Introduction to Physiotherapy
Date of implementation
15.5. – 17.8.2025
Scope
Type of studies and location
Which degree program is the course from?
Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teaching language
What will you learn?
Student is able to
– recognize the national and international physiotherapy lines of development,
– recognize the starting points of profession: physiotherapy as a process, client-oriented and evidence-based work,
– explain the key concepts of physiotherapy,
– identify the role of physiotherapist in social, health, sports and rehabilitation systems
What do the studies include?
The national and international development lines of physiotherapy, physiotherapy as a field of science and evidence-based work, role of physiotherapist.
This is a self-paced online course with no joint teaching sessions. All course information can be found on the Itslearning platform.
All course assignments must be completed before the end of the course. See the schedule on the rhythm and timing tab.
The course objectives and content can be found on the course information tab
When and where will the course be held?
You can find the exact teaching times and places on Lukkarikone.
- Change the language from the top right corner under “FI”. Enter the course code TH00CL18-3006 and press search.
- Add the course to the schedule by pressing +Add on the search results list.
- The course schedule is now shown on the calendar view, where you'll find the time and place of each meeting.
If the teaching times are not shown on Lukkarikone, contact the teacher.
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Enrollment period
Study places
20
Price:
15 €
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Who is the course suitable for?
Open UAS courses are open to everyone. Open UAS courses are selections from Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program curricula, and you’ll usually study in the same group as degree students.
There may be prerequisites for participation on individual courses. You can find information on required previous studies or know-how in the course details on our study guide, see the link for course details above. Please note that you are responsible for making sure that you have the skills and know-how required for participation.
Open UAS offers individual courses in both Finnish and in English. Please note that you must have sufficient language skills to take part in Open UAS studies. Generally, language skills at level B1 or above are recommended for participating in higher education. Some study options may have specific language skill requirements.
Open UAS study fee
Open UAS studies are subject to a fee. Individual courses cost 15 € per ECTS credit. Read more about study fees.
5 reasons to study at Open UAS
- Open UAS studies are for everyone, regardless of age or background.
- You can try what’s it like to study at a UAS or get to know a study field you’re interested in.
- You can take individual courses or larger study modules.
- If you’re aiming for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, you can complete credits in advance.
- You’ll gain new skills, learn and be inspired.
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