Syllabus

Physiotherapy with Focus on Pain and Sustainable Development

Code
AMC2AE
Points
15 Credits
Level
Second Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Medical Science (MCA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Care Sciences1
Physiotherapy2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
2A1N
Approved
Approved, 27 February 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 27 February 2024.

Learning Outcomes

Course Content

Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Module 1: In-depth article on pain - 5 Credits | U–G
  • Module 2: Acute and chronic pain as well as pain physiology, pain classification and categorization - 3 Credits | U–G
  • Module 3: Critical examination of scientific concepts and scientific methods - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Module 4: Patient Case - 1.5 Credits | U–G
  • Module 5: Paradigms, perspectives, concepts and theories in physiotherapy - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Module 6: physiotherapy and sustainable development - 1.5 Credits | U–G

Entry Requirements

  • 150 credits, of which 60 credits in the main field of physiotherapy or sports and health science including 15 credits in anatomy and physiology

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.