Course syllabus for Physiotherapeutic Perspectives on Global Health

Specific entry requirements

At least 2 years of full-time studies on a study programme in Physiotherapy and a very good command of English.

Outcomes

The aim of the course is that the student will deepen the knowledge of the physiotherapy profession through a global perspective.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• reflect on sustainable development within planetary boundaries and analyze how physiotherapists can contribute to the global goals in clinical work, organizational and social initiatives, and social impact
• identify and summarise global health challenges including the importance of social determinants of health
• discuss the importance of cultural aspects for communication and relation between patient and therapist and be familiar with strategies to bridge cultural differences in the patient-therapist relationship
• identify and describe psychological processes underlying prejudice and stereotyping
• communicate effectively and appropriately in English within the subject area

Content

• sustainable development and Agenda 2030
• health challenges in Sweden and globally
• health inequalities
• cognitive mechanisms underlying prejudice and stereotyping

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on a problem-oriented and collaborative approach to learning in which the tasks provide opportunities for the student to take active responsibility for their learning on individual and group level. A blended learning approach will be used and conducted interactively via the course website.

Examination

The course is examined according to the following:

• Written assignments

Compulsory elements

• Acive participation in introduction seminar

The examinator decides whether, and if so how, absence from compulsory course elements can be made up. Study results cannot be reported until the student has participated in compulsory course elements or compensated for any absence in accordance with instructions from the course coordinator. Absence from a compulsory course element could mean that the student can not retake the element until the next time the course is offered.

To pass the course, grade Pass is required on all examination assignments. Late submissions of examinations are not accepted. Students who have not submitted on time are referred to re-examination. Students who do not pass a regular examination are entitled to resit the examination on five more occasions. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no additional examination will be provided.

If there are special reasons, or if adaptations are needed for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the course syllabus regulations regarding the form of examination, number of examination opportunities, possibility for supplementary work, or exemptions from mandatory course components, etc. The content and intended learning outcomes, as well as the required level of skills, knowledge, and competencies, may not be altered, removed, or lowered.

Transitional provisions

An examination will be made available for a period of one year in the event of the course being discontinued or a new course syllabus being devised.

Other directives

Course evaluation is carried out according to the guidelines established by the Board of Education.

All teaching, examinations and other coursework will be in English.

Literature and other teaching aids

Recommended literature

• Marmot, Michael, The health gap: the challenge of an unequal world, London : Bloomsbury, 2016 - 387 s. ISBN: 9781632860804, LIBRIS-ID: 19884778,

Scientific papers, parts of scientific reports and electronic resources are also added