GERIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY

The course Geriatric Physiotherapy prepares students for the treatment of older adults, for the prevention and rehabilitation treatment of conditions, injuries and illnesses associated with the aging process.

The course content aims to train students in specific adult issues:

• epidemiological data on their associated health problems
• changes in their mental wellbeing
• using guidelines for the management and self-management of their perceptual, cognitive, mental, psychological, emotional and motor problems
• the particular effects of exercise on their physiological, functional and psychosocialemotional adaptations
• the role of physiotherapy in improving the quality of life of elderly people
• the effectiveness of mind body techniques i.e. mental imagery in motor and psychoemotional problems of elderly (or elderly with dementia)
• in the methodological design and development of research documented intervention programs for the treatment and safe participation in their everyday life

The content of the course consists of six units:

1. Physiology and pathophysiology of aging
2. Design of Physiotherapeutic Assessment
3. In detail assessment of mobility, basic skills, balance, vision, hearing, cognitive status, mood disorders behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia using valid and reliable instruments.
4. Fall risk assessment and aging and preventing falls.
5. Design physiotherapy programs (apply techniques / methods/interventions) for prevention and rehabilitation for elderly
6. Mind- body techniques for elderly

Online live classess and self-study activities. 3 weeks (2h/week) synchronous, 3 weeks asynchronous

Timetable:

Live online lessons: Thursday 15:00-17:00 CEST

• EUNICE student: enrolled as a student (Bachelor) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check universities here).
• English language B2 level
• Students should have successfully completed courses such as:
  (a) Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  (b) Neurological Physiotherapy

Study Level: Bachelor

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website. 
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.