Physiotherapy: Basic Acupuncture, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Physiotherapy: Basic Acupuncture 7.5 credits

Fysioterapi: Grundläggande akupunktur

First cycle, S0093H

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 3 - Present

The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established

by 29 Jun 2014

Last revised

by Dean of Department of Health Sciences 14 Jun 2019

Education level

First cycle

Grade scale

U G VG *

Subject

Physiotherapy

Subject group (SCB)

Therapy, Rehabilitation and Dietary Treatment

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and knowledge of the scientific foundations of physiotherapy and its methods, the implementation of physiotherapeutic measures with respect to examination and treatment, considering relevant scientific and social aspects, equivalent 60 Credits in the subject physiotherapy. Knowledge of basic anatomic concepts and musculoskeletal anatomy as well as pain physiology.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

On completion of the course, the student should, from a scientific foundation, given current laws and regulations, and with an ethical approach, be able to:

Apply acupuncture treatment
Assess scientific evidence, indications and contraindications for acupuncture treatment based on a patient's/client's health state, goals and the context as well as self-knowledge and capabilities to give acupuncture treatment

Contents

Acupuncture treatment and electroacupuncture
History, physiological theory and scientific evidence for acupuncture treatment
Legal aspects, hygiene standards and indications and contraindications for acupuncture treatment

Realization

Manual skills in acupuncture are trained through practical exercises with fellow students. Through individual studies, lectures and seminars, the student will learn about the scientific basis for acupuncture and its history, legal and hygienic standards, as well as exercising the ability to make assessments about treatment indications. Scientific evidence is studied in a written assignment.

Examination

Objective 1 is assessed through an oral/practical exam and a written exam and through labs.

Objective 2 is assessed through a written examination as well as assignments and a seminar.

Criteria for Pass and Pass with credit are stated in the study guide

Remarks

This is a first-cycle course. Study supervision is provided in the course room in Canvas.

Transition terms

The course is equal to S0076H.

Examiner

Stina Rutberg

Transition terms

The course S0093H is equal to S0076H

Literature. Valid from Autumn 2015 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

Carlsson C. (2010). Grundläggande akupunktur. Second edition. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

Scientific articles and other copied material to be added.

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Course offered by

Department of Health Sciences

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period
0003	Scientific seminar	U G#	1.00	Mandatory	S15
0004	Labs	U G#	1.00	Mandatory	A15
0006	Written examination	U G VG *	3.50	Mandatory	A15
0007	Oral practical examination	U G VG *	2.00	Mandatory	A16

Published:12 June 2014

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