The Below Named Applicant Has Applied to Register As a Physiotherapist with the Health

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The below named applicant has applied to register as a [physiotherapist] with the Health Professions Council, enabling them to work within the UK. We need to obtain details of each applicant’s professional training. Please provide details on the content of each part of the course the applicant undertook at your institution.

We require content of academic and clinical training, including approximate numbers of hours within each part of the course. Any scores obtained under examination may also be useful. A list of procedures undertaken and departments attended during the course is valuable in the assessment process.

Please indicate the range and scope of clinical placements undertaken. It is likely that this will take up several pages. A syllabus is unlikely to provide sufficient applicant specific detail for registration purposes, but a copy may be provided in addition to the Course Information form. If part of the applicants training took place at another institution, please indicate N in the “Undertaken at this institution” box. A Curriculum Certifying Document may be submitted if the detail below is included.

1 / Name of applicant:
1.1 / Name of institution: / ALEXANDER TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THESSALONIKI
1.2 / Institution address: / SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND WELFARE,
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
P.O. 141, Post.code 57400
SINDOS THESSALINIKI
GREECE
1.3 / Title of professional course: / QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPIST OF HIGHER TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Year applicant course commenced: / Institute Seal or Stamp
Year applicant course completed:

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Course Year 1,2,3,4, / Subject, descriptive title of subject, session, theme or module name. / Content and examination method, hours studied. This may be taken from the syllabus, but must only include the components of the course undertaken by the named applicant. Optional courses not undertaken by the applicant should not be included. / Assessment Method.
Verbal = V
Written = W
Practical = P / Undertaken at this institution Y/N
1 / ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I / The purpose of this course is that the student gains knowledge of the form and the function of the human organism at the level of cells. Also to receive detailed knowledge about the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system and basic knowledge about the nervous and the endocrine system.
Hours per week: Lecture : 4
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :10
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Verbal, Written examination,
Essays and presentation
Ø 120 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 8 HOURS) / V and W / Y
1 / HUMAN POSTURE & MOVEMENT / The aim of this course is that the student will be aware of the terminology of the posture and movement of the human body, will be able to understand, observe, record and analyze natural posture and movement and thus to recognize deviations that comes from diseases or injuries and concerns pathological posture and movement. Also the student will be able to connect the principles of Mechanics and Kinetics of joints and muscles, with activities of daily living.
Hours per week: Lecture : 4
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :6
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Verbal, Practical and Written,
Essay.
Ø 90 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 6 HOURS) / V ,P, W / Y
1 / BIOMETRY-BIOINFORMATICS / Mathematics and Statistics. Statistical problems that need the awareness of scientists, especially in the health field.
The course presents the basic methods of Statistics and its application in physiotherapy research and in decision making in physiotherapy. These methods are absorbed through case studies that have to do with “realistic” situations. The student will use all the necessary “tools” of new technology for the recording and statistic analysis of biological data.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :4
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Written
Ø 60 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 4 HOURS) / W / Y
1 / BIOCHEMISTRY / Principles of biochemistry. Cell physiology and biochemistry.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :4
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Written
Ø 30 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 2 HOURS) / W / Y
1 / SOCIOLOGY / Social issues rose from the patient and the hospital environment.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :3
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Written
Ø 30 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 2 HOURS) / W / Y
1 / PSYCHOLOGY / The way that a health care professional has to deal with patients. Analyse different cases
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :3
GRADE : /10
Examination method:
Written, presentation
Ø 30 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 2 HOURS) / W / Y

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Course Year 1,2,3,4, / Subject, descriptive title of subject, session, theme or module name. / Content and examination method, hours studied. This may be taken from the syllabus, but must only include the components of the course undertaken by the named applicant. Optional courses not undertaken by the applicant should not be included. / Assessment Method.
Verbal = V
Written = W
Practical = P / Undertaken at this institution Y/N
2 / RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY / Principles of respiratory physiotherapy. Techniques of respiratory drainage. Presentations of different cases and practical application.
Respiratory Physiotherapy, physiotherapeutic techniques, symptoms of respiratory diseases, assessment of patients and the application of these techniques on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic restrictive pulmonary disease, children, infants, elderly, spinal cord injuries, acute respiratory failure, pulmonary rehabilitation and restriction of the upper respiratory tract.
Hours per week: Lecture : 4
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :6
GRADE : /10
Examination method : Practical and Verbal examination, Written, essay and presentation.
Ø 90 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 6 HOURS) / V, W and P / Y
2 / BIOMECHANICS / Principles of mechanics of the human body and tissues. Theory of biomechanics. Analyze of physics laws that would apply on gait analysis. Analyze of gait with the use of kinematics and kinetics.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Laboratory : 1
Compulsory
ECTS credits :4
GRADE : /10
Examination method Verbal and Written examination
Ø 45 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 3 HOURS) / V and W / Y
2 / ELECTROTHERAPY / Theory of electrotherapy. Principles. In which patients we can apply electrotherapy. Familiarise with the different machines. Ultrasound, magnetic fields, ultraviolet radiation and Dielectric heating were also presented. Presentation of Parafango, waxing and other modalities. The pros and cons of each modality. Care of patient (dangers of electrical current to human body and skin)
Hours per week: Lecture : 4
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :6
GRADE : /10
Examination method : Practical and Verbal examination, Written and presentation.
Ø 90 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 6 HOURS) / V, P,W / Y
2 / KINESIOTHERAPY / Application of the kinesiology on patient’s case. Passive and active kinesiotherapy. Presentation of different cases.
The course contains :
· Principles and goals of therapeutic exercise.
· Assessment and planning of the therapeutic intervention.
· Passive and active mobilisation of spine and extremities.
· Open and closed kinetic chain exercise.
· Resistance exercise (isometric, dynamic, isokinetic).
· Stretching.
· Relaxation training.
· Group exercise
Exercise programmes for impaired balance, posture and movement
Hours per week: Lecture : 5
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :8
GRADE : /10
Examination method : Practical and Verbal examination, Written.
Ø 105 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 7 HOURS) / V, W, P / Y
2 / NEUROPATHOLOGY – NEUROPHYSIOLOGY / Physiology and pathology of the central and peripheral nervous system. Theory. Presentation of different cases.
The course contains:
· Development and function of the central and peripheral nervous system.
· Sensory organs and sensory receptors.
· Proprioception.
· Sensibility disorders.
· Motor control.
· Reflexes (deep, superficial, spinal).
· Muscle tone.
· Plasticity.
· Pain.
· Symptoms of disorders and injuries of the central nervous system.
· Symptoms of disorders and injuries of the peripheral nervous system.
Hours per week: Lecture : 4
Compulsory
ECTS credits :4
GRADE : /10
Examination method : Practical and Verbal examination, Written, essay and group presentation
Ø 60 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 4 HOURS) / V and W / Y
2 / DIAGNOSTIC IMAGINARY TECH. / Read and understand x-rays, MRI and CT. Interpret signs, anatomical features and associate them with clinical symptoms .Introducing of functional MRI
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :2
GRADE : /10
Examination method : Written examination
Ø 30 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 2 HOURS) / V and W / Y

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Course Year 1,2,3,4, / Subject, descriptive title of subject, session, theme or module name. / Content and examination method, hours studied. This may be taken from the syllabus, but must only include the components of the course undertaken by the named applicant. Optional courses not undertaken by the applicant should not be included. / Assessment Method.
Verbal = V
Written = W
Practical = P / Undertaken at this institution Y/N
2 / CLINICALTraining I
NOTE!
(Clinical Training I,II,III,IV take place in hospitals or clinics, except the theoretical part of Clinical practice I) / Familiarize with a variety of medical instruments that are found in a hospital ward. Familiarize with the medical equipments that are beside a patient in the orthopaedic department and ICU.
Deontology, first acquaintance with hospitals and clinics, principles of good behaviour, materials and organs often used by physiotherapists, basic techniques of handling and helping a patient in bed or in need of canes.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Laboratory : 3
Compulsory
ECTS credits :5
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Verbal and presentation
Ø 75 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 3 HOURS) / V and P / N
Med Facility:
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2 / FAMILY PLANNING / The student will learn about demography and how they may contribute to this issue as professionals in order to support family (fertility issues, family planning by organization and operation of counselling centres).
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Compulsory Elective
ECTS credits :3
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Written examination
Ø 30 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 2 HOURS) / W / Y
2 / HYDROTHERAPY / Principles of Hydrotherapy. Laws of physics that are applied by the water forces. Physiology of exercising in the water. Which patients is most likely to have an influence.
Presentation of different type of equipments for hydrotherapy. The principles of Swedish Sauna and how to have a better effect.
One day course on Natural thermal baths in the area of Thessaloniki.
Hours per week: Lecture : 2
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :5
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Practical and Verbal examination, Written and presentation
Ø 60 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 4 HOURS) / V , W, P / Y
2 / JOINT & SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
TECHNICS / Introduction of principles of Manual therapy. The use of Manual therapy in physiotherapy. The variety of studies and the theory underneath it.
Practical demonstration of it in models. Hands on it- learning the technique. Applying it on the different joints found on Pelvis, leg, knee, ankle, shoulder forearm and wrist are demonstrated and then learnt by the students.
Hours per week: Lecture : 3
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :6
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Practical and Verbal examination, Written examination
Ø 75 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 3 HOURS) / V, W and P / Y
2 / PHYSIOTHERAPEUTICAL ASSESSMENT / An important module that enhances the knowledge and evidence that a physiotherapist has learnt. Dealing with observations about the clinical image and symptoms of a patient that are progressed during the assessment period. Presentation of patients with a different health problem.
Hours per week: Lecture : 3
Compulsory
ECTS credits :5
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Verbal and Written examination.
Essay with a case presentation.
Ø 45 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 3 HOURS) / V and W / Y
2 / PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR DISEASES & INJURIES
OF CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS / The anatomy of the cardiovascular system. The relation with other important human systems. Presentation to the different diseases of cardiovascular system. Applying physiotherapy principles to patients that are in the cardio unit. Treating of vascular diseases.
Amputation of leg or arm. Principles of assessment.
Hours per week: Lecture : 3
Laboratory : 2
Compulsory
ECTS credits :6
GRADE : /10
Examination method: Written and Practical examination
Ø 75 HOURS(15 WEEKS X 5 HOURS) / V , P, W / Y

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