Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / RESEARCH METODS AND APPLICATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Course: | RESEARCH METODS AND APPLICATION IN PHYSIOTHERAPY/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4330 | Obavezan | 1 | 4 | 3++0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | No |
Aims | Getting to know the concept of evidence-based practice, acquiring knowledge about types of scientific research, acquiring the ability to formulate a clinical question and skills in searching for different sources of scientific evidence; acquiring the ability to evaluate the quality of evidence from different types of research and the ability to interpret and evaluate the applicability of evidence in the practice of physiotherapy; acquiring the ability to critically assess guidelines for clinical practice and determine their applicability in physiotherapy practice. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Recognize the type and role of different researches, research methods and terminology 2. Understand the meaning and explains the importance of evidence-based practice and evidence-based physiotherapy 3. Develop skills of effective search of computerized databases and the ability to access new knowledge from other sources 4. Using accepted frameworks, critically evaluate published research regarding the validity and applicability of their findings in clinical practice of physiotherapy 5. Integrate the results of research into the practice of physiotherapy as part of a comprehensive approach in accordance with the ICF framework 6. Appreciate the significance of good spoken and written communication skills to articulate knowledge in professional writing and clinical practice |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Dr sc. med Božidarka Rakočević |
Methodology | Lectures and seminars. Preparation of seminar papers. Work in the library. Working at the computer. Studying for colloquiums and the final exam. |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | The concept of evidence-based practice. Evidence-based physiotherapy. Evaluation of the results of physiotherapy. Selection of outcome measures. Reliability and validity of measurements. |
I week exercises | |
II week lectures | Sources of evidence. Types of research. Communication of research results. Primary and secondary inscriptions. |
II week exercises | |
III week lectures | Interpretation of basic statistics used in biomedical research. |
III week exercises | |
IV week lectures | Looking for evidence. Using libraries and the Internet. Searching electronic databases. |
IV week exercises | |
V week lectures | Therapeutic studies and systematic reviews of therapeutic studies. Critical evaluation of evidence from individual therapeutic studies. |
V week exercises | |
VI week lectures | I colloquium. |
VI week exercises | |
VII week lectures | Application of evidence from individual therapeutic studies in physiotherapy practice. |
VII week exercises | |
VIII week lectures | Critical appraisal of evidence from systematic reviews of therapeutic studies. Application of evidence from systematic reviews of therapeutic studies in physiotherapy practice. |
VIII week exercises | |
IX week lectures | A critical appraisal of the evidence from prognostic studies. Application of evidence from prognostic studies in physiotherapy practice. |
IX week exercises | |
X week lectures | Critical appraisal of evidence from diagnostic studies. Application of evidence from diagnostic studies in physiotherapy practice. |
X week exercises | |
XI week lectures | Critical appraisal of evidence from qualitative studies. Application of evidence from qualitative studies in physiotherapy practice. |
XI week exercises | |
XII week lectures | II colloquium Clinical guidelines and clinical practice algorithms. Critical evaluation of recommendations from clinical guidelines. Application of clinical guidelines in physiotherapy practice. |
XII week exercises | |
XIII week lectures | Evidence-based implementation of physiotherapy. Evidence-based practice in the process of improving the quality of physiotherapy. |
XIII week exercises | |
XIV week lectures | Communicating evidence and imparting knowledge to patients, other healthcare professionals and others involved in the rehabilitation process. |
XIV week exercises | |
XV week lectures | Final test |
XV week exercises |
Student workload | In the semester Classes and final exam: (5.33 hours) x 16 = 85.28 hours |
Per week | Per semester |
4 credits x 40/30=5 hours and 20 minuts
3 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 0 excercises 2 hour(s) i 20 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
5 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 16 =85 hour(s) i 20 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 5 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 2 =10 hour(s) i 40 minuts Total workload for the subject: 4 x 30=120 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 24 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 85 hour(s) i 20 minuts (cources), 10 hour(s) i 40 minuts (preparation), 24 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend classes and seminars, to prepare for seminars, to work on and submit seminar papers, and to actively participate in seminar classes. |
Consultations | After the lecture/classes |
Literature | Herbert R, Jamtvedt G, Mead J, Hagen KB. Practical Evidence-Based Physiotherapy. Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann; 2005. Sivački-Žitnik S. Metode i primjena istraživanja u fizioterapiji. Nastavni tekstovi. Fakultet primijenjene fizioterapije u Igalu; 2011. |
Examination methods | - attendance and monitoring of lectures and exercises is evaluated with a maximum of 5 points; - 2 seminar papers are evaluated with a total of 5 points (each paper with 2.5 points); – 2 colloquiums are evaluated with a total of 40 points (each colloquium with 20 points); - the final exam is evaluated with 50 points; – a passing grade is obtained if at least 50 points are accumulated cumulatively. |
Special remarks | No |
Comment | No |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Course: | CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4331 | Obavezan | 1 | 6 | 3+2+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for registering and listening to the subject. |
Aims | Introduction with the most common clinical problems in physiotherapeutic practice - tissue damage and healing, pain, mobility limitation and muscle tone disorders - and their management |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that after passing the exam in this subject, the student will be able to: 1. Apply integrated multi-aspect knowledge about pain and complex conditions/problems during the life span 2. Use valid and reliable instruments to assess pain and the impact of pain on the patient, in accordance with the needs individuals/population and clinical conditions 3. Describes factors related to the patient, healthcare providers and systems that affect the effective assessment and control of pain and recognizes the possibilities of physiotherapy within the plan of a comprehensive approach to pain control 4. Applies a collaborative approach in the development of a therapeutic plan for control pain, using the input of the interprofessional team and including the patient and his social support in the decision-making process 5. Describes and considers the unique needs and issues related to patients with pain caused by a terminal illness (such as palliative care, psychological, cultural and ethical issues) 6. Critical reflects on how learning experiences affect his in their own clinical, social and educational practice. |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | dr. sc. Bojan Kraljević |
Methodology | Lectures, seminars and exercises. Preparation of seminar papers. Studying for colloquiums and the final exam. Consultations |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | Tissue damage and healing. Phase of inflammation, reparation and mautration. Specifics of healing skin, ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage, bone and peripheral nerves |
I week exercises | None. |
II week lectures | Physical modalities in promoting the healing of damaged tissue |
II week exercises | Tissue damage and healing. Phase of inflammation, reparation and mautration. |
III week lectures | The pain. Introduction. Types of pain. Phasic pain. Acute pain. Chronic pain. Referred pain. Mechanism of pain. Transduction. Transmission. Modulation. Perception |
III week exercises | Specifics of healing skin, ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage, bone and peripheral nerves |
IV week lectures | Gate control theory of pain. Neuromatrix theory. Endogenous opioid system in pain control. Transition of acute pain into chronic pain. Psychological aspect of pain |
IV week exercises | The pain. Introduction. Types of pain. Phasic pain. Acute pain. Chronic pain. Referred pain. Mechanism of pain. Transduction. Transmission. Modulation. Perception |
V week lectures | Somatic pain. Clinical conditions accompanied by somatic pain. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Back pain. Pain in the neck. Myofascial pain and fibromyalgia syndrome. Repetitive strain injuries. Postoperative pain Headache and facial pain. Visceral pain |
V week exercises | Gate control theory of pain. Neuromatrix theory. Endogenous opioid system in pain control. Transition of acute pain into chronic pain. Psychological aspect of pain |
VI week lectures | I colloquium. |
VI week exercises | Somatic pain. Clinical conditions accompanied by somatic pain. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Back pain. Pain in the neck. Myofascial pain and fibromyalgia syndrome. Repetitive strain injuries. Postoperative pain Headache and facial pain. |
VII week lectures | Peripheral neuropathic pain. Clinical conditions accompanied by neuropathic pain. Complex regional pain syndromes. Phantom pain. Postherpetic neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia. Peripheral painful neuropathies. Central neuropathic pain. Cancer pain. Pain in children. Pain in old people. Pain in men and women |
VII week exercises | Peripheral neuropathic pain. Clinical conditions accompanied by neuropathic pain. Complex regional pain syndromes. Phantom pain |
VIII week lectures | Epidemiology of pain. Pain evaluation. Verbal and numerical rating scale. Visual analog scale. Semantic Differential Scale: McGill Questionnaire – Long and Short Version. Evaluation of pain in children. Neonatal infant scale. Facial Expression Scale. Oucher scale of facial expressions. Evaluation of pain in the elderly |
VIII week exercises | Postherpetic neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia. Peripheral painful neuropathies. Central neuropathic pain. Cancer pain. Pain in children. Pain in old people. Pain in men and women |
IX week lectures | Pharmacological management of pain. Physical modalities in pain management |
IX week exercises | Epidemiology of pain. Pain evaluation. Verbal and numerical rating scale. Visual analog scale. |
X week lectures | II colloquium. |
X week exercises | Pharmacological management of pain. Physical modalities in pain management |
XI week lectures | Placebo analgesia. Cognitive-behavioral approach in pain management |
XI week exercises | Placebo analgesia. Cognitive-behavioral approach in pain management |
XII week lectures | Restriction of mobility. Capsular and non-capsular model of mobility limitation. Contractile and non-contractile tissues that can limit mobility. Pathological conditions that can cause limitation of mobility. Contractures. The swelling. Adhesions. Mechanical block. Spinal disc herniation. Adverse neural tension. Weakness Assessment of mobility limitations. Quantitative measurements. Qualitative measurements. Test method. Treatment of limited mobility. Physical modalities in the treatment of limited mobility |
XII week exercises | Restriction of mobility. Capsular and non-capsular model of mobility limitation. Contractile and non-contractile tissues that can limit mobility. |
XIII week lectures | Disorders of muscle tone. Definition of muscle tone. Terminology of muscle tone disorders. Measurement of muscle tone. Quantitative measurements. Qualitative measurements. Anatomical basis of muscle tone and muscle facilitation. The role of muscles in muscle tone and activation. The role of the nervous system in muscle tone and activation. Sources of neural stimulation of muscles |
XIII week exercises | Pathological conditions that can cause limitation of mobility. Contractures. The swelling. Adhesions. Mechanical block. Spinal disc herniation. Adverse neural tension. Weakness Assessment of mobility limitations. Quantitative measurements. Qualitative measurements. Test method. Treatment of limited mobility. Physical modalities in the treatment of limited mobility |
XIV week lectures | Disorders of muscle tone and their consequences. Decreased muscle tone. |
XIV week exercises | Disorders of muscle tone. Definition of muscle tone. Terminology of muscle tone disorders. Measurement of muscle tone. Quantitative measurements. Qualitative measurements. Anatomical basis of muscle tone and muscle facilitation. The role of muscles in muscle tone and activation. The role of the nervous system in muscle tone and activation. Sources of neural stimulation of muscles |
XV week lectures | Physical modalities in the management of reduced muscle tone. Increased muscle tone. Physical modalities in the management of increased muscle tone |
XV week exercises | Physical modalities in the management of reduced muscle tone. Increased muscle tone. Physical modalities in the management of increased muscle tone |
Student workload | Weekly: 6 credits x 40/30 = 8 hours Structure 2 hours of lectures 1 hour seminar 2 hours of exercises 3 hours of independent work, including consultation |
Per week | Per semester |
6 credits x 40/30=8 hours and 0 minuts
3 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 2 excercises 3 hour(s) i 0 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
8 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 16 =128 hour(s) i 0 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 8 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 2 =16 hour(s) i 0 minuts Total workload for the subject: 6 x 30=180 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 36 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 128 hour(s) i 0 minuts (cources), 16 hour(s) i 0 minuts (preparation), 36 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend classes and exercises, to prepare for exercises, to work on and submit seminar papers, and to actively participate in seminar classes. |
Consultations | 3 hours of independent work, including consultation |
Literature | Cameron M: Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: from Research to Practice. Saunders, 2003. Wittnik H, Michel TH: Chronic pain managment for Physical Therapists. Boston: Butterworth- Heinemann, 2002. McMahon SB, Koltzenburg M (eds): Wall and Melzack´s Textbook of Pain. Elsevier Churchil Livingstone, 2006. Mihajlović V. Terapijski fizikalni modaliteti. Podgorica: Unireks, 2011. |
Examination methods | - attendance and monitoring of lectures and exercises is evaluated with a maximum of 5 points; - 2 seminar papers are evaluated with a maximum of 5 points in total (each paper with a maximum of 2.5 points); - 2 colloquiums are evaluated with a maximum of 40 points in total (each colloquium with a maximum of 20 points); - the final exam is graded with a maximum of 50 points; - a passing grade is obtained if at least 51 points are accumulated cumulatively. |
Special remarks | does not have |
Comment | does not have |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / MOTOR CONTROL AND MOTOR LEARNING
Course: | MOTOR CONTROL AND MOTOR LEARNING/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4332 | Obavezan | 1 | 5 | 2+2+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for registering and listening to the subject. |
Aims | Introduction to the concept of motor control and motor learning and its application in clinical physiotherapy. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Describe and interpret the contemporary theories of motor control and motor learning 2. Understand the concepts of clinical practice based on the theories of motor control and motor learning, and apply them in planning an effective rehabilitation program in different patient populations 3. Select and apply the appropriate types of motor skills practice based on the characteristics of the patient, the motor task and the environment. 4. Critically assess and use the evidence of best practice in the assessment and treatment of different populations of patients with motor control disorders 5. Use acquired knowledge and skills in working with patients in clinical practice |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Doc. dr Merdin Markišić - teacher Mr. sc Nadica Bojičić - professional associate |
Methodology | Lectures, seminars and exercises. Preparation of seminar papers. Studying for colloquiums and the final exam. Consultations |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | Grouping of motor tasks and activities - practical aspect (according to environment, type of activity, with and without the presence of a manipulation component |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | Combining the four dimensions of motor tasks (therapeutic exercises) with the addition of the variability component of the environment in which the task is performed |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | Types of tasks and acquisition of skills within motor learning |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | A conceptual framework for the clinical application of motor learning: a practice model and a disability model |
VI week lectures | |
VI week exercises | Types of practice for motor learning |
VII week lectures | |
VII week exercises | Application of a combination of external and internal biofeedback in solving individual patient problems |
VIII week lectures | |
VIII week exercises | Clinical assessment of postural control |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | Application of exercises for practicing motor movement strategies during impaired standing: ankle, hip and lunge strategies |
X week lectures | |
X week exercises | Balance rehabilitation: therapeutic interventions at the level of impairment |
XI week lectures | |
XI week exercises | Balance rehabilitation: activities to improve postural control strategies |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | Balance rehabilitation: interventions at the functional task level |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | Examination and clinical management of a patient with disorders of motor skills of the upper extremity: reaching, grasping and manipulation |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | Evaluation of a patient with mobility disorders - on the example of a neurological patient |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises | Management of the patient with mobility impairment (impairment level, strategy and functional level) |
Student workload | |
Per week | Per semester |
5 credits x 40/30=6 hours and 40 minuts
2 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 2 excercises 2 hour(s) i 40 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 16 =106 hour(s) i 40 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 2 =13 hour(s) i 20 minuts Total workload for the subject: 5 x 30=150 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 106 hour(s) i 40 minuts (cources), 13 hour(s) i 20 minuts (preparation), 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | |
Consultations | |
Literature | |
Examination methods | |
Special remarks | |
Comment |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TEHNIQUE
Course: | PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION TEHNIQUE/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4333 | Obavezan | 1 | 6 | 3+2+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | |
Aims | |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Recognize the importance of applying the techniques of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in clinical physiotherapy in order to achieve full recovery of patients 2. Recognize the differences between individual PNF techniques, demonstrate skill in the use of various techniques (rhythmic initiation, reversal of antagonists, rhythmic stabilization, repeated stretch, contraction-relaxation, etc.) 3. Demonstrate advanced variations of PNF skills (appropriate selection and combination of technique, a combination of different forms and more difficult position, PNF with functional tasks) 4. Apply PNF methods in patients with different diagnoses, included in the physiotherapy program in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches 5. Analyze the importance of research on the PNF to practice physiotherapy |
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Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
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IX week lectures | |
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XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises |
Student workload | |
Per week | Per semester |
6 credits x 40/30=8 hours and 0 minuts
3 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 2 excercises 3 hour(s) i 0 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
8 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 16 =128 hour(s) i 0 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 8 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 2 =16 hour(s) i 0 minuts Total workload for the subject: 6 x 30=180 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 36 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 128 hour(s) i 0 minuts (cources), 16 hour(s) i 0 minuts (preparation), 36 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
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Consultations | |
Literature | |
Examination methods | |
Special remarks | |
Comment |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Course: | MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4336 | Obavezan | 2 | 12 | 5+4+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | No |
Aims | Acquisition of highly specialized theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Acquisition of advanced knowledge about specific musculoskeletal disorders, about the methodology of assessment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders, mechanism of action and principles of application of selected physiotherapy interventions and strategies used in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Acquisition of advanced patient assessment skills using basic and specialist assessment methods, ability to develop a therapeutic plan and safe application of selected physiotherapy interventions, evaluation of applied physiotherapy and education of patients with various musculoskeletal disorders, including more complex musculoskeletal problems and different environments of physiotherapy application. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Show and in clinical practice apply advanced knowledge of specific musculoskeletal disorders, the methodology of assessing patients with musculoskeletal diseases, mechanism of action and the principles of application of selected physical therapy interventions and strategies used in these patients 2. Plan and implement physiotherapy assessment of patients with complex musculoskeletal disorders, demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills by applying the basic and specialized assessment methods. 3. Critically analyze data obtained from the patient assessment and develop a plan of physiotherapy, based on evidence and in accordance with the set goals and work conditions 4. Demonstrate the ability to apply safely and to evaluate selected physical therapy interventions in patients of different ages, with different musculoskeletal disorders 5. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of selected physical therapy interventions using relevant outcome measures and valid and reliable methods of measuring outcomes 6. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of the role of physical therapists in the multidisciplinary care of patients with complex musculoskeletal problems |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Božidarka Rakočević, dr sci.med - class teacher Doc. dr sc. med. Dušan Mustur - class teacher Andrea Vlaović, Mapp fizioterapije - expert associate |
Methodology | Lectures, exercises, seminar, work in a small group, consultations, methodical exercises, seminar papers, presentation in front of the group, method of practical student activities |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | The role and characteristics of a specialist physiotherapist in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The process of clinical reasoning and reasoning in complex musculoskeletal problems. Communication with the patient. Work in a multidisciplinary team. |
I week exercises | Practicing the basic procedures of musculoskeletal assessment. Goal setting, physiotherapy planning, application and control of physiotherapy. Documentation management. |
II week lectures | Examination, therapy planning, treatment, reevaluation and continuation of treatment in diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Patient education in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Individual work, work with a group. Creation of educational material. |
II week exercises | Review - assessment of the patient by the physiotherapist, therapeutic plan, goals of therapy, application of therapy, evaluation of therapy. Patient education through individual and group work |
III week lectures | Basics of clinical assessment in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Rating on the level of impairment, activity, participation. Principles and techniques of physical therapy examination. Measurement characteristics of clinical tests and measures in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Complementary diagnostic methods in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. |
III week exercises | Patient assessment in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, properties of tests - measurements during patient assessment |
IV week lectures | Physiotherapy techniques, interventions and programs in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Application of various forms of therapeutic exercises and physical modalities in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Special equipment and walking aids. The most commonly used drugs in musculoskeletal therapy, effects, side effects, importance for physiotherapists. |
IV week exercises | Application of physiotherapy techniques in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Application of equipment and walking aids. Special physiotherapy techniques. |
V week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the shoulder region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the shoulder region, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the shoulder region. |
V week exercises | Assessment of patients with shoulder girdle disorders, therapeutic plan. goals: selection of therapeutic procedures, assessment of applied therapy, patient education. Stabilization training for the shoulder joint. |
VI week lectures | I colloquium |
VI week exercises | I colloquium |
VII week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow and forearm region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the elbow and forearm, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the elbow and forearm. |
VII week exercises | Examination of the patient with musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow and forearm, therapy plan, selection and application, evaluation and education of the patient. |
VIII week lectures | Critical assessment of evidence from systematic reviews of therapeutic studies. Application of evidence from systematic reviews of therapeutic studies in the practice of physiotherapy. Musculoskeletal disorders of the hand and wrist region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the hand and wrist, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the hand and wrist. |
VIII week exercises | Examination - evaluation of the patients hand and wrist, selection and application of therapeutic procedures, development of a therapy plan, evaluation of applied therapeutic procedures |
IX week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical and thoracic spine. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the cervical and thoracic spine, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the cervical and thoracic spine. Special physiotherapy techniques and methods for the cervical spine. |
IX week exercises | Examination and assessment of the patient with disorders of the cervical and thoracic spine. Selection and application of therapeutic procedures, goals and patient education. |
X week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the lumbar spine. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the lumbar spine, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the lumbar spine. Special physiotherapy techniques and methods for the lumbar spine. |
X week exercises | Examination and assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, goals, application of therapeutic procedures. Stabilization exercises for the lumbar spine. Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization technique. |
XI week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the pelvis and hip region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the hip and pelvis, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the pelvis and hip. |
XI week exercises | Physiotherapy examination of a patient with disorders of the pelvis and hip region - evaluation, creation of a physiotherapy plan, selection, goals and application of therapy, evaluation of therapy, and patient education. |
XII week lectures | II colloquium |
XII week exercises | II colloquium |
XIII week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the knee region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the knee, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal knee problems. |
XIII week exercises | Physiotherapy evaluation of a patient with disorders of the knee region, choice, goals, application of physiotherapy procedures. Stabilization training and patient education. |
XIV week lectures | Musculoskeletal disorders of the ankle and knee region. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of selected physiotherapy interventions for the ankle joint and foot, evaluation of physiotherapy, education of the patient with musculoskeletal problems of the ankle joint and foot. |
XIV week exercises | Physiotherapy examination of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, goals of therapy, application of therapy, assessment of applied therapy, patient education for problems with the ankle joint. |
XV week lectures | disorders of postural balance and gait caused by musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Assessment of the patient, development of a therapeutic plan, selection and application of physiotherapy techniques for re-education of postural balance and gait. Chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Comprehensive assessment of the patient with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Physiotherapy in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Cognitive-behavioral approach. |
XV week exercises | Assessment of balance and gait as a result of damage to the musculoskeletal system, re-education of gait and balance |
Student workload | In the semester Classes and final exam: (16) x 16 = 256 hours Necessary preparations before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): (16) x 2 = 32 hours Total workload for the course: 12 x 30 = 360 hours Load structure: 256 hours (classes and final exam) + 32 hours (preparation) + 72 hours (supplementary work) |
Per week | Per semester |
12 credits x 40/30=16 hours and 0 minuts
5 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 4 excercises 7 hour(s) i 0 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 16 =256 hour(s) i 0 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 2 =32 hour(s) i 0 minuts Total workload for the subject: 12 x 30=360 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 256 hour(s) i 0 minuts (cources), 32 hour(s) i 0 minuts (preparation), 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend classes and exercises, to prepare for exercises, to work on and submit seminar papers, and to actively participate in seminar classes. |
Consultations | According to agreement with students individually or in groups. |
Literature | Refshauge K, Gass E: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.Clinical Science and Evidence-Based Practice. Edinburgh: Butterworth & Heinemann, 2005. David C, Lloyd J: Rheumatological Physiotherapy. London: Mosby , 1999. Donatelli RA, Wooden MJ: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. 4th ed., St Luis: Churchill Livingstone 2010. Palmer ML, Epler ME: Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,1998. Houglum AP: Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries. USA: Human Kinetics, 2005. Brimer MA, Moran ML: Clinical Cases in Phyѕical Therapy. Edinburgh: Butterworth & Heinemann, 2004. Mihajlović V. Terapijski fizikalni modaliteti. Podgorica: Unireks, 2011. |
Examination methods | attendance and monitoring of lectures and exercises is evaluated with a maximum of 5 points; - 2 seminar papers are evaluated with a maximum of 5 points in total (each paper with a maximum of 2.5 points); – 2 colloquiums are evaluated with a maximum of 40 points in total (each colloquium with a maximum of 20 points); – the final exam is evaluated with a maximum of 50 points; – a passing grade is obtained if at least 50 points are accumulated cumulatively. |
Special remarks | No |
Comment | No |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Course: | CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4338 | Obavezan | 2 | 12 | 5+4+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | |
Aims | |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Demonstrate, and in clinical practice use basic knowledge of complex disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, their clinical presentation and the impact on the activity, participation and quality of life of the patient 2. Implement appropriate examination of the patient using the selected measurement procedures and tests that are used in physical therapy evaluation of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction, interpret and analyze the results of the evaluation 3. Propose, explain and implement safe, evidence-based, physiotherapy intervention intended for patients with cardio-respiratory disorders 4. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions and, if necessary, make changes in the treatment plan 5. In the assessment of the patient, selection and evaluation of the results of physiotherapy use advanced skills of clinical reasoning and evidence-based approach 6. Understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary patients and recognize the place and role of physiotherapists in a team |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | |
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Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
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IX week lectures | |
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XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises |
Student workload | |
Per week | Per semester |
12 credits x 40/30=16 hours and 0 minuts
5 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 4 excercises 7 hour(s) i 0 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 16 =256 hour(s) i 0 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 2 =32 hour(s) i 0 minuts Total workload for the subject: 12 x 30=360 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 256 hour(s) i 0 minuts (cources), 32 hour(s) i 0 minuts (preparation), 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | |
Consultations | |
Literature | |
Examination methods | |
Special remarks | |
Comment |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
Course: | SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4340 | Obavezan | 2 | 12 | 5+4+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | |
Aims | |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Identify the latest developments in sports physiotherapy, apply knowledge and advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of injured athletes in different and changing conditions 2. Explain and compare the methods and techniques in the evaluation of injured athletes, interpret and critically analyze the results of the evaluation, set specific goals and plan physiotherapy for acute or chronic sports injuries 3. Explain and compare the modalities of physical therapy and different exercise protocols used after sports injuries 4. Apply safely selected physiotherapy interventions, modify them if necessary, and evaluate their effectiveness using valid and reliable outcome measure instruments 5. In the assessment of the patient, selection and evaluation of the results of physiotherapy use advanced skills of clinical reasoning and evidence-based approach 6. Show understanding of the role and limits of actions of physiotherapist within the multidisciplinary rehabilitation of injured athletes |
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Methodology |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | |
VI week lectures | |
VI week exercises | |
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VIII week exercises | |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | |
X week lectures | |
X week exercises | |
XI week lectures | |
XI week exercises | |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | |
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XV week exercises |
Student workload | |
Per week | Per semester |
12 credits x 40/30=16 hours and 0 minuts
5 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 4 excercises 7 hour(s) i 0 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 16 =256 hour(s) i 0 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 16 hour(s) i 0 minuts x 2 =32 hour(s) i 0 minuts Total workload for the subject: 12 x 30=360 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 256 hour(s) i 0 minuts (cources), 32 hour(s) i 0 minuts (preparation), 72 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | |
Consultations | |
Literature | |
Examination methods | |
Special remarks | |
Comment |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / SPECIALISTIC PAPER WORK
Course: | SPECIALISTIC PAPER WORK/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
4342 | Obavezan | 2 | 8 | +6+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | |
Aims | |
Learning outcomes | |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | |
Methodology |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | |
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VIII week exercises | |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | |
X week lectures | |
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XI week exercises | |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises |
Student workload | |
Per week | Per semester |
8 credits x 40/30=10 hours and 40 minuts
0 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 6 excercises 4 hour(s) i 40 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
10 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 16 =170 hour(s) i 40 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 10 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 2 =21 hour(s) i 20 minuts Total workload for the subject: 8 x 30=240 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 48 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 170 hour(s) i 40 minuts (cources), 21 hour(s) i 20 minuts (preparation), 48 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | |
Consultations | |
Literature | |
Examination methods | |
Special remarks | |
Comment |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / PUBLIC HEALTH
Course: | PUBLIC HEALTH/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
8086 | Obavezan | 1 | 4 | 3++0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for registering and listening to the subject. |
Aims | Providing basic knowledge about priority areas of public health where improvement of health and quality of life is possible, as well as about basic programs and activities in the domain of public health. Getting to know the place and role of physiotherapists in the health system, as well as the role of physiotherapists in health promotion and prevention of the most common health disorders. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that after the successful completion of the module, the student will be able to analyze the definitions of health, consider and differentiate the determinants of health and disease, and evaluate the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It is expected that the student will demonstrate knowledge about the importance of chronic diseases and consequently know preventive measures for their prevention and control, explain the principles of health promotion and disease prevention, know the role of physiotherapists in this field of health care. That they will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for assessing needs, planning, organizing and implementing preventive interventions and programs for individuals or special populations. That they will understand the importance of teamwork, respecting the areas of competence and responsibility of their own and other health professions. |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Prof. dr Boban Mugoša Sanja Medenica, MD, PhD |
Methodology | Lectures and seminars. Preparation of seminar papers. Studying for colloquiums and the final exam. |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | Introduction to Public Health. |
I week exercises | |
II week lectures | Public health research. |
II week exercises | |
III week lectures | Public health policy. |
III week exercises | |
IV week lectures | Public health interventions and the health system. |
IV week exercises | |
V week lectures | Health needs and expectations of the community. Division of seminar papers. |
V week exercises | |
VI week lectures | Colloquium I. |
VI week exercises | |
VII week lectures | Prevention and control of infectious diseases. |
VII week exercises | |
VIII week lectures | Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and injuries. |
VIII week exercises | |
IX week lectures | Physiotherapy in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. |
IX week exercises | |
X week lectures | Physiotherapy in the prevention of diabetes. |
X week exercises | |
XI week lectures | Colloquium II. |
XI week exercises | |
XII week lectures | Physiotherapy in the prevention of obesity. |
XII week exercises | |
XIII week lectures | Physiotherapy in the health system. |
XIII week exercises | |
XIV week lectures | Physiotherapy in the community. |
XIV week exercises | |
XV week lectures | Promotion and support of healthy lifestyles. Final exam. |
XV week exercises |
Student workload | In the semester Lessons and final exam: (5 hours and 20 minutes) x 16 = 85 hours and 20 minutes Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 2 x (5 hours and 20 minutes) = 10 hours and 40 minutes Total workload for the course: 4 x 30 = 120 hours Additional work for exam preparation in the make-up exam period, including taking the make-up exam from 0 - 30 hours. Load structure: 85 hours and 20 minutes (teaching) + 10 hours and 40 minutes (preparation) + 24 hours (additional work). |
Per week | Per semester |
4 credits x 40/30=5 hours and 20 minuts
3 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 0 excercises 2 hour(s) i 20 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
5 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 16 =85 hour(s) i 20 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 5 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 2 =10 hour(s) i 40 minuts Total workload for the subject: 4 x 30=120 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 24 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 85 hour(s) i 20 minuts (cources), 10 hour(s) i 40 minuts (preparation), 24 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend classes and prepare seminar papers and to actively participate in classes. |
Consultations | After each lecture and by appointment. |
Literature | 1. Penechon D, Guest C, Melzer D, Gray JAG. Oxford handbook of public health practice. Oxford University Press, 2001. 2. Dovijanić P, Janjanin M, Gajić I, Radonjić V, Đorđević S, Borjanović S. Socijalna medicina sa higijenom i epidemiologijom. Zavod za udžbenike i nastavna sredstva, Beograd, 1995. 3. Dinko Puntarić, Darko Ropac, Anamarija Jurčev Savičević i suradnici. Javno zdravstvo.Medicinska naklada, Zagreb, 2015. ISBN 978-953-176-647-0 4. Teaching texts from lectures. |
Examination methods | - attendance and monitoring of lectures is evaluated with a maximum of 5 points; - 1 seminar paper is evaluated with a maximum of 5 points; – 2 colloquiums are evaluated with a total of 40 points (each colloquium with 20 points); - the final exam is evaluated with 50 points; - a passing grade is obtained if at least 50 points are accumulated cumulatively. |
Special remarks | Does not have |
Comment | Does not have |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / CLINICAL PRACTICE I
Course: | CLINICAL PRACTICE I/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
8637 | Obavezan | 1 | 5 | +6+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for clinical practice. |
Aims | Clinical practice directs students towards their future profession, connects theory with practical work and enables students to acquire professional and clinical competencies and skills. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical features of the disorder of body systems 2. Demonstrate knowledge of physiotherapy of various disorders and the ability to integrate previously acquired knowledge with the clinical picture of the disorder of body systems 3. Integrate and apply physiotherapy skills in different areas (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, sports, geriatric, pediatric) in different conditions of application of physiotherapy 4. Plan and implement complete physiotherapy assessment of the patient, interpret and analyze the findings of the assessment, develop and apply a safe, evidence-based physiotherapy intervention, monitor and evaluate their efficiency 5. Show the understanding of outcome measures and measurement characteristics of instruments for measuring outcomes such as validity and reliability 6. Show effective implementation of prevention strategies and patient education 7. Have the ability of keeping clear, concise and readable physiotherapy documentation |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Mr. sc Nadica Bojičić - professional associate; SpApp Jelena Bulatović - professional associate |
Methodology | Students perform clinical practice in working with patients in clinical conditions - in the departments, cabinets and laboratories of the teaching bases of the Faculty. |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | - In working with patients, students improve/practice clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). Basic skills that they learn in practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform physiotherapeutic examination, they assess: muscle strength, measure range of motion, measure girth and length extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activity, assess endurance, coordination, assess motor development, use special targeted tests for the evaluation of certain pathological conditions. They participate in designing the therapeutic program respecting contraindications and dosage elements. • Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VI week lectures | |
VI week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VII week lectures | |
VII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VIII week lectures | |
VIII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
X week lectures | |
X week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XI week lectures | |
XI week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
Student workload | In the semester Classes and final exam: (6.66 hours) x 16 = 106.56 hours Necessary preparations before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): (6.66 hours) x 2 = 13.32 hours Total workload for the course: 5 x 30 = 150 hours Load structure: 106.56 hours (classes and final exam) + 13.32 hours (preparation) + 30 hours (additional work) |
Per week | Per semester |
5 credits x 40/30=6 hours and 40 minuts
0 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 6 excercises 0 hour(s) i 40 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 16 =106 hour(s) i 40 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 2 =13 hour(s) i 20 minuts Total workload for the subject: 5 x 30=150 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 106 hour(s) i 40 minuts (cources), 13 hour(s) i 20 minuts (preparation), 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend clinical practice and keep a diary of clinical practice and physiotherapeutic documentation |
Consultations | They are maintained as needed. |
Literature | |
Examination methods | Clinical practice is evaluated with "FINISHED" / "NOT FINISHED" on the basis of preparation for work in clinical practice, regularity of attending clinical practice, engagement in work with patients, acquired professional competences and clinical knowledge and skills, patient reports, clinical practice diary and guidance physiotherapeutic documentation. |
Special remarks | Clinical practice is carried out in groups of 4 to 5 students. |
Comment | Studenti su dužni da se prije početka i nakon završetka prakse jave radi rasporeda i evidencije prisustva. |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / CLINICAL PRACTICE I
Course: | CLINICAL PRACTICE I/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
8637 | Obavezan | 1 | 5 | +6+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for clinical practice. |
Aims | Clinical practice directs students towards their future profession, connects theory with practical work and enables students to acquire professional and clinical competencies and skills. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical features of the disorder of body systems 2. Demonstrate knowledge of physiotherapy of various disorders and the ability to integrate previously acquired knowledge with the clinical picture of the disorder of body systems 3. Integrate and apply physiotherapy skills in different areas (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, sports, geriatric, pediatric) in different conditions of application of physiotherapy 4. Plan and implement complete physiotherapy assessment of the patient, interpret and analyze the findings of the assessment, develop and apply a safe, evidence-based physiotherapy intervention, monitor and evaluate their efficiency 5. Show the understanding of outcome measures and measurement characteristics of instruments for measuring outcomes such as validity and reliability 6. Show effective implementation of prevention strategies and patient education 7. Have the ability of keeping clear, concise and readable physiotherapy documentation |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Mr. sc Nadica Bojičić - professional associate; SpApp Jelena Bulatović - professional associate |
Methodology | Students perform clinical practice in working with patients in clinical conditions - in the departments, cabinets and laboratories of the teaching bases of the Faculty. |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | - In working with patients, students improve/practice clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). Basic skills that they learn in practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform physiotherapeutic examination, they assess: muscle strength, measure range of motion, measure girth and length extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activity, assess endurance, coordination, assess motor development, use special targeted tests for the evaluation of certain pathological conditions. They participate in designing the therapeutic program respecting contraindications and dosage elements. • Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VI week lectures | |
VI week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VII week lectures | |
VII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VIII week lectures | |
VIII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
X week lectures | |
X week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XI week lectures | |
XI week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially relate to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory, geriatric, pediatric and sports pathology). They perform a comprehensive assessment of patients using basic methods of physiotherapeutic assessment and special tests for the assessment of specific clinical conditions and evaluate the results of physiotherapy. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. In practice, students acquire advanced skills in the application of therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical therapy modalities They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
Student workload | In the semester Classes and final exam: (6.66 hours) x 16 = 106.56 hours Necessary preparations before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): (6.66 hours) x 2 = 13.32 hours Total workload for the course: 5 x 30 = 150 hours Load structure: 106.56 hours (classes and final exam) + 13.32 hours (preparation) + 30 hours (additional work) |
Per week | Per semester |
5 credits x 40/30=6 hours and 40 minuts
0 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 6 excercises 0 hour(s) i 40 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 16 =106 hour(s) i 40 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 6 hour(s) i 40 minuts x 2 =13 hour(s) i 20 minuts Total workload for the subject: 5 x 30=150 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 106 hour(s) i 40 minuts (cources), 13 hour(s) i 20 minuts (preparation), 30 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend clinical practice and keep a diary of clinical practice and physiotherapeutic documentation |
Consultations | They are maintained as needed. |
Literature | |
Examination methods | Clinical practice is evaluated with "FINISHED" / "NOT FINISHED" on the basis of preparation for work in clinical practice, regularity of attending clinical practice, engagement in work with patients, acquired professional competences and clinical knowledge and skills, patient reports, clinical practice diary and guidance physiotherapeutic documentation. |
Special remarks | Clinical practice is carried out in groups of 4 to 5 students. |
Comment | Studenti su dužni da se prije početka i nakon završetka prakse jave radi rasporeda i evidencije prisustva. |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |
Faculty of Medicine / APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY / CLINICAL PRACTICE II
Course: | CLINICAL PRACTICE II/ |
Course ID | Course status | Semester | ECTS credits | Lessons (Lessons+Exercises+Laboratory) |
8638 | Obavezan | 2 | 10 | +11+0 |
Programs | APPLIED PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Prerequisites | There are no requirements for clinical practice. |
Aims | Clinical practice directs students towards their future profession, connects theory with practical work and enables students to acquire professional and clinical competencies and skills. |
Learning outcomes | It is expected that the student after passing the examination in this subject will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical presentation of the disorder of body systems 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the physiotherapy of various disorders and the ability to integrate previously acquired knowledge with the clinical presentation of the disorder of body systems 3. Integrate and apply physiotherapy skills in different areas (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, sports, and geriatric, pediatric) in different conditions of application of physiotherapy 4. Plan and implement a complete physiotherapy assessment of the patient, interpret and analyze the obtained findings, develop and apply safe, evidence-based, physiotherapy interventions, monitor and evaluate their efficacy 5. Select and use the appropriate, reliable, valid and responsive outcome measure instruments 6. Demonstrate effective implementation of prevention strategies and patient education 7. Keep clear, concise and readable physiotherapy documentation |
Lecturer / Teaching assistant | Mr. sc Nadica Bojičić, professional associate; Mr. sc Gorica Bojičić, professional associate |
Methodology | Students perform clinical practice in working with patients in clinical conditions - in the departments, cabinets and laboratories of the teaching bases of the Faculty. |
Plan and program of work | |
Preparing week | Preparation and registration of the semester |
I week lectures | |
I week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
II week lectures | |
II week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
III week lectures | |
III week exercises | In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology. Basic skills that they learn in practice include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the fields of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. Students evaluate strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess the ability aspect, endurance and coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests for evaluation certain pathological conditions. • They participate in the design of the therapeutic program by respecting contraindications and dosage elements, Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. They improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members rehabilitation team. |
IV week lectures | |
IV week exercises | In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology. Basic skills that they learn in practice include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the fields of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. Students evaluate strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess the ability aspect, endurance and coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests for evaluation certain pathological conditions. • They participate in the design of the therapeutic program by respecting contraindications and dosage elements, Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. They improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members rehabilitation team. |
V week lectures | |
V week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VI week lectures | |
VI week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
VII week lectures | |
VII week exercises | In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology. Basic skills that they learn in practice include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the fields of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. Students evaluate strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess the ability aspect, endurance and coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests for evaluation certain pathological conditions. • They participate in the design of the therapeutic program by respecting contraindications and dosage elements, Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. They improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members rehabilitation team. |
VIII week lectures | |
VIII week exercises | In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving clinical problems problems and learn physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology. Basic skills that they learn in practice include therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities from the fields of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. Students evaluate strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess the ability aspect, endurance and coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests for evaluation certain pathological conditions. • They participate in the design of the therapeutic program by respecting contraindications and dosage elements, Participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. They improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members rehabilitation team. |
IX week lectures | |
IX week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
X week lectures | |
X week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XI week lectures | |
XI week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XII week lectures | |
XII week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XIII week lectures | |
XIII week exercises | They participate in the work of a multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. • Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team. Basic skills that in within the scope of practice in working with patients they practice include: therapeutic exercises, manual techniques and physical modalities in the field of electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, phototherapy, thermotherapy and hydrotherapy. During practice, students perform a physiotherapeutic examination, assess: strength muscles, measure range of motion, measure circumference and length of extremities, perform other anthropometric measurements, assess posture, gait and balance, assess physical activities, assess endurance, coordination, evaluate motor development, use special targeted tests to evaluate certain pathological conditions conditions. They participate in the design of the therapeutic program, respecting contraindications and elements dosages. In working with patients, students practice clinical judgement, participate in solving problems clinical problems and learn physiotherapy skills (clinical problems especially refer to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory pathology). |
XIV week lectures | |
XIV week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
XV week lectures | |
XV week exercises | In working with patients, students improve their clinical judgement, participate in solving more complex clinical problems and acquire advanced physiotherapy skills. Clinical problems predominantly refer to the optional professional subject. They participate in designing a therapeutic program for patients with more complex clinical problems, respecting contraindications and dosage elements. . They perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient and evaluate the results of physiotherapy They educate patients and their family members. They participate in the work of the multidisciplinary team for rehabilitation. Improve communication skills with patients, their family members and members of the rehabilitation team |
Student workload | In the semester Classes and final exam: (13.33 hours) x 16 = 213.28 hours Necessary preparations before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): (13.33 hours) x 2 = 26.66 hours Total workload for the course: 10 x 30 = 300 hours Load structure: 213.28 hours (teaching and final exam) + 26.66 hours (preparation) + 50 hours (supplementary work) |
Per week | Per semester |
10 credits x 40/30=13 hours and 20 minuts
0 sat(a) theoretical classes 0 sat(a) practical classes 11 excercises 2 hour(s) i 20 minuts of independent work, including consultations |
Classes and final exam:
13 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 16 =213 hour(s) i 20 minuts Necessary preparation before the beginning of the semester (administration, registration, certification): 13 hour(s) i 20 minuts x 2 =26 hour(s) i 40 minuts Total workload for the subject: 10 x 30=300 hour(s) Additional work for exam preparation in the preparing exam period, including taking the remedial exam from 0 to 30 hours (remaining time from the first two items to the total load for the item) 60 hour(s) i 0 minuts Workload structure: 213 hour(s) i 20 minuts (cources), 26 hour(s) i 40 minuts (preparation), 60 hour(s) i 0 minuts (additional work) |
Student obligations | Students are required to attend clinical practice and keep a diary of clinical practice and physiotherapeutic documentation |
Consultations | They are maintained as needed. |
Literature | |
Examination methods | Clinical practice is evaluated with "FINISHED" / "NOT FINISHED" on the basis of preparation for work in clinical practice, regularity of attending clinical practice, involvement in work with patients, acquired professional competences and clinical knowledge and skills, patient reports, clinical practice diary and guidance physiotherapeutic documentation. |
Special remarks | Clinical practice is carried out in groups of 4 to 5 students. |
Comment | Students are required to report to work before the beginning and after the end of the internship schedule and attendance record. |
Grade: | F | E | D | C | B | A |
Number of points | less than 50 points | greater than or equal to 50 points and less than 60 points | greater than or equal to 60 points and less than 70 points | greater than or equal to 70 points and less than 80 points | greater than or equal to 80 points and less than 90 points | greater than or equal to 90 points |