Degree course in Physiotherapy

Course Name

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Code

L055

Class (Ministerial code)

L/SNT2

Website

Bachelor degree in Physical Therapy http://www.med.unipg.it/fisioterapia/http://

Field(s) of study

ISCED Area 09 – Health and welfare

Qualification award

Bachelor Degree

Level of qualification according to the NQF and the EQF

EHEA First cycle; EQF Level 6

Length of programme / number of credits

3 years / 180 ECTS

Language of Teaching

Italian

Mode of study

In-class

Didactic centre

Via Oberdan 125 - 06034 - Foligno - (PG) - Italy

Programme director

Prof. Giovanni Battista Mancini

Access to the course

restricted by national law

Available places

Community quota A: 30 Non-Community quota B: 2

Specific admission requirements

Certificate of completion of Italian upper secondary school or equivalent foreign qualification

Evaluation of specific subject knowledge on entry

Verification of the knowledge required for the attendance of the course of study through a compulsory evaluation test of indicative and non-selective nature; if the test is not passed, the student will be given additional educational obligations and will be granted with: • alignment courses, • tutoring, • online alignment courses, • study of additional texts indicated by the course of study. For planned access courses, the admission test is also valid as a test of initial knowledge and additional educational obligations acquisition.

Profile of the programme

The Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy aims to train graduates in the class of health professions in the Rehabilitation area, who carry out, with ownership and professional autonomy, towards individuals and the community, activities aimed at prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and functional evaluation procedures. The objectives of the Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy are aimed at the technical-professional training of graduates and their achievement is accomplished through theoretical and practical learning aimed at the specificity of the profession. This learning includes disciplines found in the international cultural fields (Core Curriculum of the Physiotherapist), such as: bio-molecular sciences, integrated biological functions of human organs and systems, pathophysiology of physical activity and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, diagnostic methods and techniques, medicine and public health, human and human behavior sciences, clinical methodology, etiology and pathogenesis of diseases, internal medicine, treatment of the person, neurological diseases and childhood medicine. Particular emphasis is given to the achievement of specific learning objectives in the field of research methodology, through the study of statistical, computer science and scientific updating. Students are provided with an English language course also aimed at understanding scientific literature. In the formulation of the training course, the theoretical / practical study of Physiotherapeutic Sciences plays a major role, which is carried out through lectures, exercises, teaching laboratories and through the Clinical Training in the sectors qualifying Physiotherapy, such as the rehabilitation of the skeletal muscle, neuromotor and cardio apparatus respiratory and visceral, in all age groups. The competence and relational skills necessary to interact with the patient, caregivers and the professional system are developed through the teachings of the human and psycho-pedagogical sciences aimed at acquiring those behaviors and attitudes, necessary and fundamental to relate to the patient / client. The evaluation of disciplinary exams is normally carried out by means of an oral or written exam and measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale); the evaluation of the final test is represented by the discussion of a final thesis and evaluated in one hundred and tenths (0-100 scale). Physiotherapy graduates carry out their professional activity in public or private healthcare facilities, in an addictive or freelance regime.

Programme learning outcomes

Graduates are able to apply the physiotherapeutic process by adopting the method of clinical reasoning for the realization of treatment and rehabilitation interventions in the areas of motor skills, cortical and visceral functions related to pathological events of various congenital or acquired etiology. Graduates apply problem-solving techniques, in high autonomy, recognizing their own area of competence and, where necessary, selecting the type of treatment in accordance with experience, patient preferences and evidence based medicine.

Qualification requirements and regulations

To be admitted to take the Degree Exam, the student must have followed all the courses and passed the related exams, have obtained 180 credits and have completed all the procedures indicated by the Student Administration Office. The final test consists of a practical test aimed at assessing the expected learning in the field of professional practice and drafting of the thesis and its dissertation. The thesis deals with core competencies of a specific topic, through the analysis of multiple bibliographic sources.

Examination regulations and grading scale

Assessment is normally an oral or written exam; in some cases there are intermediate exams during the course; other evaluation elements (seminars, reports, etc.) can be foreseen in specific course units and are described in the Course Unit Profiles. The grades for subject exams are measured in thirtieths (0-30 scale) and the maximum grade can be enhanced with “cum laude” (30 cum laude). The main exam sessions are held in January, February, June, July and September. The final degree evaluation is expressed in one hundred and tenths (0-110 scale); it takes into account the average of the grades obtained in the subject exams, as well as the quality of the work performed in research or in the final thesis which is discussed in public before an exam commission. “Cum laude” (110 cum laude) may be added to the maximum grade.

Obligatory or optional mobility windows

The mobility windows for outgoing students are those provided by the relative calls.

Work-based learning

The aim of the work-based learning is to mix theoretical knowledges and clinical practice. The purposes are: learning core competencies, professional identity and membership to introduce into the job system. During the time students are required to learn these objectives: I year: observing and actively supporting Tutor, II year: observing, supporting, actively collaborating and practice by Tutor’s supervision, III year: observing, supporting, actively collaborating and practice by supervision, but also with high autonomy, in according to Tutor’s directions.

Occupational profiles of graduates

Graduates are able to identify and improve the health and quality of life of people with disabilities. The main occupations profiles of graduates are prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, through the promotion of movement. Physical Therapy is recommended in all age groups.