Supporting the Functional Ability of an Ageing Client and Using Mobility Aids (4 cr)
Code: SF00BZ80-3007
General information
- Enrollment
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18.05.2026 - 24.05.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
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01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Virtual proportion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- 20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
- Campus
- Laurea Otaniemi
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 34
- Degree programmes
- Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
- Teachers
- Ilona Rytkönen
- Laura Kaarna
- Teacher in charge
- Laura Kaarna
- Groups
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SFG226KOPFysioterapeuttikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K26, Otaniemi, polkuryhmä
- Study unit
- SF00BZ80
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain age-related changes in the body and their impact on functional ability
- assess an elderly client’s functional ability and risk of falling
- plan an accessible and safe operating environment for a client
- select aids that are essential for the client’s functional ability
- describe the procurement process of aids and guide the client in the appropriate use of aids.
Evaluation scale
H-5