Course syllabus for Physiotherapeutic Perspectives on Global Health

Fysioterapeutiska perspektiv på global hälsa

Essential data

Course code: 1EE102
Course name: Physiotherapeutic Perspectives on Global Health
Credits: 3
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Physiotherapy
Level: G2 - First cycle 2
Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department: Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society
Decided by: Education committee NVS
Decision date: 2017-10-25
Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2018

Specific entry requirements

At least 2 years of full-time studies on a study programme in Physiotherapy and a very good command of English equivalent to a TOEFL score of 550.

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 will be able to:Identify and summarize physiotherapy practice and the most relevant physiotherapeutic health challenges from a national and a global perspective.
  • Discuss how cultural aspects may influence patient-therapist interaction and communication as well as strategies to overcome cultural conflicts in the patient-therapist relationship
  • Compare the structure, funding and function of the health care system in Sweden in relation to that of other countries and reflect on differences and similarities as related to physiotherapy practice
  • Communicate appropriately in English within the subject area

Content

  • Health challenges in Sweden and in other countries
  • Rehabilitation in a global perspective
  • Health care organizations in Sweden and other countries

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

Compulsory elements

  • Acive participation in introduction seminar

The course coordinator 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.

Examination

The course is examined according to the following:

  • Written assignments

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.

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.

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