1. Introduction of lecturer and students. Subject plan. Person-centered care. Patient rights and duties. Communication with patient and family. Communication with staff. Teamwork
2. Oxygenation. Vital signs. ICU. First Aids: assessment. Urgencies. Shocks.Types of emergency situations (respiratory distress/asthma, etc). Cardiovascular care. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
3. Workshop 1: first aids (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
4. Evaluation and skin care. Wounds: assessment and treatment (healing). Hemorrhages. Skin injuries. Burns.
5. Pressure and vascular ulcers. Vascular bandage. Basic nutrition.
6. Trauma injuries. Bandages for trauma injuries. Tapping.
7. Workshop 2: bandages/tapping.
8. Body balance. Falls and risk of falls. Assessment tools.
9. Prevention of falls.
10. Mobility assessment. Immobility syndrome. Early mobilization.
11. Protection measures. Hospital hygiene. Ergonomics.
12. Ergonomics.
13. Workshop 3: patient mobilizations (transfers). Back school exercises.
14. Practical examinations
15. Final Theoretical Exam. Final course evaluation.
1)The theory exam will be in a multiple selection test fashion.
2) Video simulation of communication and patient-centered care:
Format: Video. Include names of group members.
Type: Group work, as assigned by teacher
Task: design of a clinical situation at a PT’s clinic. Two sets of videos must be performed: One showing incorrect care and the other showing appropriate communication and patient-centered skills (both applied to the same previously designed clinical situation). Maximum duration: 10 minutes. It must be delivered via Dropbox or GoogleDrive.
3) Written assignment on Patient´s rights
Format: Written
Type: Group work, as assigned by teacher
Task: internet search of patient’s rights, both general and specific to physiotherapy in the assigned country.
All statements should be clearly referenced with the name of organization and url.
Length: 4 pages (Font: Arial 11. Between lines 1.5 p)
- Cover page: Logo, Title, Group members
- Core: max. 2 pages
- References: Last page
4) Practical lessons will be evaluated during practical classes as assigned by teacher