Introduction to the profession of physiotherapist

lknr1103  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to the profession of physiotherapist
4.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Language
French
Main themes
Development of a personal project in the light of the professional skills expected of a physiotherapist (FSM/UCLouvain physiotherapy and rehabilitation reference framework):
  • Impact of one's behaviour on one's own health and that of others. Raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity.
  • Communication with patients (active listening, patient as actor in his treatment, informed consent, ethical framework, professional secrecy).
  • Special behavioural and communication needs for interacting with patients with specific experiences (disability, chronic pathology).
Emergency situations: minor trauma and burns.
Hygiene rules for patient care (hospitals, practices, etc.)
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Describe the principles of metacognition and apply them to your student work (1.3)
  • Carry out a reflective analysis (strengths/weaknesses) on your training project with regard to the professional skills expected of a physiotherapist (1.3, 1.4)
  • Describe the basic principles of communication promoting patient involvement (3.3)
  • Describe theories and characterize an observed situation from an active listening point of view (4.1)
  • Identify the specific needs linked to the patient's experience (3.2, 4.1)
  • Explain the actions to take in emergency situations (8.3)
  • Describe the basic hygiene rules of the medical/paramedical world (8.3)
  • Identify the impact of your behavior on your own health and that of others (10.3)
  • Explain the implications of informed consent in physiotherapy practice (8.1, 9.1)
  • Know the ethical framework linked to your future professional practice in the field of physiotherapy, with specific attention to the accuracy of the relationship with the body (8.1, 9.1)
  • Explain what professional secrecy is and its implications in the practice of physiotherapy (8.1, 9.2)
  • Explain what the right distance is in the patient-physiotherapist relationship. (9.4)
 
Content
Developing the professional skills expected of a physiotherapist:
  • Impact of their behaviour on their own health and that of others/ Raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity.
  • Communication with patients (active listening, patient as actor in his treatment, informed consent, ethical framework, professional secrecy).
  • How to interact with patients with specific experiences (disability, chronic pathology).
Emergency situations: minor trauma and burns.
Hygiene rules for patient care (hospitals, practices, etc.).
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures in the auditorium. 
Observation placement in a healthcare facility supervised by a physiotherapist.
Evaluation methods
Students are assessed in two ways in this course:
- Part A: continuous assessment involving a compulsory assignment to be submitted at the end of the term (between 40 and 60% of the final mark). This will be an oral presentation of the observation placement that students will carry out in groups of 3 to 5.
- Part B: an in-session written examination (between 40 and 60% of the final grade) consisting of a Moodle test on the Internet but in an auditorium. This is an exam that may consist of several parts, potentially including MCQ questions (with 4 to 5 suggested answers and one or more expected correct answers), QRM questions (4 to 5 answer options and 2 to 3 expected correct answers to each question. Each question answered correctly is worth 1 point. No answer, partial or incorrect answers are worth 0 points), and/or open questions. Regardless of the type of question (MCQ, QRM, open question), each correct answer is worth 1 point.

Successful completion of part A and part B is essential to demonstrate the skills and knowledge defined in the learning outcomes for the course unit.
A failing grade for either part A or part B will result in a failing grade for the whole of the UE.
Other information
Students, as part of this course, must reason on clinical vignettes (e.g. videos)
Teaching materials
  • Dias et notes sur Moodle
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation