Learning outcomes

Learning objectives MED/48 1 ST YEAR INTERNSHIP

At the end of the first year, with reference to the core activities, the student will acquire the following skills in several areas:

CARE AND REHABILITATION
Use of observation and evaluation procedures to describe the posture and the spontaneous motor behavior of healthy and non-healthy individuals over different chronological ages.
Identify any alteration of the different functional systems in real situation (vital functions, manipulation, walking...)
Handle the patient by transferring him from one location to another, safely and in compliance with the principles of ergonomics.
Detect vital parameters and identify signs of alteration
Carry out a basic examination under the supervision and directions of the tutor: physical examination, functional activity (gestures), passive movements, active movements, sensitivity, muscle tone and muscle length.
Formulate hypotheses of functional alterations.
Identify physiotherapy problems and list them following order of priority with supervision
Apply the basic techniques for the maintenance of the ROM and the development of muscle strength, documenting in advance the presence of contraindications, proposing ways and times corresponding to the theoretical knowledge.

PREVENTION
Acquire and apply the hygiene and safety principles for the protection of health of the assisted persons and of professionals.
Comply with hygiene regulations to prevent infections during the tasks required on the patients in the attended training facility.

THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION
Get to know, observe, describe pedagogical strategies for an effective teaching to the patient (to the caregiver and to the family), based on the concept of motor learning and on methods to motivate the patient to follow the exercise program with the physiotherapist’s supervision.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERACTION
Take an active attitude in the moments when the Supervisor Physiotherapist interacts with the patient, the caregiver and the team
Use communication techniques in active listening
Respect the patient's experience during the treatments

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Take an approach consistent with the ethical and confidentiality principles (code of ethics and privacy legislation) in the language and the actions performed.
Act recognizing the limits of own knowledge and skills and respect the experience, expertise and roles of others.
Respect different ideas, opinions and cultures.
Gain awareness for the responsible management of the patient’s documentation and own educational training (structures and instrumentation in both the training center and the internship).

MANAGEMENT
Describe, led by the tutor/trainee guide, the host structure, the professionals present, the type of services provided and the organization of the service.
Recognize the role models for their training.
Choose the information tools necessary to frame the observed patient with the supervision of the mentor.
Fill in the documentation related to the training activity and delivery it in time, in accordance with to the indications agreed.

TRAINING AND SELF-TRAINING
Contribute, led by the Tutors, to the description of the educational goals (both in the university and the internship).
Develop competent and independent problem-solving skills demonstrating the ability to continuously seek opportunities for self-learning.
Take responsibility for their own professional development and to respond to the continuous changes of knowledge and health and social needs.
Use the self-assessment of their level of training to keep their knowledge at the highest level required for professional practice.
Acquire self-criticism.

PRACTICE BASED ON EFFICACYTESTING (EPB)
Deepen knowledge with updated bibliographical references.
Use, if needed, computer and information systems present in the internship locations.
Use the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) for the definition of a rehabilitation project.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of computer science, English and statistics, workshops/tutorial exercitations, modules of vocational teachers MED/48.