Overview Physiotherapy concerns human movement.It focuses on the ability to move, all the systems that affect these abilities and the interaction between sensory and motor controls.Physiotherapy comprises an important part of health care in virtually every medical field and is based on the medical sciences.Physiotherapy is used in health promotion and prevention, therapy and rehabilitation as well as in palliation and hospice facilities.The degree program combines theoretical fundamentals of physiotherapy and medicine with practical therapeutic subjects.Switch to organizational form part-timeContact usContact us!Elma Comic Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36 T: +43 1 606 68 77-4706Elisabeth Pachmann Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36 T: +43 1 606 68 77-4710Natalie Spanring-Eder Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.34 T: +43 1 606 68 77-47551100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-4700 F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709physiotherapie@fh-campuswien.ac.atMap main campus Favoriten (Google Maps)Office hours during the semesterMon to Fri, 8.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m. Duration of course6 SemestersOrganisational formfull-time180ECTSLanguage of instruction German133Study placesFinal degreeBachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) incl. professional qualificationsApplication period for academic year 2022/2313th February to 13th March 2022tuition fee / semester:€ 363,361+ ÖH premium + contribution2 1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester 2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year) What you can offer You are interested in medicine, movement sciences, education and psychology and want to know how movement works and how you can influence and promote it. You treat people of all ages with respect, appreciation and empathy and focus on the health objectives of your patients/clients. You apply your social, practical and physical skills in the context of examination and therapy measures as well as health promotion. You are capable of careful consideration and have a structured approach when for example analyzing movements. You enjoy working independently and responsibly with people, counseling them and treating them. What we offer you FH Campus Wien is now the largest university of applied sciences for health in Austria. After the legal framework was created in 2006 to introduce the MTD academies and the midwife academy into the higher education sector, FH Campus Wien launched the first bachelor's degree programs in 2007. Shortly afterwards the first master's degree programs where launched in the Department of Health. Today, FH Campus Vienna now has extensive expertise and a large network at its disposal. An important partner in the areas of education, research and development is the Vienna Healthcare Group. We also work closely with the Professional Association of Physio Austria. Various special events are regularly held at our attractive main campus. Students benefit from the modern infrastructure of our university. This includes numerous function rooms. A highlight is the movement laboratory where force plates and cameras enable the three-dimensional analysis of movements in order to gain a better understanding of movement disorders. Measurements are recorded using wireless electrodes attached to the body. Furthermore, you will also have the opportunity to join an interdisciplinary, professional community. There is great potential in research projects at the intersection of health, technology and social services. Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lecture evenings, which are open to all and feature contributions from prominent experts. What makes this degree program special work on human movementfrom prevention via therapy to rehabilitationextensive professional internships What you will learn in the degree program The degree course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to help people in all age groups to lead a self-determined life with a high level of functional capacity and activity.You will be concerned with physiotherapeutic examination and treatment procedures as well as their implementation in the therapy process. You will combine your acquired expertise and knowledge of methodology to develop comprehensive professional competence. To do so you will acquire social communicative skills and self-competence. You will acquire basic medical knowledge, in particular in anatomy, physiology, pathology, hygiene, bio-mechanics, kinematics, perception and posture instruction as well as various clinical disciplines. Practically oriented subjects such as posture and movement instruction, basic skills in professional interaction with patients, massage, relaxation techniques, manual therapy and lymphological physiotherapy form the foundation to develop the necessary skills and techniques. Basic knowledge in areas such as education, psychology, sociology, scientific working, law and ethics round out your education. Beginning in the third semester, you will also implement your theoretical and practical knowledge during extensive internships under the guidance of trained physiotherapists. Curriculum 1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSPathology and health care VOPathology and health care VO1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasic principles of general pathology Examples from systemic organ pathology Introduction to disease systematics and basic nomenclature of diseases Morphologic changes - gross and microscopic - and clinico-pathologic correlations Important diagnostic methodsAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman1.51.5Anatomy 1 VOAnatomy 1 VO2SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsMedical terminology Human cell biology and the tissues composing the human body Morphology of the spinal cord and the organization of the spinal nerves and plexus formation Morphology and functionality of the skeletal elements and joints of the human bodyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman23.5Surface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILVSurface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPalpation of selected structures of the human body (extremities and trunk), like osseous structures, articulating joints, ligaments, muscles, arteries and nerves Differentiation and assessment of palpated structures for the physiotherapeutic examination and treatmentAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodspresentation and activating methods, e.g. self-study incl. eLearning elementsLanguageGerman1.52Anatomical practice UEAnatomical practice UE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBones and osseous structures of the human body Morphology and function of the articulating joints Muscles of the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs Muscles of the trunk Peripheral nerves, blood vessels and the fasciaeAssessment methodsFinal exam Final oral examination using human antomical specimensTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on human antomical specimensLanguageGerman1.53Relaxation techniques ILVRelaxation techniques ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperience and application of specific perceptible physical sensation and physical state considering intention and aim in order to train and improve the ability to relax in therapy and for preventionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment e.g. regularly performance review of former lecture unitsTeaching methodsActive-learning methodLanguageGerman11Posture and movement analysis ILVPosture and movement analysis ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsMovement about axes/in planes of all joints (except mandibular joint) Muscle activities relevant to posture and movement Posture analysis, statics of standing and sitting Equilibrium reactions, continuing movement and buttressing, kinetic chains, muscular insufficiency Movement analysis of characteristic daily life movement incl. bending forwardAssessment methodsFinal exam Practical execution of posture and movement analysisTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, problem based learning, active structuringLanguageGerman33Medical massage ILVMedical massage ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsEvaluation of findings in (medical) massage in the physiotherapeutic process Range of application and pathophysiolocical indications Contraindications and prerequisites for a massage treatment Techniques of massage in theory and practice all over Positioning of massage in the medical/physiotherapeutic setting and public health system Principles of the treatment-design exemplified by various diseases and functional problems Differentiation to other massage-techniques Application of basics of perception in massageAssessment methodsContinuous assessment practical and theoretical executionTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Professional development 1 ILVProfessional development 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCome together (1. Week): Getting to know colleagues and lecturers Getting in contact and establishing relationships by using professional techniques MAHARA-training including start of a personal e-portfolio Self-assessment-tools and tools to visualize personal competences Introduction to concepts of competence development and professional development Self-reflexion as part of personality development “SMART” Goal-setting Tools to evaluate goal attainment (f.ex. goal attainment scale) Reflexion talksAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: (to do/to work on an) e-Portfolio, a self-assessment form, and goalsettingTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA)LanguageGerman11Mobilisation and handling of patients ILVMobilisation and handling of patients ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsworking posture and positioning of physiotherapists grip, hand positioning and movement treatment methods of prophylaxis positioning of patients, change of positions/transfer of patients, walkers and wheel chairsAssessment methodsFinal exam practical examinationTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g. role play, problem based learningLanguageGerman33Motor learning + methods of teaching ILVMotor learning + methods of teaching ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTheory of motor learning process, involved structures, models and principles, factors of influencing motor learning stage, classifications of the motor learning process, evaluation and observation criterias, analysis and classification of precondition Methodic and didactic principles, approches and procedures, aspects of motivation, feedback, physical exercises in groups of clients, experiencing different roles in the motor learning process and reflecting themAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active learning method, role play, reflection, video analysisLanguageGerman22Pain sciences ILVPain sciences ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsNeuroanatomical basics of pain, physiology and pathophysiology of pain Pain pattern (acute / chronic / nociceptive / chronified) Pain medication according to WHO graduated schedule In-depth pain history (by using role-plays or working on paper cases) Well-founded selection of physiotherapeutic measures for pain relief based on selected case studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequisite: Fulfilling the pre-reading assignment, presentation of the increase in knowledgeTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methodLanguageGerman12Physiology 1 VOPhysiology 1 VO1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBody fluid compartments Transport systems Basics of neuro- and sensory physiology Sensorimotor function muscle physiology thermoregulation vegetative nervous system basics of endocrinology hematological overviewAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodsLanguageGerman1.52Physiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILVPhysiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsLegal scope of professional education and the profession itself (FHSG, AV, MTDG) Profile of competencies ICF-model Concept of diversity The physiotherapeutic process Basics of communication skill training Basics of Clinical Reasoning Development of the profession and its position within the national health system Core competences and interfaces of related professions within the interdisciplinary team The physiotherapists role in multiprofessional teams National and international professional organisations and associations Data protection and medical devicesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods e.g. role playsLanguageGerman22Public health + health promotion ILVPublic health + health promotion ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsHistorical background and development of Public Health, aims and values of health in all policies, definition of health promotion and prevention and indication of differencies, epidemiology, legal framework conditions, health care and health beliefs, determinants of health, health literacy, national and international health care systems, Health promotion projects (settings, the role of different stakeholders, political and financial framework, the role of physiotherapy)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment e.g. presentation of a projectTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, e.g. design of a public health project to target movement motivation for group settingLanguageGerman11Body awareness 1 ILVBody awareness 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsOffering stimuli to cause sensations, mental states, feelings, moods, atmosphere and to enable the perception and idea of one's own body. The students experience themselves physically in the context of their social and objective environment: alone and with several persons in different starting positions in different situations in a resting or relaxing position and moving around the room one or two at a time, in groups without and with manual contact using exercise material and/or mediaAssessment methodsContinuous assessment portfoliowork (protocols and reflections of the treatment units/the teaching units, presentations)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise unitsLanguageGerman11 2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSAnatomy 2 VOAnatomy 2 VO1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCentral nervous system (CNS) Brain sections and the ventricular system Spinal cord and spinal nerves Cerebrospinal fluidAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman11Applied movement sciences ILVApplied movement sciences ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasic kinetics, dynamics and statics, and it´s application in biomechanical movement analyses as basic arthrokinematics Basic mechanical load situations and behavior of human tissues Selected instrumentational methods in movement sciences in clinical and research settings Principals of data processing and data analyses in movement sciencesAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examination (oral-practical execution of an multimedia presented case study) (Module exam)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, flipped classroom, blended learningLanguageGerman33Introductory clinical placement PRIntroductory clinical placement PR0SWS4ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman04Clinical Reasoning SEClinical Reasoning SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsModels of clinical reasoning and steps of problem solving thinking Hypothesis categories (such as pathobiological mechanisms, dysfunctions, precautions/ Contraindications, contributing factors, prognosis, treatment and management, source of symptoms or dysfunctions,...) Review paper cases/case studies to consolidate and deepen clinical reasoning processes to enrich the physiotherapeutic performanceAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequisite for the certificate: handling of paper cases/case studies in a written formTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, handling and reflection of paper cases/case studiesLanguageEnglish11Facilitation ILVFacilitation ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAnalysis of the starting position for position changes Movement facilitating factors Anticipation of movements Own and foreign movement strategy Fazilitation of complex course of motion/position changes from lying to standing and return Automatic adjustment reactions in different starting positions as lying, sitting and standing Fazilitation of gaitAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodsPresentation and active–learning method, learning and practicing on a modelLanguageGerman11Gait analysis + gait instruction ILVGait analysis + gait instruction ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTerminology of gait Functional tasks of specific phases of gait, pathological gait deviations Ground reaction forces, external and internal tourques, kinematics and kinetics of gait, determinants of gait Standardized assessments, observational gait analysis Introduction to specific aspects of instrumental gait analysis Development of functional, deficit oriented treatment strategies and therapeutic measures for gait training, implementation using role playAssessment methodsContinuous assessment result and treatment suggestion based on video analysisTeaching methods Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods, video analysis, role playLanguageGerman22Exercise therapy ILVExercise therapy ILV4SWS4ECTSLecture contentsBasics of training sciences and exercise physiology in wound healing Training methods of force, endurance, flexibility and sensomotorik Planning, implementation, instruction and correction of exercise therapy in prevention and therapy for people all ages Wound healing and its importance for the load increase Performing exercises to improve all motor skills Correct operation of training equipmentAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examination (Module exam)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, Flipped classroom, Blended learningLanguageGerman44Clinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VOClinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VO3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsInternal medicine/surgery: cardiovascular risk factors, acute and chronic cardio-vascular diseases, angiologic and lymphatic diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases - conservative/medical and surgical treatments; medical basics concerning burns Obstetrics: pregnancy, delivery and puerperal Gynaecology: selected gynaecological pathologies and surgical interventions, pelvic organ prolapse Urology/Proctology: female and male urethrovesical and anorectal dysfunctions Rheumatology: inflammatory rheumatic diseases, collagenoses/connective tissue diseases, osteoporosisAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman33Physical therapy ILVPhysical therapy ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsDefinition of terms, basics and principles of Physical Medicine and general rehabilitation with special reference to functional connections and the ICF. Application of scales, scores and tests in Physical Medicine Pain assessments as well as therapeutic principles for patients with pain in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with special consideration of the musculoskeletal system The physiotherapeutic process in the field of physical medicine Exo- and endogenous thermotherapy Muscle stimulating and pain modulating effects of constant currents, pulsed currents and modulated currents Basics of electro diagnosis and analytical procedure in the determination of the correct treatment parameters Ultrasound with application examples Implementation of the physiotherapeutic process using paper cases Application examples in the field of muscle stimulation, pain treatment, metabolism normalization and wound healingAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methodLanguageGerman33Physiology 2 VOPhysiology 2 VO1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsHeart and circulation Respiration Performance physiology Uro-genital-tract, kidney, salt and water metabolism, acid-base metabolism Gastro-intestinal-tractAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman11Sensory motor development ILVSensory motor development ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsbasic concepts of motor function and development Boundary stone concept Describing quality of motion of hand and body motor function Basic information and selected examples of infant reactions Objectives and course of motor development from birth until standing and walking ability (12/18 month) Structure of trimester and motor developmental goals until standing and walking ability Examples how to transfer principles of motor development to the whole lifespan LernergebnisseAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods: Blended Learning (Flipped Classroom), Creating and analysing a videoLanguageGerman11Clinical examination of joints and muscles ILVClinical examination of joints and muscles ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsActive and passive testing of joint range of motion of the extremities and the spine Instrumented measurement of the joints making use of a goniometer and inclinometer Muscle function testing of the extremities and the core including the use of measurement devices Palpation of the subcutaneous connective tissues (on the back as an example)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Clinical examination on the upper and lower extremities (joint range of motion, muscle function testing)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method e. g. practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Therapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILVTherapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasics of instruction and adapting to individual condition Selected exercises with and without ball aimed for functional training of core stability, stability and mobility of spine, extremity joints and leg axis Basics and principles of treatment techniques based on Functional Kinetics (lift-free/reduced lift mobilization, buttressing mobilization) in all movement planes, practical application in selected cases/examples Realization of physiotherapeutic process taking account of treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises by selected examples/cases including reflection Introduction in design and structure of therapeutic exercises with and without ball, cross-linking already acquired concepts of functional movement and exercisesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Practical examination on modelTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g. practicing on the model, role playLanguageGerman22Preparation for clinical placement UEPreparation for clinical placement UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsapplying all stages of the physiotherapeutic process to a real patient with uncomplex clinical symptoms, reflecting the own therapeutic actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: active participation in term of "Hands on" an reflectionTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, f.e. working with real patients, group workLanguageGerman11Body awareness 2 ILVBody awareness 2 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperience of body-awareness: alone and with several persons/different starting positions/different situations/in a resting and relaxing position and in movement/relation to the group and moving around the room Physical self-experience in the context of the individual social and objective environment Experience of different categories of perception Differentiation of different sensations, feelings, moods and atmosphereAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequirements: minutes and reflection reports on practical work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise unitsLanguageGerman11 3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSTaping ILVTaping ILV0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contentsPrinciples of applying adhesive bandages and kinesiotapes (elastic adhesive bandages) Effects of adhesive bandages (tapes) and elastic kinesiologic elastic bandages (Kinesiotapes) Basics of applying techniques, basics of indications and contraindications Material science, handling with tapes, self-experiance with wearing and taking of adhesive bandagesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 2, Manual therapy 1)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model, video or picture analysisLanguageGerman0.50.5Gynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILVGynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsPeculiarities of the physiotherapeutic process in the obstetrics and puerperal phase, as well as in selected pathologies in the field of gynaecology, urology and proctology Specific assessments and test procedures Perceptional training of the pelvical and abdominal area (zone) Exercises for the pelvic floor: selective, active, reactive , as well the trunk system Instruction for self-inspection/self-palpation Strategy, implemetation, reflection/evaluation and modification of physiotherapeutic group therapy in selected problems in the field of gynaecology/obstetrics /urology Present body of evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g.: group puzzle, role play, market place, own experience, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman11Internal medicine + surgery 1 ILVInternal medicine + surgery 1 ILV2.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentsPecularities of the physiotherapeutic process in selected cardiovascular, respiratory, angiological and endocrine diseases treated both conservative/medical and surgical (including graft surgery and burns) Current evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, problem-based learning, role playLanguageGerman2.52.5Literature Seminar SELiterature Seminar SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsOverview of quantitative and qualitative research methods Introduction to international well-known databases (e.g. PubMed, PeDro) Construction of clinical and research questions Critical Appraisal of research literature Discussion of research literature in the context of clinical practiceAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent Examination, e.g. documentation of a systematic literature search based on clinical questions, answering clinical questions based on a systematic literature search, Bottom Line questionsTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, active-explorative method, group puzzle, mindmaps, quizzesLanguageEnglish1.52Lymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILVLymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCommon basics of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including diagnostic assessments in the physiotherapeutic process Instruction and self-management for patients Treatment of selected areas of lymph nodes using CDT Physiotherapy of lymphedema including other techniques of PhysiotherapyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Manual therapy 1 ILVManual therapy 1 ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics, relevant positions of the joint (like loose-packed position, closed-packed position), examination of the quality and the quantity (range of motion) of joint movements, indications and contraindications, effects of joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on joints of the upper limb, the lower limb, the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joint, as well as selected soft tissue techniques Selected methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests Integration of manual therapy in the physiotherapeutic process, discussing relevant paper casesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 1, Taping)Teaching methodsPresenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzleLanguageGerman33Neurological rehabilitation 1 ILVNeurological rehabilitation 1 ILV4.5SWS4.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of brain function, hemmorhagic and ischemic stroke in the central nervous system Medical examination, diagnostics, assessments and treatment with focus on regulation of muscle tone Pathophysiology and treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom in general, stroke and various dysfunctions of higher brain performances Basics of physiotherapeutic examination, assessments and specific treatments of these syndroms, including facial palsy Neurodevelopmental treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom shown in the example of stroke Current evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentating and activating methods, group puzzle, learning and practicing on a model, video-analysis and/or demonstration of treatment on real patientsLanguageGerman4.54.5Neurophysiological concepts ILVNeurophysiological concepts ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsCurrent neurophysiological concepts Principles of PNF PNF pattern and techniques functional movements, gait training patient case studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment written and practical examination of PNF basics, pattern and techniquesTeaching methodsPresentation and aktivating method, practicing and learning on the modelLanguageGerman33Orthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VOOrthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VO2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPathophysiological mechanisms and clinical cases Different standardised tests for finding the diagnoses and adequat procedures Medical treatmentoptions in the context of biopsychosocial factors and their consequences for physiotherapy interventionAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and activating methodLanguageGerman22Orthopedics/traumatology 2 ILVOrthopedics/traumatology 2 ILV3.5SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsAdaption of the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic and traumatological diagnoses Evidence based assessments und treatment options Importance of wound healing concerning physical examination and treatmentAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Manual Therapy 1, Taping)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning methodLanguageGerman3.53.5Pediatrics 1 ILVPediatrics 1 ILV1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of neonatology, selected pathologies in neonatology and developmental neuroscience “Grenzsteinkonzept” of childlike development after “Michaelis” from birth to the age of 6 Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies Interprofessional cooperation Current evidence Assessments regarding childlike development until the age of 6Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role playLanguageGerman1.51.5Respiratory physiotherapy ILVRespiratory physiotherapy ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsImpairments of body structures and body functions, activity limitations and participation restriction associated with selected impairments of the respiratory system Special considerations in the conductance of the physiotherapeutic process in impairments of the respiratory system Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific assessment measures (inspection und palpation, auscultation, evaluation of cough efficacy, evaluation of inspiratory muscle strength, evaluation of work capacity) Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific treatment measures (management of medical emergencies, patient education in the use of inhalers, improvement of ventilation, mobilization of bronchial secretions, treatments to improve thoracic mobility and stability in terms of respiratory deficiencies) Discussion of case studiesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, role play, e-training, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Rheumatology ILVRheumatology ILV0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contentsPecularities oft the physiotherapeutic process in selected rheumatological diseases Joint protection and provision of therapeutic appliances Present body of evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman0.50.5Scientific work + statistics ILVScientific work + statistics ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasics of scientific work, citation rules, stages of the research process, from formulating a research question to collecting and analyzing data, introduction to qualitative and quantitative researchAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active-learning method, active-explorative method, case studies, group work, exercises, discussionsLanguageGerman1.52 4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSGeriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILVGeriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILV2SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentsDealing with the changes in old age Geriatric assessments Prevention and rehabilitative measures on existing multimorbidity at geriatric patients Geriatric specifics from a multiprofessional perspective Dementia forms and stages, disorientation, validation Specific assistive devices Communication strategies for communication with old and disoriented people Special aspects of group therapy in geriatrics The role of physiotherapists in the interdisciplinary teamAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation, active-learning and active-explorative method), problem based learning in context to multimorbidity, optional interprofessional co-workingLanguageGerman22.5Internal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILVInternal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPlanning, implementation, reflection, evaluation and modificationof group therapeutic intervention on selected internal diseases and pelvic floor dysfunctions Setting up, planning and performing exercise and training programs in selected internal diseases and risk factors Introduction in spirometric measurementsAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods (e.g. peer teaching)LanguageGerman22Intensive Care ILVIntensive Care ILV1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of intensive care medicine Theory and practice of monitoring Theory and practice of mechanical ventilation Interpretation of laboratory findings, escpecially parameters of inflammation and acid-base-balance Basics of pharmacotherapy Organ replacement therapy Selected diseases of intensive care medicine Reanimation guidelines Importance of intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork Selected assessment measures (e.g. RASS-Score, CAM-ICU Delir-Assessment, MRC-Scale for Muscle Examination) Communication and interaction with intensive care patients Handling of intensive care patients and their surrounding Preventive and therapeutic measures for cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal impairments Measures to support the weaning from mechanical ventilationAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. role play, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman1.51.5Manual therapy 2 ILVManual therapy 2 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsBasics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics of the spine (spinal segment, coupled and combined movements of the spine, indications and contraindications) Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on the thoracic and cervical spine Additional methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests Discussion of relevant paper casesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 3Teaching methodsPresenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzleLanguageGerman11Neurological rehabilitation 2 ILVNeurological rehabilitation 2 ILV4SWS4ECTSLecture contentsPathophysiology of frequently occurring diagnoses in neurological field (like Traumatic Brain Injury, Syndroms of Decerebration, Multiple Scleroses, Parkinson Disease, Guillain-Barrée-Syndrom/ Polyneuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Lesion of the Peripheral Nervous System) Medical and physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics/ assessments and specific treatment of selected neurologic diseases and symptoms depending on the state of illness or rehabilitation and considering the impact of common complications in Physiotherapy Current concepts and theories of motor relearning and state of the art treatment of people with different types of paresis Appropriate strategies to compensate insufficient motor function and criteria of individual adaptation of therapeutic appliancesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods like case studies, role play, learning and practicing on the modelLanguageGerman44Oncology + palliative and hospice care SEOncology + palliative and hospice care SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSpecial use of the physiotherapeutic process for the most common diseases/symptoms in oncology and palliative care; specific interventions regarding symptoms (e.g. pain/tumor pain, respiratory symptoms, obstipation, lymphedema, contracture, scars, athrophies, paraesthesia and signs of paralysis) Medical interventions diagnostics, therapy (conservative, invasive) Psychological and social aspects in the relationship between patients/clients/physiotherapists, family and social environment (dying phases - and mourning stages, end-of life care)Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, small group work, discussion of videosLanguageGerman11Orthopedics/traumatology 3 ILVOrthopedics/traumatology 3 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsAdapting the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic and traumatological diagnoses with the main emphasis on spinal pathologies and pain conditions Implementing evidence based assessments und treatment options Elaborate session plans for exercise groups for patients with musculosceletal pain conditionsAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across course (Manual Therapy 2), including teaching performanceTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, planning and maintaining active exercise therapy in groups, reflection, role play, case studyLanguageGerman22Pediatrics 2 ILVPediatrics 2 ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSelected pathologies of developmental neurology, neuro-pädiatrics, pediatrics in orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, psychosomatics, oncology and internal medicine Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies Current evidence Assessments regarding childlike developmentAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role playLanguageGerman33Clinical placement 1 PRClinical placement 1 PR0SWS9ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman09Professional communication and interaction 1 ILVProfessional communication and interaction 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCharacteristics of different ways of communication (f.e. communication to transfer knowledge to a unique audience / vs. consultancy / vs. communication during treatment / vs. medical history dialogue) and transfer of structured information Importance of non-verbal communication Professional conversation within the physiotherapeutic process including conversation techniques to handle emotions, also to be able to communicate to several persons (f.e. patients/ caregiving relatives/colleagues) and to conduct a medical interview in the intercultural context in an appropriate way Forms of listening, questioning techniques, providing feedback (feedback rules, exemplary feedback methods) Communication models and theories and there underlying idea of manAssessment methodsFinal exam Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysisLanguageGerman11Psychiatry + psychosomatics ILVPsychiatry + psychosomatics ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsSelected psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, their epidemiology, etiology, psychopathology, typical symptoms, forms, prognosis, medical diagnosis and therapy (schizophrenia; affective disorders; neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; disorders due to psychoactive substance use) The physiotherapeutic process in psychiatry and psychosomatics (mental health) Theoretical and practical introduction to relevant treatment approaches Individual and group physiotherapy in mental health. Principles, therapeutic factors, indications, contraindications Therapeutic attitude, role and relationship Physiotherapeutic examination, specific assessments, treatment goals, self-experience and application of basic techniques in mental health physiotherapy The body of evidence in mental health physiotherapyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, discussions, group work, case studies, practical experiencesLanguageGerman22Scientific writing workshop UEScientific writing workshop UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsFraming/drafting a clinically relevant question Conduct and documentation of the literature search Qualitative assessment of scientific studies Analysis of a scientific text related to the clinical question Writing a comprehensible and coherent text that meets the requirements of a scientific paperAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Active participation; handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsActive-learning and active-explorative methods: structured edit of a self-selected problemLanguageGerman11 5. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBachelor thesis seminar 1 SEBachelor thesis seminar 1 SE1SWS7ECTSLecture contentsFormulating a research question Planning the appropriate methodical process to answer the research question Participation in scientific discussions Collecting data (if applicable, within the framework of a study exercise with a sample of students of FHCW and/or a pilot study as basis for planning further studies und projects) Writing the bachelor thesis (introduction, methods, results) Reflection on the research processAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Active participation; prerequisite: handling activities in the scientific research processTeaching methodsactive-learning and active-explorative methods, e.g. discussion, mind mapping, blended learning learning/practicing using modelsLanguageGerman17Management and law VOManagement and law VO2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsLegal basis of physiotherapy Organizational structure of the Austrian health care system Institutions of the Austrian health service and their players Basics of a business organization as a private practitioner incl. financing and investment calculations Basics of micro- and macroeconomics with a focus on health economics Characteristics of the health market Basic concepts of quality assurance and development as well as quality management Dimensions of structural, process and outcome quality in the context of physiotherapy Standards and recommendations of the national professional association and international organizations related to physiotherapy Use of selected quality assurance instruments in physiotherapeutic practiceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman22Workplace health promotion ILVWorkplace health promotion ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsBasics of occupational medicine and ergonomics Workplace analysis Submitting an offer in workplace health promotion Consultation in ergonomics Instruction and motivation of persons and groups in companies Break arrangement on work place Information leaflets attending consultationAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Case work in workplace areaTeaching methodsActive-learning and active-explorative methods, blended learningLanguageGerman11Ethics + society ILVEthics + society ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsEthical principles, ethical models, relevant ethical aspects for professional work, ethical conflicts, ethic commission, demographic situation and demographic development in Austria, consequences of social inequality, contemplation of a person´s personality and the importance of organizational, external and internal dimensions of diversity in the context of professional physiotherapeutic actingAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments and case studiesTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, e-learningLanguageGerman11Professional supervision 1 SEProfessional supervision 1 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAssignment of the ICF-levels and investigative measures Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the problem identification phaseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internshipTeaching methodsActive-learning method, practice under supervision, reflectionLanguageGerman11Professional supervision 2 SEProfessional supervision 2 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsDeepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the planning and implementation phaseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internshipTeaching methodsActive-learning method, practice under supervision, reflectionLanguageGerman11Clinical examination 1 SEClinical examination 1 SE0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsimplementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 5th termAssessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examination, practicalTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 5th term, contemplation/reflectionLanguageGerman0.51Clinical placement 2 PRClinical placement 2 PR0SWS14ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman014Professional communication and interaction 2 ILVProfessional communication and interaction 2 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCauses and effects of stress, behaviour in stressful situation, methods to empower resilience Careful use with the own therapeutical attitude and self-care Make onerous work situations a subject of discussion, f.e. handling statements of patients with neuropsycholigical disorder, altered consciousness, affective disorder, impulse regulation disorder Morbid gain, disease management (models and strategies, etc.), different options in dealing with diseases (trivialise or catastrophizing) and opportunities for action in physiotherapeutic context Improving autonomy, independence and compliance of patients, f.e. self-efficacy concept as incentive for physiotherapy Motivational Interviewing Structure and progress of conflicts and crises in therapeutic everyday life, strategies to prevent, resolve and de-escalate conflicts Possibilities of pedagogical guideance to point out human diversity (f.e. different cultural background, posttraumatic stress, depression, dementia, suicidality)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysisLanguageGerman22 6. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBachelor thesis seminar 2 SEBachelor thesis seminar 2 SE0.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDescription, interpretation and discussion of the results Deriving the conclusion and future research approaches Completion of the bachelor thesisAssessment methodsFinal exam Assessment of the bachelor thesisTeaching methodsActive-explorative method; e-learningLanguageGerman0.52Final examination UEFinal examination UE0SWS1ECTSLecture contentspresentation and dicussion of bachelor thesis professional discourseAssessment methodsFinal exam presentation and oral examination (Bachelor exam)Teaching methodsautonomous preparation for examinationLanguageGerman01Reference Sciences SEReference Sciences SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsDepending on selected courseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment ParticipationTeaching methodsactive-learning and active-explorative methodsLanguageGerman23Clinical examination 2 SEClinical examination 2 SE0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsimplementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 6th termAssessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examination, practicalTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 6th term, contemplation/reflectionLanguageGerman0.51Professional development 2 SEProfessional development 2 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSelf-reflexion and other tools to strengthen personality and professional development in different settings (“SMART” Goal-setting, goal attainment scale, self-assessment and peer-feedback, peer-reflexion,..) Presenting professional and personal competences through an e-portfolio Reflexion talks Supporting the admission procedureAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participtation; prerequisite (to do/ to work on an) e-PortfolioTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA), peer-feedbackLanguageGerman11Practical add ons SEPractical add ons SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDepending on selected courseAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsDepending on selected course presentation and activating method, active learning method, active-explorative methodLanguageGerman12Clinical placement 3 PRClinical placement 3 PR0SWS19ECTSLecture contentsInternship 3 focuses on the interdisciplinary application of the physiotherapeutic process in an increasingly independent and self-responsible way under the supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman019Reflexology and meridian therapy ILVReflexology and meridian therapy ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAd RZF: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of reflextherapy on the foot; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation Ad BGM: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of connective tissue massage; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation Ad TCM: Introduction into the philosophy of the TCM, meridians and their run, localisation of some selected points of acupuncture, introduction into tuinatherapy with practical exercises, practical execution adapted to the shoulder-girdleAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodsPresentation and activing methodsLanguageGerman11TimesMon. to Fri.Electives Electives can only take place when enough students register for them. An admission procedure may take place if the number of interested students exceed the course limit.In order to enable all students to gain the necessary practical experience and thus to complete their studies within the regular period of study, there may be practical learning phases during the summer months if required. Four vacation weeks in July or August are planned in any case. How you benefit Only with this degree program is it possible to practice the profession of physiotherapist. The degree program is based on the occupational licensing regulations (MTD and FH-MTD-law). As a physiotherapist, you will work with people of all age groups in health care facilities in the fields of health education, prevention, therapy, rehabilitation, palliative and hospice facilities. Physiotherapists analyze and interpret sensormotoric function and developmental disorders and influence them with specialized techniques. You will develop treatment plans together with patients/clients, choose therapeutic measures and techniques, and carry them out. Physiotherapy measures and techniques include all types of movement therapy, perception training, manual therapy, respiratory therapy, therapeutic massage, reflexology therapies, lymphological physiotherapy, electro-, thermo-, photo-, hydro-and balneotherapy measures, performance and electro-diagnostic examination procedures. In the context of prevention, you are primarily active in health education and counseling. The degree program provides a strong foundation together with practical work experience and continuing training to take on management positions or research activities Your future career As a physiotherapist, you will work in prevention, therapy and rehabilitation in every clinical field such as prevention, palliation, health counseling and education. You will work as a staff member or self-employed, alone or in interdisciplinary teams together with doctors and experts from other specialist disciplines in the following areas:Hospitals, day clinics Retirement and nursing homesRehabilitation centers and convalescent homes Educational and social institutionsSports and leisure facilities Health promotion and prevention facilities Research Master's degree programs Health Assisting Engineering Master, part-timemore Admission FIT for a health profession?!Take advantage of the "FIT for a health profession?!" self-assessment test to see what a profession in health care requires and if you have the right qualities. FIT for a health profession?! (in German only) Admission requirements Higher education entrance qualification: School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)Equivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) for human medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, biology, chemistry, nutritional science and pharmacy. Proof of English proficiency of level 2 (European competency level C1) must be provided by the beginning of the first semester.Information and institutes that offer courses to prepare for the university entrance qualification examination can be found on the portal Erwachsenenbildung.at of the Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Frauen.Required subjects for the university entrance qualification examination (SBP) The following compulsory subjects of the university entrance qualification for university courses of study are recognized as a prerequisite for admission to this degree program: German: Essay on a general topic according Higher Education Entrance Act (StudBerG)Biology and Environmental SciencePhysics 1Chemistry 1 or Mathematics 1ElectiveUniversity entrance qualification examinations for one of the following university courses of study are recognized as an admission requirement: Medical fields of study (Human medicine and dental medicine, veterinary medicine)Scientific fields of study (Biology, Chemistry, Nutritional sciences, Pharmacy) University entrance qualification examinations that do not contain confirmation of the command of English will be accepted on the condition that the required foreign language competence (level 2) is certified, via examination by an accredited educational institution, by the start of the degree program. University entrance qualification examinations (SBP) can be taken for example at the community colleges in Ottakring, Floridsdorf and the Polycollege Margareten. These community colleges offer SBP courses recognized by the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Administration.Relevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinations Individual cases are decided by the head of the academic sector. The following training will be recognized as a relevant professional qualification: Apprenticeship groups (professional masseur, orthopedic technician or fitness coach) Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Health professions (School for general health care and nursing) Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, English 2Medical technical service Required auxiliary examinations: English 2Massage therapist / medical masseur Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Other qualifications Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Additional proficiency tests: First aid course at least 16 hours, within the last yearProof of good reputeProof of medical fitnessRegulation for the admission of third country citizensInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates Application To apply you will require the following documents:Letter of motivationCV in table formPlease note! It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program. Admission procedure The admissions procedure includes a written test, a practical vocational aptitude test, and an admission interview.Aim The aim of the two stage admission process is to ensure that places are offered to those completing the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skill set needed for desired profession.Procedure The written test includes a series of test requirements and checks whether the candidates have basic intellectual and social-emotional performance requirements in the areas of natural and human science general knowledge (mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, education, human biology, nutrition, etc.) and demonstrate knowledge about the profession as well as personality traits relevant to the profession. After that, candidates who have reached the required level take part in a practical occupational aptitude test and an interview. The practical vocational aptitude test is designed to assess, among other skills, occupation-specific skills and abilities such as capacity of reaction, powers of observation, coordination and physical awareness. Personal aptitude elements are assessed in the interview. These include career motivation, career understanding, performance behavior, problem solving, and reflective ability. Each part of the test is scored.Criteria The criteria that lead to admission are exclusively performance-based. Geographical assignments or even a repeated application of the candidates have no influence on the admission. The admission requirements must be fulfilled. All required documents must be submitted on time. The final ranking of the candidates is based on the following weighting: Practical vocational aptitude test (40%)Interview (40%)Average score of the written entrance test (20%)The application committee, which consists of the head of the degree program and three to five persons from the team of lecturers, allocates the study places on the basis of the ranking series. The student representatives are invited to participate. The entire process as well as all test results and evaluations of the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and comprehensible manner. Candidates are invited to check their admission status via an online tool. Separate written information is not provided. Dates The written entrance tests will be held from 17th to 19th March 2022. You will receive your test date after the application deadline. Results Here you can access the final result of the admission procedure. Validation Perhaps you hold a degree from a university abroad in health professional and want to take it into account? For more information, please refer to the sections on validation Studying with disabilities If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if you have a specific need in the admission procedure due to an impairment, please contact Ursula Weilenmann for organizational reasons as early as possible at barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at.Since we try to take into account individual needs due to disabilities when conducting the written admission test, we ask you to indicate in your online application to Weilenmann in which form you require support.Your contact person in the department Gender & Diversity ManagementMag.a Ursula Weilenmannbarrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.athttp://www.fh-campuswien.ac.at/barrierefrei Contact > Dr. scient. med. Agnes Sturma, BSc MSc Head of Degree Program Physiotherapy T: +43 1 606 68 77-4701agnes.sturma@fh-campuswien.ac.at Secretary's office Elma Comic Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36 T: +43 1 606 68 77-4706Elisabeth Pachmann Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36 T: +43 1 606 68 77-4710Natalie Spanring-Eder Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.34 T: +43 1 606 68 77-47551100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-4700 F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709physiotherapie@fh-campuswien.ac.atMap main campus Favoriten (Google Maps)Office hours during the semesterMon to Fri, 8.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m. Karin Inzinger, BAAssistantD.2.34T: +43 1 606 68 77-4705F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709karin.inzinger@fh-campuswien.ac.at Teaching staff and research staff > Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Susanne Burian Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Susanne Ebner Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ursula Eckler Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Angelika Eder, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Gerhard Eder, MSc MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Andrea Greisberger, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Mag. Silke Gruber, MMSPhty Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Eva Grundner Academic Staff> Dipl.Med.Päd. Franziska Höhne Physiotherpist, Academic Staff> Georg Kainzbauer, MAS Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Elisabeth Kaulfuß Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Mag. Meike Klinger, Bakk. Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Birgit Kunerth, MSc Academic Staff (Parental Leave)> Dr. Clemens Ley, MA Academic Staff> Hanna Minihofer Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Daniela Obermayer Physiotherapist, Academic Staff, Works Council> Stefan Perner, BA BSc MSc Academic Staff> Georg Pflügler, MSc OMPT Academic Staff> Carina Preinfalk Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Katarina Sadovnik Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Daniela Schnell, MEd Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Mag. Claudia Schume Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Miriam Siebenrock, BSc MSc Academic Staff> Christine Stelzhammer, MEd Physiotherapist, Academic Staff, Professional Coordinator> Michaela Strauss, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> PT D.O. Miriam Subhieh Academic Staff> Christa Timmerer-Nash Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Theres Wess, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> FH-Prof. Klaus Widhalm, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Manuela Wieland, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Brigitte Wolf, MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Monika Zajicek, MA MSc Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. Physiotherapist, Academic Staff> Eva Zwerina, MSc Academic Staff Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk We work closely with the Vienna Healthcare Group, universities like the Medical University of Vienna, the Austrian Physio Association and other health care facilities. This guarantees you strong contacts for internships, employment or participation in research and development activities. You will complete the extensive internships at, among others, the hospitals of the Vienna Healthcare Group. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk. It's well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners! Welcome to our Campusnetzwerk Find suitable job offers, build valuable mentoring relationships and expand your professional network - become part of our community!Register now for free
1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSPathology and health care VOPathology and health care VO1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasic principles of general pathology Examples from systemic organ pathology Introduction to disease systematics and basic nomenclature of diseases Morphologic changes - gross and microscopic - and clinico-pathologic correlations Important diagnostic methodsAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman1.51.5Anatomy 1 VOAnatomy 1 VO2SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsMedical terminology Human cell biology and the tissues composing the human body Morphology of the spinal cord and the organization of the spinal nerves and plexus formation Morphology and functionality of the skeletal elements and joints of the human bodyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman23.5Surface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILVSurface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPalpation of selected structures of the human body (extremities and trunk), like osseous structures, articulating joints, ligaments, muscles, arteries and nerves Differentiation and assessment of palpated structures for the physiotherapeutic examination and treatmentAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodspresentation and activating methods, e.g. self-study incl. eLearning elementsLanguageGerman1.52Anatomical practice UEAnatomical practice UE1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBones and osseous structures of the human body Morphology and function of the articulating joints Muscles of the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs Muscles of the trunk Peripheral nerves, blood vessels and the fasciaeAssessment methodsFinal exam Final oral examination using human antomical specimensTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on human antomical specimensLanguageGerman1.53Relaxation techniques ILVRelaxation techniques ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperience and application of specific perceptible physical sensation and physical state considering intention and aim in order to train and improve the ability to relax in therapy and for preventionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment e.g. regularly performance review of former lecture unitsTeaching methodsActive-learning methodLanguageGerman11Posture and movement analysis ILVPosture and movement analysis ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsMovement about axes/in planes of all joints (except mandibular joint) Muscle activities relevant to posture and movement Posture analysis, statics of standing and sitting Equilibrium reactions, continuing movement and buttressing, kinetic chains, muscular insufficiency Movement analysis of characteristic daily life movement incl. bending forwardAssessment methodsFinal exam Practical execution of posture and movement analysisTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, problem based learning, active structuringLanguageGerman33Medical massage ILVMedical massage ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsEvaluation of findings in (medical) massage in the physiotherapeutic process Range of application and pathophysiolocical indications Contraindications and prerequisites for a massage treatment Techniques of massage in theory and practice all over Positioning of massage in the medical/physiotherapeutic setting and public health system Principles of the treatment-design exemplified by various diseases and functional problems Differentiation to other massage-techniques Application of basics of perception in massageAssessment methodsContinuous assessment practical and theoretical executionTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Professional development 1 ILVProfessional development 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCome together (1. Week): Getting to know colleagues and lecturers Getting in contact and establishing relationships by using professional techniques MAHARA-training including start of a personal e-portfolio Self-assessment-tools and tools to visualize personal competences Introduction to concepts of competence development and professional development Self-reflexion as part of personality development “SMART” Goal-setting Tools to evaluate goal attainment (f.ex. goal attainment scale) Reflexion talksAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: (to do/to work on an) e-Portfolio, a self-assessment form, and goalsettingTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA)LanguageGerman11Mobilisation and handling of patients ILVMobilisation and handling of patients ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsworking posture and positioning of physiotherapists grip, hand positioning and movement treatment methods of prophylaxis positioning of patients, change of positions/transfer of patients, walkers and wheel chairsAssessment methodsFinal exam practical examinationTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g. role play, problem based learningLanguageGerman33Motor learning + methods of teaching ILVMotor learning + methods of teaching ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTheory of motor learning process, involved structures, models and principles, factors of influencing motor learning stage, classifications of the motor learning process, evaluation and observation criterias, analysis and classification of precondition Methodic and didactic principles, approches and procedures, aspects of motivation, feedback, physical exercises in groups of clients, experiencing different roles in the motor learning process and reflecting themAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active learning method, role play, reflection, video analysisLanguageGerman22Pain sciences ILVPain sciences ILV1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsNeuroanatomical basics of pain, physiology and pathophysiology of pain Pain pattern (acute / chronic / nociceptive / chronified) Pain medication according to WHO graduated schedule In-depth pain history (by using role-plays or working on paper cases) Well-founded selection of physiotherapeutic measures for pain relief based on selected case studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequisite: Fulfilling the pre-reading assignment, presentation of the increase in knowledgeTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methodLanguageGerman12Physiology 1 VOPhysiology 1 VO1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBody fluid compartments Transport systems Basics of neuro- and sensory physiology Sensorimotor function muscle physiology thermoregulation vegetative nervous system basics of endocrinology hematological overviewAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodsLanguageGerman1.52Physiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILVPhysiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsLegal scope of professional education and the profession itself (FHSG, AV, MTDG) Profile of competencies ICF-model Concept of diversity The physiotherapeutic process Basics of communication skill training Basics of Clinical Reasoning Development of the profession and its position within the national health system Core competences and interfaces of related professions within the interdisciplinary team The physiotherapists role in multiprofessional teams National and international professional organisations and associations Data protection and medical devicesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods e.g. role playsLanguageGerman22Public health + health promotion ILVPublic health + health promotion ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsHistorical background and development of Public Health, aims and values of health in all policies, definition of health promotion and prevention and indication of differencies, epidemiology, legal framework conditions, health care and health beliefs, determinants of health, health literacy, national and international health care systems, Health promotion projects (settings, the role of different stakeholders, political and financial framework, the role of physiotherapy)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment e.g. presentation of a projectTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, e.g. design of a public health project to target movement motivation for group settingLanguageGerman11Body awareness 1 ILVBody awareness 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsOffering stimuli to cause sensations, mental states, feelings, moods, atmosphere and to enable the perception and idea of one's own body. The students experience themselves physically in the context of their social and objective environment: alone and with several persons in different starting positions in different situations in a resting or relaxing position and moving around the room one or two at a time, in groups without and with manual contact using exercise material and/or mediaAssessment methodsContinuous assessment portfoliowork (protocols and reflections of the treatment units/the teaching units, presentations)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise unitsLanguageGerman11
2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSAnatomy 2 VOAnatomy 2 VO1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCentral nervous system (CNS) Brain sections and the ventricular system Spinal cord and spinal nerves Cerebrospinal fluidAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman11Applied movement sciences ILVApplied movement sciences ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasic kinetics, dynamics and statics, and it´s application in biomechanical movement analyses as basic arthrokinematics Basic mechanical load situations and behavior of human tissues Selected instrumentational methods in movement sciences in clinical and research settings Principals of data processing and data analyses in movement sciencesAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examination (oral-practical execution of an multimedia presented case study) (Module exam)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, flipped classroom, blended learningLanguageGerman33Introductory clinical placement PRIntroductory clinical placement PR0SWS4ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman04Clinical Reasoning SEClinical Reasoning SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsModels of clinical reasoning and steps of problem solving thinking Hypothesis categories (such as pathobiological mechanisms, dysfunctions, precautions/ Contraindications, contributing factors, prognosis, treatment and management, source of symptoms or dysfunctions,...) Review paper cases/case studies to consolidate and deepen clinical reasoning processes to enrich the physiotherapeutic performanceAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequisite for the certificate: handling of paper cases/case studies in a written formTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, handling and reflection of paper cases/case studiesLanguageEnglish11Facilitation ILVFacilitation ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAnalysis of the starting position for position changes Movement facilitating factors Anticipation of movements Own and foreign movement strategy Fazilitation of complex course of motion/position changes from lying to standing and return Automatic adjustment reactions in different starting positions as lying, sitting and standing Fazilitation of gaitAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodsPresentation and active–learning method, learning and practicing on a modelLanguageGerman11Gait analysis + gait instruction ILVGait analysis + gait instruction ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTerminology of gait Functional tasks of specific phases of gait, pathological gait deviations Ground reaction forces, external and internal tourques, kinematics and kinetics of gait, determinants of gait Standardized assessments, observational gait analysis Introduction to specific aspects of instrumental gait analysis Development of functional, deficit oriented treatment strategies and therapeutic measures for gait training, implementation using role playAssessment methodsContinuous assessment result and treatment suggestion based on video analysisTeaching methods Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods, video analysis, role playLanguageGerman22Exercise therapy ILVExercise therapy ILV4SWS4ECTSLecture contentsBasics of training sciences and exercise physiology in wound healing Training methods of force, endurance, flexibility and sensomotorik Planning, implementation, instruction and correction of exercise therapy in prevention and therapy for people all ages Wound healing and its importance for the load increase Performing exercises to improve all motor skills Correct operation of training equipmentAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examination (Module exam)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, Flipped classroom, Blended learningLanguageGerman44Clinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VOClinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VO3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsInternal medicine/surgery: cardiovascular risk factors, acute and chronic cardio-vascular diseases, angiologic and lymphatic diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases - conservative/medical and surgical treatments; medical basics concerning burns Obstetrics: pregnancy, delivery and puerperal Gynaecology: selected gynaecological pathologies and surgical interventions, pelvic organ prolapse Urology/Proctology: female and male urethrovesical and anorectal dysfunctions Rheumatology: inflammatory rheumatic diseases, collagenoses/connective tissue diseases, osteoporosisAssessment methodsFinal exam Module examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman33Physical therapy ILVPhysical therapy ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsDefinition of terms, basics and principles of Physical Medicine and general rehabilitation with special reference to functional connections and the ICF. Application of scales, scores and tests in Physical Medicine Pain assessments as well as therapeutic principles for patients with pain in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with special consideration of the musculoskeletal system The physiotherapeutic process in the field of physical medicine Exo- and endogenous thermotherapy Muscle stimulating and pain modulating effects of constant currents, pulsed currents and modulated currents Basics of electro diagnosis and analytical procedure in the determination of the correct treatment parameters Ultrasound with application examples Implementation of the physiotherapeutic process using paper cases Application examples in the field of muscle stimulation, pain treatment, metabolism normalization and wound healingAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methodLanguageGerman33Physiology 2 VOPhysiology 2 VO1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsHeart and circulation Respiration Performance physiology Uro-genital-tract, kidney, salt and water metabolism, acid-base metabolism Gastro-intestinal-tractAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation methodLanguageGerman11Sensory motor development ILVSensory motor development ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsbasic concepts of motor function and development Boundary stone concept Describing quality of motion of hand and body motor function Basic information and selected examples of infant reactions Objectives and course of motor development from birth until standing and walking ability (12/18 month) Structure of trimester and motor developmental goals until standing and walking ability Examples how to transfer principles of motor development to the whole lifespan LernergebnisseAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods: Blended Learning (Flipped Classroom), Creating and analysing a videoLanguageGerman11Clinical examination of joints and muscles ILVClinical examination of joints and muscles ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsActive and passive testing of joint range of motion of the extremities and the spine Instrumented measurement of the joints making use of a goniometer and inclinometer Muscle function testing of the extremities and the core including the use of measurement devices Palpation of the subcutaneous connective tissues (on the back as an example)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Clinical examination on the upper and lower extremities (joint range of motion, muscle function testing)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method e. g. practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Therapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILVTherapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasics of instruction and adapting to individual condition Selected exercises with and without ball aimed for functional training of core stability, stability and mobility of spine, extremity joints and leg axis Basics and principles of treatment techniques based on Functional Kinetics (lift-free/reduced lift mobilization, buttressing mobilization) in all movement planes, practical application in selected cases/examples Realization of physiotherapeutic process taking account of treatment techniques and therapeutic exercises by selected examples/cases including reflection Introduction in design and structure of therapeutic exercises with and without ball, cross-linking already acquired concepts of functional movement and exercisesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Practical examination on modelTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g. practicing on the model, role playLanguageGerman22Preparation for clinical placement UEPreparation for clinical placement UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsapplying all stages of the physiotherapeutic process to a real patient with uncomplex clinical symptoms, reflecting the own therapeutic actionAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: active participation in term of "Hands on" an reflectionTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, f.e. working with real patients, group workLanguageGerman11Body awareness 2 ILVBody awareness 2 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsExperience of body-awareness: alone and with several persons/different starting positions/different situations/in a resting and relaxing position and in movement/relation to the group and moving around the room Physical self-experience in the context of the individual social and objective environment Experience of different categories of perception Differentiation of different sensations, feelings, moods and atmosphereAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation, prerequirements: minutes and reflection reports on practical work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise unitsLanguageGerman11
3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSTaping ILVTaping ILV0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contentsPrinciples of applying adhesive bandages and kinesiotapes (elastic adhesive bandages) Effects of adhesive bandages (tapes) and elastic kinesiologic elastic bandages (Kinesiotapes) Basics of applying techniques, basics of indications and contraindications Material science, handling with tapes, self-experiance with wearing and taking of adhesive bandagesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 2, Manual therapy 1)Teaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model, video or picture analysisLanguageGerman0.50.5Gynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILVGynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsPeculiarities of the physiotherapeutic process in the obstetrics and puerperal phase, as well as in selected pathologies in the field of gynaecology, urology and proctology Specific assessments and test procedures Perceptional training of the pelvical and abdominal area (zone) Exercises for the pelvic floor: selective, active, reactive , as well the trunk system Instruction for self-inspection/self-palpation Strategy, implemetation, reflection/evaluation and modification of physiotherapeutic group therapy in selected problems in the field of gynaecology/obstetrics /urology Present body of evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, e.g.: group puzzle, role play, market place, own experience, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman11Internal medicine + surgery 1 ILVInternal medicine + surgery 1 ILV2.5SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentsPecularities of the physiotherapeutic process in selected cardiovascular, respiratory, angiological and endocrine diseases treated both conservative/medical and surgical (including graft surgery and burns) Current evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, problem-based learning, role playLanguageGerman2.52.5Literature Seminar SELiterature Seminar SE1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsOverview of quantitative and qualitative research methods Introduction to international well-known databases (e.g. PubMed, PeDro) Construction of clinical and research questions Critical Appraisal of research literature Discussion of research literature in the context of clinical practiceAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Immanent Examination, e.g. documentation of a systematic literature search based on clinical questions, answering clinical questions based on a systematic literature search, Bottom Line questionsTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, active-explorative method, group puzzle, mindmaps, quizzesLanguageEnglish1.52Lymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILVLymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCommon basics of Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) including diagnostic assessments in the physiotherapeutic process Instruction and self-management for patients Treatment of selected areas of lymph nodes using CDT Physiotherapy of lymphedema including other techniques of PhysiotherapyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Manual therapy 1 ILVManual therapy 1 ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsBasics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics, relevant positions of the joint (like loose-packed position, closed-packed position), examination of the quality and the quantity (range of motion) of joint movements, indications and contraindications, effects of joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on joints of the upper limb, the lower limb, the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joint, as well as selected soft tissue techniques Selected methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests Integration of manual therapy in the physiotherapeutic process, discussing relevant paper casesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 1, Taping)Teaching methodsPresenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzleLanguageGerman33Neurological rehabilitation 1 ILVNeurological rehabilitation 1 ILV4.5SWS4.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of brain function, hemmorhagic and ischemic stroke in the central nervous system Medical examination, diagnostics, assessments and treatment with focus on regulation of muscle tone Pathophysiology and treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom in general, stroke and various dysfunctions of higher brain performances Basics of physiotherapeutic examination, assessments and specific treatments of these syndroms, including facial palsy Neurodevelopmental treatment of the upper motor neuron syndrom shown in the example of stroke Current evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentating and activating methods, group puzzle, learning and practicing on a model, video-analysis and/or demonstration of treatment on real patientsLanguageGerman4.54.5Neurophysiological concepts ILVNeurophysiological concepts ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsCurrent neurophysiological concepts Principles of PNF PNF pattern and techniques functional movements, gait training patient case studiesAssessment methodsContinuous assessment written and practical examination of PNF basics, pattern and techniquesTeaching methodsPresentation and aktivating method, practicing and learning on the modelLanguageGerman33Orthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VOOrthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VO2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPathophysiological mechanisms and clinical cases Different standardised tests for finding the diagnoses and adequat procedures Medical treatmentoptions in the context of biopsychosocial factors and their consequences for physiotherapy interventionAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and activating methodLanguageGerman22Orthopedics/traumatology 2 ILVOrthopedics/traumatology 2 ILV3.5SWS3.5ECTSLecture contentsAdaption of the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic and traumatological diagnoses Evidence based assessments und treatment options Importance of wound healing concerning physical examination and treatmentAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Manual Therapy 1, Taping)Teaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning methodLanguageGerman3.53.5Pediatrics 1 ILVPediatrics 1 ILV1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of neonatology, selected pathologies in neonatology and developmental neuroscience “Grenzsteinkonzept” of childlike development after “Michaelis” from birth to the age of 6 Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies Interprofessional cooperation Current evidence Assessments regarding childlike development until the age of 6Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role playLanguageGerman1.51.5Respiratory physiotherapy ILVRespiratory physiotherapy ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsImpairments of body structures and body functions, activity limitations and participation restriction associated with selected impairments of the respiratory system Special considerations in the conductance of the physiotherapeutic process in impairments of the respiratory system Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific assessment measures (inspection und palpation, auscultation, evaluation of cough efficacy, evaluation of inspiratory muscle strength, evaluation of work capacity) Theoretical basis and practical application of selected specific treatment measures (management of medical emergencies, patient education in the use of inhalers, improvement of ventilation, mobilization of bronchial secretions, treatments to improve thoracic mobility and stability in terms of respiratory deficiencies) Discussion of case studiesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, role play, e-training, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman22Rheumatology ILVRheumatology ILV0.5SWS0.5ECTSLecture contentsPecularities oft the physiotherapeutic process in selected rheumatological diseases Joint protection and provision of therapeutic appliances Present body of evidenceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman0.50.5Scientific work + statistics ILVScientific work + statistics ILV1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasics of scientific work, citation rules, stages of the research process, from formulating a research question to collecting and analyzing data, introduction to qualitative and quantitative researchAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active-learning method, active-explorative method, case studies, group work, exercises, discussionsLanguageGerman1.52
4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSGeriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILVGeriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILV2SWS2.5ECTSLecture contentsDealing with the changes in old age Geriatric assessments Prevention and rehabilitative measures on existing multimorbidity at geriatric patients Geriatric specifics from a multiprofessional perspective Dementia forms and stages, disorientation, validation Specific assistive devices Communication strategies for communication with old and disoriented people Special aspects of group therapy in geriatrics The role of physiotherapists in the interdisciplinary teamAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation, active-learning and active-explorative method), problem based learning in context to multimorbidity, optional interprofessional co-workingLanguageGerman22.5Internal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILVInternal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsPlanning, implementation, reflection, evaluation and modificationof group therapeutic intervention on selected internal diseases and pelvic floor dysfunctions Setting up, planning and performing exercise and training programs in selected internal diseases and risk factors Introduction in spirometric measurementsAssessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods (e.g. peer teaching)LanguageGerman22Intensive Care ILVIntensive Care ILV1.5SWS1.5ECTSLecture contentsBasics of intensive care medicine Theory and practice of monitoring Theory and practice of mechanical ventilation Interpretation of laboratory findings, escpecially parameters of inflammation and acid-base-balance Basics of pharmacotherapy Organ replacement therapy Selected diseases of intensive care medicine Reanimation guidelines Importance of intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork Selected assessment measures (e.g. RASS-Score, CAM-ICU Delir-Assessment, MRC-Scale for Muscle Examination) Communication and interaction with intensive care patients Handling of intensive care patients and their surrounding Preventive and therapeutic measures for cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal impairments Measures to support the weaning from mechanical ventilationAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodspresentation and active-learning methods, e.g. role play, practicing on the modelLanguageGerman1.51.5Manual therapy 2 ILVManual therapy 2 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsBasics of osteokinematics and arthokinematics of the spine (spinal segment, coupled and combined movements of the spine, indications and contraindications) Selected manual examination and treatment techniques on the thoracic and cervical spine Additional methods to examine the neural system incl. neurodynamic tests Discussion of relevant paper casesAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 3Teaching methodsPresenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzleLanguageGerman11Neurological rehabilitation 2 ILVNeurological rehabilitation 2 ILV4SWS4ECTSLecture contentsPathophysiology of frequently occurring diagnoses in neurological field (like Traumatic Brain Injury, Syndroms of Decerebration, Multiple Scleroses, Parkinson Disease, Guillain-Barrée-Syndrom/ Polyneuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Lesion of the Peripheral Nervous System) Medical and physiotherapeutic examination, diagnostics/ assessments and specific treatment of selected neurologic diseases and symptoms depending on the state of illness or rehabilitation and considering the impact of common complications in Physiotherapy Current concepts and theories of motor relearning and state of the art treatment of people with different types of paresis Appropriate strategies to compensate insufficient motor function and criteria of individual adaptation of therapeutic appliancesAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods like case studies, role play, learning and practicing on the modelLanguageGerman44Oncology + palliative and hospice care SEOncology + palliative and hospice care SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSpecial use of the physiotherapeutic process for the most common diseases/symptoms in oncology and palliative care; specific interventions regarding symptoms (e.g. pain/tumor pain, respiratory symptoms, obstipation, lymphedema, contracture, scars, athrophies, paraesthesia and signs of paralysis) Medical interventions diagnostics, therapy (conservative, invasive) Psychological and social aspects in the relationship between patients/clients/physiotherapists, family and social environment (dying phases - and mourning stages, end-of life care)Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, small group work, discussion of videosLanguageGerman11Orthopedics/traumatology 3 ILVOrthopedics/traumatology 3 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsAdapting the physiotherapeutic process to clinical signs and symptoms of patients with orthopedic and traumatological diagnoses with the main emphasis on spinal pathologies and pain conditions Implementing evidence based assessments und treatment options Elaborate session plans for exercise groups for patients with musculosceletal pain conditionsAssessment methodsFinal exam Final examination across course (Manual Therapy 2), including teaching performanceTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, active-learning method, planning and maintaining active exercise therapy in groups, reflection, role play, case studyLanguageGerman22Pediatrics 2 ILVPediatrics 2 ILV3SWS3ECTSLecture contentsSelected pathologies of developmental neurology, neuro-pädiatrics, pediatrics in orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, psychosomatics, oncology and internal medicine Physiotherapeutic process at selected neonatological and developemental neurological pathologies Current evidence Assessments regarding childlike developmentAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role playLanguageGerman33Clinical placement 1 PRClinical placement 1 PR0SWS9ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman09Professional communication and interaction 1 ILVProfessional communication and interaction 1 ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsCharacteristics of different ways of communication (f.e. communication to transfer knowledge to a unique audience / vs. consultancy / vs. communication during treatment / vs. medical history dialogue) and transfer of structured information Importance of non-verbal communication Professional conversation within the physiotherapeutic process including conversation techniques to handle emotions, also to be able to communicate to several persons (f.e. patients/ caregiving relatives/colleagues) and to conduct a medical interview in the intercultural context in an appropriate way Forms of listening, questioning techniques, providing feedback (feedback rules, exemplary feedback methods) Communication models and theories and there underlying idea of manAssessment methodsFinal exam Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysisLanguageGerman11Psychiatry + psychosomatics ILVPsychiatry + psychosomatics ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsSelected psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders, their epidemiology, etiology, psychopathology, typical symptoms, forms, prognosis, medical diagnosis and therapy (schizophrenia; affective disorders; neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders; eating disorders; personality disorders; dementia; disorders due to psychoactive substance use) The physiotherapeutic process in psychiatry and psychosomatics (mental health) Theoretical and practical introduction to relevant treatment approaches Individual and group physiotherapy in mental health. Principles, therapeutic factors, indications, contraindications Therapeutic attitude, role and relationship Physiotherapeutic examination, specific assessments, treatment goals, self-experience and application of basic techniques in mental health physiotherapy The body of evidence in mental health physiotherapyAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, discussions, group work, case studies, practical experiencesLanguageGerman22Scientific writing workshop UEScientific writing workshop UE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsFraming/drafting a clinically relevant question Conduct and documentation of the literature search Qualitative assessment of scientific studies Analysis of a scientific text related to the clinical question Writing a comprehensible and coherent text that meets the requirements of a scientific paperAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Active participation; handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsActive-learning and active-explorative methods: structured edit of a self-selected problemLanguageGerman11
5. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBachelor thesis seminar 1 SEBachelor thesis seminar 1 SE1SWS7ECTSLecture contentsFormulating a research question Planning the appropriate methodical process to answer the research question Participation in scientific discussions Collecting data (if applicable, within the framework of a study exercise with a sample of students of FHCW and/or a pilot study as basis for planning further studies und projects) Writing the bachelor thesis (introduction, methods, results) Reflection on the research processAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Active participation; prerequisite: handling activities in the scientific research processTeaching methodsactive-learning and active-explorative methods, e.g. discussion, mind mapping, blended learning learning/practicing using modelsLanguageGerman17Management and law VOManagement and law VO2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsLegal basis of physiotherapy Organizational structure of the Austrian health care system Institutions of the Austrian health service and their players Basics of a business organization as a private practitioner incl. financing and investment calculations Basics of micro- and macroeconomics with a focus on health economics Characteristics of the health market Basic concepts of quality assurance and development as well as quality management Dimensions of structural, process and outcome quality in the context of physiotherapy Standards and recommendations of the national professional association and international organizations related to physiotherapy Use of selected quality assurance instruments in physiotherapeutic practiceAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsPresentationLanguageGerman22Workplace health promotion ILVWorkplace health promotion ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsBasics of occupational medicine and ergonomics Workplace analysis Submitting an offer in workplace health promotion Consultation in ergonomics Instruction and motivation of persons and groups in companies Break arrangement on work place Information leaflets attending consultationAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Case work in workplace areaTeaching methodsActive-learning and active-explorative methods, blended learningLanguageGerman11Ethics + society ILVEthics + society ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsEthical principles, ethical models, relevant ethical aspects for professional work, ethical conflicts, ethic commission, demographic situation and demographic development in Austria, consequences of social inequality, contemplation of a person´s personality and the importance of organizational, external and internal dimensions of diversity in the context of professional physiotherapeutic actingAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments and case studiesTeaching methodsPresentation and activating method, e-learningLanguageGerman11Professional supervision 1 SEProfessional supervision 1 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAssignment of the ICF-levels and investigative measures Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the problem identification phaseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internshipTeaching methodsActive-learning method, practice under supervision, reflectionLanguageGerman11Professional supervision 2 SEProfessional supervision 2 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsDeepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the planning and implementation phaseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internshipTeaching methodsActive-learning method, practice under supervision, reflectionLanguageGerman11Clinical examination 1 SEClinical examination 1 SE0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsimplementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 5th termAssessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examination, practicalTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 5th term, contemplation/reflectionLanguageGerman0.51Clinical placement 2 PRClinical placement 2 PR0SWS14ECTSLecture contentsIn this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman014Professional communication and interaction 2 ILVProfessional communication and interaction 2 ILV2SWS2ECTSLecture contentsCauses and effects of stress, behaviour in stressful situation, methods to empower resilience Careful use with the own therapeutical attitude and self-care Make onerous work situations a subject of discussion, f.e. handling statements of patients with neuropsycholigical disorder, altered consciousness, affective disorder, impulse regulation disorder Morbid gain, disease management (models and strategies, etc.), different options in dealing with diseases (trivialise or catastrophizing) and opportunities for action in physiotherapeutic context Improving autonomy, independence and compliance of patients, f.e. self-efficacy concept as incentive for physiotherapy Motivational Interviewing Structure and progress of conflicts and crises in therapeutic everyday life, strategies to prevent, resolve and de-escalate conflicts Possibilities of pedagogical guideance to point out human diversity (f.e. different cultural background, posttraumatic stress, depression, dementia, suicidality)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignmentsTeaching methodsPresentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysisLanguageGerman22
6. Semesters LectureSWSECTSBachelor thesis seminar 2 SEBachelor thesis seminar 2 SE0.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDescription, interpretation and discussion of the results Deriving the conclusion and future research approaches Completion of the bachelor thesisAssessment methodsFinal exam Assessment of the bachelor thesisTeaching methodsActive-explorative method; e-learningLanguageGerman0.52Final examination UEFinal examination UE0SWS1ECTSLecture contentspresentation and dicussion of bachelor thesis professional discourseAssessment methodsFinal exam presentation and oral examination (Bachelor exam)Teaching methodsautonomous preparation for examinationLanguageGerman01Reference Sciences SEReference Sciences SE2SWS3ECTSLecture contentsDepending on selected courseAssessment methodsContinuous assessment ParticipationTeaching methodsactive-learning and active-explorative methodsLanguageGerman23Clinical examination 2 SEClinical examination 2 SE0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsimplementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 6th termAssessment methodsContinuous assessment immanent examination, practicalTeaching methodsactive-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 6th term, contemplation/reflectionLanguageGerman0.51Professional development 2 SEProfessional development 2 SE1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsSelf-reflexion and other tools to strengthen personality and professional development in different settings (“SMART” Goal-setting, goal attainment scale, self-assessment and peer-feedback, peer-reflexion,..) Presenting professional and personal competences through an e-portfolio Reflexion talks Supporting the admission procedureAssessment methodsContinuous assessment Participtation; prerequisite (to do/ to work on an) e-PortfolioTeaching methodsPresentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA), peer-feedbackLanguageGerman11Practical add ons SEPractical add ons SE1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsDepending on selected courseAssessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsDepending on selected course presentation and activating method, active learning method, active-explorative methodLanguageGerman12Clinical placement 3 PRClinical placement 3 PR0SWS19ECTSLecture contentsInternship 3 focuses on the interdisciplinary application of the physiotherapeutic process in an increasingly independent and self-responsible way under the supervision of clinical educators.Assessment methodsContinuous assessmentTeaching methodsClinical placementLanguageGerman019Reflexology and meridian therapy ILVReflexology and meridian therapy ILV1SWS1ECTSLecture contentsAd RZF: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of reflextherapy on the foot; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation Ad BGM: Basic information on reflexology; historical development of connective tissue massage; topography of zones; effects, goals, indications and contraindications; diagnostic and treatment shown in specific problemformulation Ad TCM: Introduction into the philosophy of the TCM, meridians and their run, localisation of some selected points of acupuncture, introduction into tuinatherapy with practical exercises, practical execution adapted to the shoulder-girdleAssessment methodsFinal exam practicalTeaching methodsPresentation and activing methodsLanguageGerman11
Admission requirements Higher education entrance qualification: School leaving certificate from a secondary school or a secondary technical school.Secondary school vocational certificate (Berufsreifeprüfung)Equivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.University entrance qualification examination (Studienberechtigungsprüfung) for human medicine, dental medicine, veterinary medicine, biology, chemistry, nutritional science and pharmacy. Proof of English proficiency of level 2 (European competency level C1) must be provided by the beginning of the first semester.Information and institutes that offer courses to prepare for the university entrance qualification examination can be found on the portal Erwachsenenbildung.at of the Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Frauen.Required subjects for the university entrance qualification examination (SBP) The following compulsory subjects of the university entrance qualification for university courses of study are recognized as a prerequisite for admission to this degree program: German: Essay on a general topic according Higher Education Entrance Act (StudBerG)Biology and Environmental SciencePhysics 1Chemistry 1 or Mathematics 1ElectiveUniversity entrance qualification examinations for one of the following university courses of study are recognized as an admission requirement: Medical fields of study (Human medicine and dental medicine, veterinary medicine)Scientific fields of study (Biology, Chemistry, Nutritional sciences, Pharmacy) University entrance qualification examinations that do not contain confirmation of the command of English will be accepted on the condition that the required foreign language competence (level 2) is certified, via examination by an accredited educational institution, by the start of the degree program. University entrance qualification examinations (SBP) can be taken for example at the community colleges in Ottakring, Floridsdorf and the Polycollege Margareten. These community colleges offer SBP courses recognized by the Federal Ministry for Science, Research and Administration.Relevant professional qualification with auxiliary examinations Individual cases are decided by the head of the academic sector. The following training will be recognized as a relevant professional qualification: Apprenticeship groups (professional masseur, orthopedic technician or fitness coach) Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Health professions (School for general health care and nursing) Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, English 2Medical technical service Required auxiliary examinations: English 2Massage therapist / medical masseur Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Other qualifications Required auxiliary examinations: Physics 1, Biology and Environmental Science, English 2Additional proficiency tests: First aid course at least 16 hours, within the last yearProof of good reputeProof of medical fitnessRegulation for the admission of third country citizensInformation for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates
Application To apply you will require the following documents:Letter of motivationCV in table formPlease note! It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.
Admission procedure The admissions procedure includes a written test, a practical vocational aptitude test, and an admission interview.Aim The aim of the two stage admission process is to ensure that places are offered to those completing the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skill set needed for desired profession.Procedure The written test includes a series of test requirements and checks whether the candidates have basic intellectual and social-emotional performance requirements in the areas of natural and human science general knowledge (mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, education, human biology, nutrition, etc.) and demonstrate knowledge about the profession as well as personality traits relevant to the profession. After that, candidates who have reached the required level take part in a practical occupational aptitude test and an interview. The practical vocational aptitude test is designed to assess, among other skills, occupation-specific skills and abilities such as capacity of reaction, powers of observation, coordination and physical awareness. Personal aptitude elements are assessed in the interview. These include career motivation, career understanding, performance behavior, problem solving, and reflective ability. Each part of the test is scored.Criteria The criteria that lead to admission are exclusively performance-based. Geographical assignments or even a repeated application of the candidates have no influence on the admission. The admission requirements must be fulfilled. All required documents must be submitted on time. The final ranking of the candidates is based on the following weighting: Practical vocational aptitude test (40%)Interview (40%)Average score of the written entrance test (20%)The application committee, which consists of the head of the degree program and three to five persons from the team of lecturers, allocates the study places on the basis of the ranking series. The student representatives are invited to participate. The entire process as well as all test results and evaluations of the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and comprehensible manner. Candidates are invited to check their admission status via an online tool. Separate written information is not provided.
Dates The written entrance tests will be held from 17th to 19th March 2022. You will receive your test date after the application deadline.
> Dr. scient. med. Agnes Sturma, BSc MSc Head of Degree Program Physiotherapy T: +43 1 606 68 77-4701agnes.sturma@fh-campuswien.ac.at