeutic activities, the principles of creating, development and conducting forms of economic entrepreneurship, economic aspects of functioning of public and non-public health care institutions and health protection and social insurance units, determinants of physiotherapy in the health care system at the national and global level
K_W35 mechanisms of action of special physiotherapy methods: postural re-education, neuromuscular re-education, neurorehabilitation, neurodevelopmental therapy and manual therapy
K_W36 conditions for the selection of various forms of adapted physical activity and disability sport disciplines in comprehensive rehabilitation and maintaining fitness of persons with special needs
K_W37 the importance and role of treatment in spa conditions and performing physiotherapy procedures in a spa
K_W38 relations of physiotherapy with medical sciences, health sciences and physical culture sciences
K_W39 principles and stages of preparation of the research process, methods, techniques and tools used for scientific research, basics of statistics for the needs of MA thesis, directions in the development of scientific research in physiotherapy and medicine

SKILLS – a graduate is able to:
K_U01 individually perform kinesitherapy, manual therapy, physical therapy and therapeutic massage procedures
K_U02 provide medical first aid
K_U03 use and operate devices and equipment for physical therapy, kinesitherapy and functional assessment,
K_U04 use various forms of activity in teaching movement and in planning and controlling the process of mastering motor skills
K_U05 interpret the knowledge in the area of pathological changes in various diseases and structural disorders caused by disease, trauma or other form of disability for the purposes of functional diagnostics and performing physiotherapy procedures
K_U06 indicate the background and explain the development of postural control, movement patterns, movement habits
K_U07 recognise and interpret basic psychological problems of a disabled person functioning in the society
K_U08 provide advice on lifestyle and management in the conditions of patient’s irreversible dysfunction or chronic disease
K_U09 correctly select diagnostic tests and functional tests for the purposes of physiotherapy for patients of all ages with various dysfunctions
K_U10 assess the functional condition of a patient necessary to program and control the physiotherapy process
K_U11 carry out biomechanical analysis in terms of simple and complex human movements in normal conditions and in various disorders of the locomotor system and of changes under internal and external loads of the body
K_U12 explain to the patients of various ages and with various dysfunctions what the dysfunction involves and present a programme of comprehensive rehabilitation
K_U13 perform physiotherapy procedures in persons with diseases and dysfunctions concerning various organs and systems – adequately for their clinical and functional condition
K_U14 recognise life-threatening conditions
K_U15 use orthopaedic devices at every stage of rehabilitation and instruct and teach patients to use them
K_U16 differentiate and locate palpably and visually neuroreflexive changes in tissues
K_U17 co-operate with an interdisciplinary team ensuring continuity of patient care
K_U18 carry out kinesiological analysis of human movement acts in terms of the process of learning and teaching movements taking various aspects in consideration
K_U19 efficiently use ICT tools in text editing, statistical analysis, searching, collecting, filtering and processing information and data available in computer networks and databases, preparing a multi-media presentation
K_U20 control the effectiveness of a physiotherapy process and identify mistakes and omissions in the rehabilitation process
K_U21 comply with ethical principles and standards in his/her activity, recognise and analyse ethical dilemmas.
K_U22 draw conclusions from scientific research and observations
K_U23 consider and use forms of spa treatment in planning a rehabilitation programme
K_U24 maintain patient, physiotherapy facility and other physiotherapy records
K_U25 use a professionally-oriented foreign language, in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
K_U26 communicate with the patient and the patient’s family, communicate using various communication channels and techniques with the co-operating team and with specialists in other areas using innovative solutions
K_U27 use techniques or elements of special physiotherapy methods
K_U28 carry out a programme of adaptive physical activity and carry out sports training and sports competition for people of various ages with various dysfunctions
K_U29 adapt physiotherapeutic procedures depending on the pharmacotherapy introduced in various disease entities
K_U30 use specialised IT tools and techniques in order to obtain data and analyse and asses data
K_U31 prepare written work in the area of physiotherapy (research papers, MA thesis)
K_U32 independently create and modify various forms of physical activity depending on environmental and climatic conditions
K_U33 perceive, understand and respect cultural, religious and ethnic determinants of patient’s problems in rehabilitation programming
K_U34 solve pedagogical problems in the course of education of disabled persons, perceives and recognises psychological problems in persons of various ages and with various dysfunctions
K_U35 use elements of clinical psychology and psychotherapy methods
K_U36 speak and write fluently in a professional language fluently (including sign language and Latin)
K_U37 prepare a programme of adaptive physical activity aiming to maintain and improve the fitness of persons with various dysfunctions
K_U38 use knowledge of disability sport in order to select various sport disciplines
K_U39 analyse the results of diagnostic tests carried out for the purposes of physiotherapy and use them in planning and modifying the physiotherapy programme
K_U40 present various written works with the use of modern visualisation methods and techniques
K_U41 formulate the objective of research, research problems, hypotheses, plan the implementation of stages of a research process, select research methods, techniques and tools
K_U42 prepare a biographical summary, prepare a research report, draw correct conclusions
K_U43 apply research findings in professional practice

SOCIAL COMPETENCES – a graduate is ready to
K_K01 continue professional development
K_K02 solve therapeutic problems in a creative and modern way and take responsibility for them
K_K03 show concern for the prestige attached to the profession
K_K04 organise work in a therapeutic team and determine the directions of its activities
K_K05 ensure the safety of his/her colleagues and his/her own safety
K_K06 co-operate with the representatives of other health care professions
K_K07 comply with the principles of professional ethics and appropriate relations with the patient and patient’s family
K_K08 demonstrate an attitude promoting health and physical activity in the society

Learning outcomes were approved by the Resolution no. XXIII/112/18 of the Senate of Stanisław Staszic State University of Applied Sciences in Piła (Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa im. Stanisława Staszica w Pile) of 14 June 2018 on the adoption of the curriculum for the long-cycle physiotherapy MA studies with a practical profile.

KNOWLEDGE – a graduate knows and understands:
K_W01 the structure and development of cells, tissues, organs and the whole human body, basic physical properties of tissues, physical phenomena occurring in the body under the influence of external physical factors,
K_W02 the process of individual development from childhood, through maturity to old age,
K_W03 mechanism of origin, modulation and perception of pain,
K_W04 in detail anatomical structure and functioning of individual systems of the human body: nervous, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, endocrine, sensory organs and human locomotor system,
K_W05 metabolic processes at the cellular, organ, systemic levels including the phenomena of hormonal regulation of reproduction and ageing processes, can characterise these processes in detail,
K_W06 the biochemical mechanisms of functioning of the body and basic biochemical indicators and their changes as a result of certain diseases or physical exertion, is able to name and interpret these processes in a detail,
K_W07 in detail basic concepts in general psychology and psychomotor development, can define and interpret these concepts in the context of a physiotherapist’s profession, the knowledge of aspects of clinical psychology and psychotherapy methods,
K_W08 principles of medical first aid, recognises life-threatening conditions
K_W09 in detail basic knowledge in the area of health education, health promotion and prevention
K_W10 mechanisms of action of certain physical factors used in the rehabilitation process in disease entities, can appropriately interpret these processes
K_W11 principles of operation of equipment and devices used in physical therapy procedures, principles of occupational health and safety in a physiotherapy practice
K_W12 principles of ethics and principles of copyright, the nature and complexity of managing intellectual property resources,
K_W13 the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)
K_W14 methods and principles of demographic analysis, characterises and describes these methods, defines basic statistical concepts
K_W15 in detail selected facts from the history of rehabilitation and physiotherapy
K_W16 in detail concepts and methods concerning disability and medical rehabilitation as a whole and the complex relations between them in the axiological context of physiotherapeutic activity
K_W17 in detail the knowledge of phenomena relevant to various types of disabilities and the elimination or mitigation of their effects
K_W18 in an extended degree a biomechanical analysis of body posture, joint mobility and human locomotion
K_W19 in detail groups of medication used in physiotherapy procedures in connection with the basic knowledge of their effects
K_W20 knowledge of anatomical structure and functioning of basic systems, sensory organs, locomotor system and disturbances in their structure and function in the context of the needs of physiotherapy procedures
K_W21 knowledge of the functioning of human systems related to movement, motor control and physical exertion in the context of diagnosing the structure and function of disorders
K_W22 developmental aspects of human motor acts in various perspectives of the process of learning and teaching movement, using various forms of activity in teaching movements and planning and controlling the process of mastering motor skills
K_W23 physical phenomena taking place in the body under the influence of external physical and kinetic factors, mechanisms of operation of certain physical factors used in the process of rehabilitation in disease entities, can interpret these phenomena in a detailed way
K_W24 knowledge in the area of description and interpretation of various disease entities and syndromes in the degree which enables the use of physiotherapy measures and planning of the rehabilitation process, human reactions to illness, injury and chronic disability
K_W25 foundations and principles of applying rehabilitation treatment in people with diseases and dysfunctions – adequately to their clinical and functional condition
K_W26 in detail diagnostic tools and methods of patient assessment for the purposes of physiotherapy, principles of functional and performance tests necessary for the selection of physiotherapy measures, the performance of procedures and the application of appropriate therapeutic methods
K_W27 extended knowledge of the theory and methodology of physiotherapy, necessary to perform physical therapy procedures, massage, manual therapy and kinesitherapy
K_W28 in detail principles of operation and selection of orthopaedic appliances used in rehabilitation
K_W29 detailed knowledge of the types of energy used in physical therapy and mechanisms of action of specific physical factors used in the rehabilitation process in disease entities,
K_W30 indications, contraindications, side effects of physiotherapy procedures and mechanisms of their action
K_W31 legal principles applicable in facilities dealing with the rehabilitation of disabled people, in the context of civil and labour law, patient’s rights, employer’s obligations, rights and obligations of employees, the act on physiotherapist profession, the scope of operation of the National Council of Physiotherapists and the National Chamber of Physiotherapists
K_W32 basic knowledge in the area of general pedagogy and special pedagogy in the process of education and character education of disabled persons
K_W33 knowledge of health and health risks, the scale of disability problems in the demographic and epidemiological perspectives and the economic aspects of disability and rehabilitation
K_W34 principles of managing a therapeutic team, organisation and management of facilities carrying out physiotherapeutic activities, the principles of creating, development and conducting forms of economic entrepreneurship, economic aspects of functioning of public and non-public health care institutions and health protection and social insurance units, determinants of physiotherapy in the health care system at the national and global level
K_W35 mechanisms of action of special physiotherapy methods: postural re-education, neuromuscular re-education, neurorehabilitation, neurodevelopmental therapy and manual therapy
K_W36 conditions for the selection of various forms of adapted physical activity and disability sport disciplines in comprehensive rehabilitation and maintaining fitness of persons with special needs
K_W37 the importance and role of treatment in spa conditions and performing physiotherapy procedures in a spa
K_W38 relations of physiotherapy with medical sciences, health sciences and physical culture sciences
K_W39 principles and stages of preparation of the research process, methods, techniques and tools used for scientific research, basics of statistics for the needs of MA thesis, directions in the development of scientific research in physiotherapy and medicine

SKILLS – a graduate is able to:
K_U01 individually perform kinesitherapy, manual therapy, physical therapy and therapeutic massage procedures
K_U02 provide medical first aid
K_U03 use and operate devices and equipment for physical therapy, kinesitherapy and functional assessment,
K_U04 use various forms of activity in teaching movement and in planning and controlling the process of mastering motor skills
K_U05 interpret the knowledge in the area of pathological changes in various diseases and structural disorders caused by disease, trauma or other form of disability for the purposes of functional diagnostics and performing physiotherapy procedures
K_U06 indicate the background and explain the development of postural control, movement patterns, movement habits
K_U07 recognise and interpret basic psychological problems of a disabled person functioning in the society
K_U08 provide advice on lifestyle and management in the conditions of patient’s irreversible dysfunction or chronic disease
K_U09 correctly select diagnostic tests and functional tests for the purposes of physiotherapy for patients of all ages with various dysfunctions
K_U10 assess the functional condition of a patient necessary to program and control the physiotherapy process
K_U11 carry out biomechanical analysis in terms of simple and complex human movements in normal conditions and in various disorders of the locomotor system and of changes under internal and external loads of the body
K_U12 explain to the patients of various ages and with various dysfunctions what the dysfunction involves and present a programme of comprehensive rehabilitation
K_U13 perform physiotherapy procedures in persons with diseases and dysfunctions concerning various organs and systems – adequately for their clinical and functional condition
K_U14 recognise life-threatening conditions
K_U15 use orthopaedic devices at every stage of rehabilitation and instruct and teach patients to use them
K_U16 differentiate and locate palpably and visually neuroreflexive changes in tissues
K_U17 co-operate with an interdisciplinary team ensuring continuity of patient care
K_U18 carry out kinesiological analysis of human movement acts in terms of the process of learning and teaching movements taking various aspects in consideration
K_U19 efficiently use ICT tools in text editing, statistical analysis, searching, collecting, filtering and processing information and data available in computer networks and databases, preparing a multi-media presentation
K_U20 control the effectiveness of a physiotherapy process and identify mistakes and omissions in the rehabilitation process
K_U21 comply with ethical principles and standards in his/her activity, recognise and analyse ethical dilemmas.
K_U22 draw conclusions from scientific research and observations
K_U23 consider and use forms of spa treatment in planning a rehabilitation programme
K_U24 maintain patient, physiotherapy facility and other physiotherapy records
K_U25 use a professionally-oriented foreign language, in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
K_U26 communicate with the patient and the patient’s family, communicate using various communication channels and techniques with the co-operating team and with specialists in other areas using innovative solutions
K_U27 use techniques or elements of special physiotherapy methods
K_U28 carry out a programme of adaptive physical activity and carry out sports training and sports competition for people of various ages with various dysfunctions
K_U29 adapt physiotherapeutic procedures depending on the pharmacotherapy introduced in various disease entities
K_U30 use specialised IT tools and techniques in order to obtain data and analyse and asses data
K_U31 prepare written work in the area of physiotherapy (research papers, MA thesis)
K_U32 independently create and modify various forms of physical activity depending on environmental and climatic conditions
K_U33 perceive, understand and respect cultural, religious and ethnic determinants of patient’s problems in rehabilitation programming
K_U34 solve pedagogical problems in the course of education of disabled persons, perceives and recognises psychological problems in persons of various ages and with various dysfunctions
K_U35 use elements of clinical psychology and psychotherapy methods
K_U36 speak and write fluently in a professional language fluently (including sign language and Latin)
K_U37 prepare a programme of adaptive physical activity aiming to maintain and improve the fitness of persons with various dysfunctions
K_U38 use knowledge of disability sport in order to select various sport disciplines
K_U39 analyse the results of diagnostic tests carried out for the purposes of physiotherapy and use them in planning and modifying the physiotherapy programme
K_U40 present various written works with the use of modern visualisation methods and techniques
K_U41 formulate the objective of research, research problems, hypotheses, plan the implementation of stages of a research process, select research methods, techniques and tools
K_U42 prepare a biographical summary, prepare a research report, draw correct conclusions
K_U43 apply research findings in professional practice

SOCIAL COMPETENCES – a graduate is ready to
K_K01 continue professional development
K_K02 solve therapeutic problems in a creative and modern way and take responsibility for them
K_K03 show concern for the prestige attached to the profession
K_K04 organise work in a therapeutic team and determine the directions of its activities
K_K05 ensure the safety of his/her colleagues and his/her own safety
K_K06 co-operate with the representatives of other health care professions
K_K07 comply with the principles of professional ethics and appropriate relations with the patient and patient’s family
K_K08 demonstrate an attitude promoting health and physical activity in the society

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