Physiotherapy

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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.

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Stefanie Hasch
Natalie Spanring-Eder
Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36
1100 Vienna
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4700
F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709
physiotherapie@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Office hours during the semester
Mon to Fri, 8.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m.

Duration of course: 6 Semester

Final degree: Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (BSc) incl. professional qualifications

115Study places

180ECTS

Organisational form: full-time

Application period for academic year 2021/22

14^th February to 14^th March 2021

tuition 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 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. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Mobilisation and handling of patients ILV Mobilisation and handling of patients ILV Lector: Susanne Burian, Birgit Kunerth, MSc, Daniela Obermayer, Benjamin Rauch, BSc 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents working 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 chairs Assessment methods Final exam practical examination Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, e.g. role play, problem based learning Language German	3	3
Motor learning + methods of teaching ILV Motor learning + methods of teaching ILV Lector: Daniela Schnell, MEd, Christine Stelzhammer, MEd 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Theory 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 them Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods presentation and active learning method, role play, reflection, video analysis Language German	2	2
Pain sciences ILV Pain sciences ILV Lector: Mag.pharm. Dr. Claudia Bieler, Gerhard Eder, MSc MSc, Angelika Eder, MSc, Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Meike Klinger, Bakk. 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Neuroanatomical 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 studies Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation, prerequisite: Fulfilling the pre-reading assignment, presentation of the increase in knowledge Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method Language German	1	2
Physiology 1 VO Physiology 1 VO Lector: Dr. Maria Hader 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Body fluid compartments Transport systems Basics of neuro- and sensory physiology Sensorimotor function muscle physiology thermoregulation vegetative nervous system basics of endocrinology hematological overview Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation methods Language German	1.5	2
Physiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILV Physiotherapeutical process in the professional field ILV Lector: Gerhard Eder, MSc MSc, Angelika Eder, MSc, Andrea Greisberger, MSc, Birgit Kunerth, MSc, Theres Wess, MSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Legal 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 devices Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods e.g. role plays Language German	2	2
Public health + health promotion ILV Public health + health promotion ILV Lector: Susanne Ebner, Mag.a Claudia Schume, Monika Zajicek, MA, Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Historical 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 methods Continuous assessment e.g. presentation of a project Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, e.g. design of a public health project to target movement motivation for group setting Language German	1	1
Body awareness 1 ILV Body awareness 1 ILV Lector: Elisabeth Jelem-Zdrazil, Manuela Kundegraber, MSc, Christa Timmerer-Nash 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Offering 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 media Assessment methods Continuous assessment portfoliowork (protocols and reflections of the treatment units/the teaching units, presentations) Teaching methods Presentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise units Language German	1	1
Pathology and health care VO Pathology and health care VO Lector: Dr. Maria Hader 1.5SWS 1.5ECTS Lecture contents Basic 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 methods Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation method Language German	1.5	1.5
Anatomy 1 VO Anatomy 1 VO Lector: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weninger 2SWS 3.5ECTS Lecture contents Medical 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 body Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation Language German	2	3.5
Surface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILV Surface Anatomy/palpation techniques ILV Lector: Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc, Gerhard Eder, MSc MSc, Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Mag.a Claudia Schume 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Palpation 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 treatment Assessment methods Final exam practical Teaching methods presentation and activating methods, e.g. self-study incl. eLearning elements Language German	1.5	2
Anatomical practice UE Anatomical practice UE Lector: Dr.med. Christoph Fuchssteiner, Dr.med.univ. Andreas Hainfellner, Paul Lennart Hoppe, Mag.Dr. Barbara Maurer-Gesek, Heidrun Müllner, BSc, Katharina Neustifter, Dr. med. univ. Pruidze Paata, Dr. Lukas Reissig, Karin Rokitte 1.5SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Bones 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 fasciae Assessment methods Final exam Final oral examination using human antomical specimens Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, learning on human antomical specimens Language German	1.5	3
Relaxation techniques ILV Relaxation techniques ILV Lector: Dipl.Med.Päd.in Franziska Höhne, Elisabeth Jelem-Zdrazil, Manuela Kundegraber, MSc, Elisabeth Pilsl 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Experience 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 prevention Assessment methods Continuous assessment e.g. regularly performance review of former lecture units Teaching methods Active-learning method Language German	1	1
Posture and movement analysis ILV Posture and movement analysis ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ursula Eckler, Angelika Eder, MSc, Birgit Kunerth, MSc, Natascha Petersch, Michaela Strauss, MSc, Monika Zajicek, MA 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Movement 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 forward Assessment methods Final exam Practical execution of posture and movement analysis Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, problem based learning, active structuring Language German	3	3
Medical massage ILV Medical massage ILV Lector: Martin Markovics, BSc, Carina Preinfalk, Daniela Schnell, MEd, Lukas Walla, BSc MSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Evaluation 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 massage Assessment methods Continuous assessment practical and theoretical execution Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, practicing on the model Language German	2	2
Professional development 1 ILV Professional development 1 ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ursula Eckler, Angelika Eder, MSc, Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Katarina Sadovnik, Michaela Strauss, MSc, Christa Timmerer-Nash, Theres Wess, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Come 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 talks Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: (to do/to work on an) e-Portfolio, a self-assessment form, and goalsetting Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA) Language German	1	1

2. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Anatomy 2 VO Anatomy 2 VO Lector: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Weninger 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Central nervous system (CNS) Brain sections and the ventricular system Spinal cord and spinal nerves Cerebrospinal fluid Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation method Language German	1	1
Applied movement sciences ILV Applied movement sciences ILV Lector: Werner Eske, MSc., Bakk., Christina Kaufmann, BEd BSc MSc, Mag.a Meike Klinger, Bakk., Mag. Oliver Maier, Mag. Niels Ruso, FH-Prof. Klaus Widhalm, MSc 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Basic 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 sciences Assessment methods Final exam Module examination (oral-practical execution of an multimedia presented case study) (Module exam) Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, active-learning method, flipped classroom, blended learning Language German	3	3
Introductory clinical placement PR Introductory clinical placement PR 0SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Clinical placement Language German	0	4
Clinical Reasoning SE Clinical Reasoning SE Lector: Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Gundela Kitzmüller, M. App. Sc., Michaela Strauss, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Models 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 performance Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation, prerequisite for the certificate: handling of paper cases/case studies in a written form Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, handling and reflection of paper cases/case studies Language English	1	1
Facilitation ILV Facilitation ILV Lector: Susanne Burian, Elisabeth Pilsl, Katarina Sadovnik, Theres Wess, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Analysis 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 gait Assessment methods Final exam practical Teaching methods Presentation and active–learning method, learning and practicing on a model Language German	1	1
Gait analysis + gait instruction ILV Gait analysis + gait instruction ILV Lector: Eva Reicher, MEd, Brigitte Wolf, MSc, Monika Zajicek, MA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Terminology 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 play Assessment methods Continuous assessment result and treatment suggestion based on video analysis Teaching methods Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods, video analysis, role play Language German	2	2
Exercise therapy ILV Exercise therapy ILV Lector: Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Meike Klinger, Bakk., Mag. Oliver Maier, Stefan Podar, M.App.Sc., Mag. Niels Ruso, Daniela Schnell, MEd, FH-Prof. Klaus Widhalm, MSc 4SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 equipment Assessment methods Final exam Module examination (Module exam) Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, Flipped classroom, Blended learning Language German	4	4
Clinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VO Clinical internal medicine/surgery/gynecology VO Lector: Dr. Claudia Dörfler, MR Dr. Robert März, Mini Musterfrau PT, Prim.Doz.Dr.MSc. Peter Peichl, Msc, Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Max Wunderlich 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Internal 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, osteoporosis Assessment methods Final exam Module exam Teaching methods Presentation Language German	3	3
Physical therapy ILV Physical therapy ILV Lector: Gerhard Eder, MSc MSc, Klemens Huemer, MSc, Mag. Karin Jäger, Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, a.o.Prof. Dr. Othmar Schuhfried 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Definition 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 healing Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating method Language German	3	3
Physiology 2 VO Physiology 2 VO Lector: Dr. Maria Hader 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Heart and circulation Respiration Performance physiology Uro-genital-tract, kidney, salt and water metabolism, acid-base metabolism Gastro-intestinal-tract Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation method Language German	1	1
Sensory motor development ILV Sensory motor development ILV Lector: Dipl.Med.Päd.in Franziska Höhne, Katarina Sadovnik, Christa Timmerer-Nash 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents basic 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 Lernergebnisse Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning methods: Blended Learning (Flipped Classroom), Creating and analysing a video Language German	1	1
Clinical examination of joints and muscles ILV Clinical examination of joints and muscles ILV Lector: Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc, Susanne Burian, Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Carina Preinfalk, Monika Zajicek, MA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Active 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 methods Continuous assessment Clinical examination on the upper and lower extremities (joint range of motion, muscle function testing) Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method e. g. practicing on the model Language German	2	2
Therapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILV Therapeutic exercises + treatment techniques ILV Lector: FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ursula Eckler, Daniela Obermayer, Natascha Petersch, Mag.a Claudia Schume 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 exercises Assessment methods Continuous assessment Practical examination on model Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, e.g. practicing on the model, role play Language German	2	2
Preparation for clinical placement UE Preparation for clinical placement UE Lector: Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc, Christine Stelzhammer, MEd, Michaela Strauss, MSc, Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents applying all stages of the physiotherapeutic process to a real patient with uncomplex clinical symptoms, reflecting the own therapeutic action Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: active participation in term of "Hands on" an reflection Teaching methods active-learning methods, f.e. working with real patients, group work Language German	1	1
Body awareness 2 ILV Body awareness 2 ILV Lector: Elisabeth Jelem-Zdrazil, Manuela Kundegraber, MSc, Christa Timmerer-Nash 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Experience 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 atmosphere Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation, prerequirements: minutes and reflection reports on practical work assignments Teaching methods Presentation and activating explorative methods: students learn, experience and reflect (spoken and written) on the methodically/didactically physiotherapeutically designed exercise units Language German	1	1

3. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Taping ILV Taping ILV Lector: Daniela Schnell, MEd, Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 0.5SWS 0.5ECTS Lecture contents Principles 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 bandages Assessment methods Final exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 2, Manual therapy 1) Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model, video or picture analysis Language German	0.5	0.5
Gynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILV Gynecology/obstetrics/urology 1 ILV Lector: Katharina Meller, Christine Stelzhammer, MEd, Theres Wess, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Peculiarities 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 evidence Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, e.g.: group puzzle, role play, market place, own experience, practicing on the model Language German	1	1
Internal medicine + surgery 1 ILV Internal medicine + surgery 1 ILV Lector: Susanne Ebner, Nina Könighofer, MSc, Daniela Obermayer, Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 2.5SWS 2.5ECTS Lecture contents Pecularities of the physiotherapeutic process in selected cardiovascular, respiratory, angiological and endocrine diseases treated both conservative/medical and surgical (including graft surgery and burns) Current evidence Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, problem-based learning, role play Language German	2.5	2.5
Literature Seminar SE Literature Seminar SE Lector: Dr. Sabine Copar, PT, BSc, Andrea Greisberger, MSc, Dipl.Med.Päd.in Franziska Höhne, Stefan Perner, BA MSc, Brigitte Wolf, MSc 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Overview 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 practice Assessment methods Continuous 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 questions Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, active-learning method, active-explorative method, group puzzle, mindmaps, quizzes Language English	1.5	2
Lymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILV Lymphological physiotherapeutic treatment ILV Lector: Christiane Auer, MSc, Mag. Gabriele Jaksch, Carina Preinfalk, Bettina Schinwald, MSc, Doris Vilimek 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Common 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 Physiotherapy Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, practicing on the model Language German	2	2
Manual therapy 1 ILV Manual therapy 1 ILV Lector: Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc, Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Claudia Schume 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 cases Assessment methods Final exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 1, Taping) Teaching methods Presenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzle Language German	3	3
Neurological rehabilitation 1 ILV Neurological rehabilitation 1 ILV Lector: Susanne Burian, Mag. Karin Jäger, Elfriede Jeglitsch, Dr. Martin Kohlmann, Elisabeth Pilsl, Katarina Sadovnik, Theres Wess, MSc 4.5SWS 4.5ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 evidence Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentating and activating methods, group puzzle, learning and practicing on a model, video-analysis and/or demonstration of treatment on real patients Language German	4.5	4.5
Neurophysiological concepts ILV Neurophysiological concepts ILV Lector: Claudia Hofstätter, MSc, Michaela Kerner-Stepan, Daniela Obermayer, Katarina Sadovnik, Brigitte Wolf, MSc 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Current neurophysiological concepts Principles of PNF PNF pattern and techniques functional movements, gait training patient case studies Assessment methods Continuous assessment written and practical examination of PNF basics, pattern and techniques Teaching methods Presentation and aktivating method, practicing and learning on the model Language German	3	3
Orthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VO Orthopedics/traumatology 1 incl. medical imaging VO Lector: Dr.med.univ Manuel Scharrer, MBA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Pathophysiological 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 intervention Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods presentation and activating method Language German	2	2
Orthopedics/traumatology 2 ILV Orthopedics/traumatology 2 ILV Lector: Christiane Groß, MSc, Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Meike Klinger, Bakk., Gerald Novak, MSc, Eva Reicher, MEd, Eva Spielvogel, MSc, Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 3.5SWS 3.5ECTS Lecture contents Adaption 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 treatment Assessment methods Final exam Final examination across courses (Manual Therapy 1, Taping) Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, active-learning method Language German	3.5	3.5
Pediatrics 1 ILV Pediatrics 1 ILV Lector: Mag. Astrid Benedek, Dr. Peter Blümel, Maria Decristoforo, Simone Gutdeutsch, MSc, Mag. Dr. Evelyn Manfreda, Julia Mühlbauer, Christa Timmerer-Nash, Eva Zwerina, MSc 1.5SWS 1.5ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 6 Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role play Language German	1.5	1.5
Respiratory physiotherapy ILV Respiratory physiotherapy ILV Lector: Stefan Gneist, MSc, Nina Kainz, MSc, Dr. Beate Krenek, MEd., MSc, Claudia Poweleit, MSc, Michaela Strauss, MSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Impairments 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 studies Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. group puzzle, role play, e-training, practicing on the model Language German	2	2
Rheumatology ILV Rheumatology ILV Lector: Angelika Schneider 0.5SWS 0.5ECTS Lecture contents Pecularities oft the physiotherapeutic process in selected rheumatological diseases Joint protection and provision of therapeutic appliances Present body of evidence Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, practicing on the model Language German	0.5	0.5
Scientific work + statistics ILV Scientific work + statistics ILV Lector: Mag. Dr. Björn Krenn, Dr. Clemens Ley, MA, Mag. Gerhard Paulinger, BSc, Mag. Gerald Röhrling 1.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 research Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods presentation and active-learning method, active-explorative method, case studies, group work, exercises, discussions Language German	1.5	2

4. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Geriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILV Geriatrics + gerontological psychiatry ILV Lector: Angelika Eder, MSc, Elisabeth Pilsl 2SWS 2.5ECTS Lecture contents Dealing 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 team Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative method), problem based learning in context to multimorbidity, optional interprofessional co-working Language German	2	2.5
Internal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILV Internal medicine + surgery + gynecology 2 ILV Lector: Susanne Ebner, Hanna Minihofer, Daniela Obermayer 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Planning, 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 measurements Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods (e.g. peer teaching) Language German	2	2
Intensive Care ILV Intensive Care ILV Lector: Stefan Gneist, MSc, Dr. med. univ. Ernst Kreimel, MBA, Cornelia Rottensteiner, MSc, Petra Schandl-Freimüller, MSc 1.5SWS 1.5ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 ventilation Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods presentation and active-learning methods, e.g. role play, practicing on the model Language German	1.5	1.5
Manual therapy 2 ILV Manual therapy 2 ILV Lector: Andrea Buresch-Kirner, MSc, Mag.a Silke Gruber, MMSPhty, Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Claudia Schume 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 cases Assessment methods Final exam Final examination across courses (Orthopedics/traumatology 3 Teaching methods Presenting and activating methods e.g. group puzzle Language German	1	1
Neurological rehabilitation 2 ILV Neurological rehabilitation 2 ILV Lector: Dr. Sabine Copar, PT, BSc, Monika Klein-Neuhold, PT, Dr. Martin Kohlmann, Nina Könighofer, MSc, Elisabeth Pilsl, Katarina Sadovnik, Theres Wess, MSc 4SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Pathophysiology 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 appliances Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation, active-learning and active-explorative methods like case studies, role play, learning and practicing on the model Language German	4	4
Oncology + palliative and hospice care SE Oncology + palliative and hospice care SE Lector: Markus Chloupek, Susanne Ebner, Angelika Eder, MSc, Max Mustermann, Angelika Schneider 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Special 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 methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, small group work, discussion of videos Language German	1	1
Orthopedics/traumatology 3 ILV Orthopedics/traumatology 3 ILV Lector: Georg Kainzbauer, MAS, Mag.a Meike Klinger, Bakk., Renate Zettl, MBA PhDr. 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Adapting 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 conditions Assessment methods Final exam Final examination across course (Manual Therapy 2), including teaching performance Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, active-learning method, planning and maintaining active exercise therapy in groups, reflection, role play, case study Language German	2	2
Pediatrics 2 ILV Pediatrics 2 ILV Lector: Mag. Astrid Benedek, Dr. Peter Blümel, Maria Decristoforo, Simone Gutdeutsch, MSc, Julia Mühlbauer, Dr.in Heidi Samonig, MSc, Christa Timmerer-Nash, Eva Zwerina, MSc 3SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Selected 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 development Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning method, simulation on models, case studies, learning on the model, role play Language German	3	3
Clinical placement 1 PR Clinical placement 1 PR 0SWS 9ECTS Lecture contents In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Clinical placement Language German	0	9
Professional communication and interaction 1 ILV Professional communication and interaction 1 ILV Lector: Mag. Herbert Dohmen, FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Ursula Eckler, Dipl.Med.Päd.in Franziska Höhne, Dipl. Sozialpädagogin (FH) Andrea Kadlik, DSP, MSc, Wolfgang J. Obereder, MSc, Mag. Laura Soroldoni 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Pedagogics with special focus on socialisation, education, teaching, learning (offers/aids to be of age), idea of man, professional ethics, teams, institutions Characteristics 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 Conversation techniques to handle emotions Forms of listening, questioning techniques, providing feedback (feedback rules, exemplary feedback methods) Communication models and theories and there underlying idea of man Assessment methods Final exam Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysis Language German	1	1
Psychiatry + psychosomatics ILV Psychiatry + psychosomatics ILV Lector: Manuela Kundegraber, MSc, Dr. Monika Paulis, Stefan Perner, BA MSc, Abigail Simpson, BSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Selected 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) Characteristics of the physiotherapeutic process in mental health Theoretical and practical introduction to relevant treatment approaches Individual and group physiotherapy in mental health. Principles, therapeutic factors, indications, contraindications Characteristics of the therapeutic attitude 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 physiotherapy Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, discussions, group work, case studies, practical experiences Language German	2	2
Scientific writing workshop UE Scientific writing workshop UE 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Framing/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 paper Assessment methods Continuous assessment Active participation; handling work assignments Teaching methods Active-learning and active-explorative methods: structured edit of a self-selected problem Language German	1	1

5. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Bachelor thesis seminar 1 SE Bachelor thesis seminar 1 SE 1SWS 7ECTS Lecture contents Formulating a research question Planning the appropriate methodical process to answer the research question Participation in scientific discussions Collecting data Writing the bachelor thesis (introduction, methods, results) Reflection on the research process Assessment methods Continuous assessment Active participation; prerequisite: handling activities in the scientific research process Teaching methods active-learning and active-explorative methods, e.g. discussion, mind mapping, blended learning Language German	1	7
Management and law VO Management and law VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Legal 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 practice Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Presentation Language German	2	2
Workplace health promotion ILV Workplace health promotion ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Basics 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 consultation Assessment methods Continuous assessment Case work in workplace area Teaching methods Active-learning and active-explorative methods, blended learning Language German	1	1
Ethics + society ILV Ethics + society ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Ethical 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 acting Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments and case studies Teaching methods Presentation and activating method, e-learning Language German	1	1
Professional supervision 1 SE Professional supervision 1 SE 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Assignment of the ICF-levels and investigative measures Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the problem identification phase Assessment methods Continuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internship Teaching methods Active-learning method, practice under supervision, reflection Language German	1	1
Professional supervision 2 SE Professional supervision 2 SE 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Deepening and application of subject specific and interdisciplinary physiotherapeutic process with the focus on the planning and implementation phase Assessment methods Continuous assessment continuous assessment; participation: active cooperation within the whole process; reflection of specific experiences within the internship Teaching methods Active-learning method, practice under supervision, reflection Language German	1	1
Clinical examination 1 SE Clinical examination 1 SE 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents implementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 5th term Assessment methods Continuous assessment immanent examination, practical Teaching methods active-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 5th term, contemplation/reflection Language German	0.5	1
Clinical placement 2 PR Clinical placement 2 PR 0SWS 14ECTS Lecture contents In this internship the gradual introduction to the implementation of the physiotherapeutic process takes place under the continuous guidance and supervision of clinical educators. Assessment methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Clinical placement Language German	0	14
Professional communication and interaction 2 ILV Professional communication and interaction 2 ILV 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Causes 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 methods Continuous assessment Participation; prerequisite: handling work assignments Teaching methods Presentation and active-learning and active-explorative methods f.e. group puzzle, video analysis Language German	2	2

6. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Bachelor thesis seminar 2 SE Bachelor thesis seminar 2 SE 0.5SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Description, interpretation and discussion of the results Deriving the conclusion and future research approaches Completion of the bachelor thesis Assessment methods Final exam Assessment of the bachelor thesis Teaching methods Active-explorative method; e-learning Language German	0.5	2
Final examination UE Final examination UE 0SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents presentation and dicussion of bachelor thesis professional discourse Assessment methods Final exam presentation and oral examination (Bachelor exam) Teaching methods autonomous preparation for examination Language German	0	1
Reference Sciences SE Reference Sciences SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents Depending on selected course Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participation Teaching methods active-learning and active-explorative methods Language German	2	3
Clinical examination 2 SE Clinical examination 2 SE 0.5SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents implementation and reflection of the physiotherapeutic process in clinical fields of completed internships of 6th term Assessment methods Continuous assessment immanent examination, practical Teaching methods active-learning methods, implementation of the physiotherapeutic process in real professional field of completed internship of 6th term, contemplation/reflection Language German	0.5	1
Professional development 2 SE Professional development 2 SE 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Self-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 procedure Assessment methods Continuous assessment Participtation; prerequisite (to do/ to work on an) e-Portfolio Teaching methods Presentation and activating methods, learning on the model, working on a portfolio (MAHARA), peer-feedback Language German	1	1
Practical add ons SE Practical add ons SE 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Depending on selected course Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Depending on selected course presentation and activating method, active learning method, active-explorative method Language German	1	2
Clinical placement 3 PR Clinical placement 3 PR 0SWS 19ECTS Lecture contents Internship 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 methods Continuous assessment Teaching methods Clinical placement Language German	0	19
Reflexology and meridian therapy ILV Reflexology and meridian therapy ILV 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Ad 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-girdle Assessment methods Final exam practical Teaching methods Presentation and activing methods Language German	1	1

Times
Mon. to Fri.

Language of Instruction
German

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 homes
Rehabilitation centers and convalescent homes
Educational and social institutions

Sports and leisure facilities
Health promotion and prevention facilities
Research

Master's degree programs

Health Assisting Engineering

Master, part-time

Admission procedure

The admission procedure consists of a written test, a practical vocational aptitude test and an admission interview.

Aim
The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for an applicant's chosen profession.

Procedure
The written admission test includes a series of test requirements to assess if you fulfill the basic intellectual and social-emotional performance requirements. If you meet the minimum criteria you will then undergo a practical aptitude test and an admission interview.

The practical aptitude test assesses your job-specific skills such as responsiveness, observation, coordination, body awareness. The admission interview provides a first impression of the applicant's personal suitability. This includes professional motivation, professional understanding, performance, problem-solving skills and a capacity for careful consideration.

Points are assigned to each section of the test.

Criteria
The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance.
The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision.
The admission requirements must be met in all cases.
All the required documents must be provided in time.

Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system:
> Practical suitability test (40%)
> Admission interview (40%)
> Average grade of high school certificate or equivalent (20%)

The admission committee (which comprises, among others, the head of the academic section and representatives of the teaching staff and student body) awards places to the applicants who score highest in the tests. If necessary, further experts may be consulted. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.

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Admission

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 Science
> Physics 1
> Chemistry 1 or Mathematics 1
> Elective

University 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

Apprenticeship
> as a professional masseur or > as an orthopedic technician or
> as a fitness coach

Required auxiliary examinations
> Physics 1
> Biology and Environmental Science
> English 2

Health professions
School for general health care and nursing

Required auxiliary examinations:
> Physics 1
> English 2

Medical technical service
Required auxiliary examinations
> English 2

Massage therapist / medical masseur
Required auxiliary examinations:
> Physics 1
> Biology and Environmental Science
> English 2

Other qualifications
Required auxiliary examinations:
> Physics 1
> Biology and Environmental Science
> English 2

Additional proficiency tests:
- First aid course at least 16 hours, within the last year
- Proof of good repute
- Proof of medical fitness
Regulation for the admission of third country citizens
Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates

Application

There are 115 places available in the bachelor's degree program in Physiotherapy each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:11.

To apply you will require the following documents:

Letter of motivation
CV in table form

Please 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.

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

You want to apply for the course and require support due to a disability, chronic illness or restriction?
Please contact:
Mag.^aUrsula Weilenmann
Gender & Diversity Management
barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Contact

> Silvia Mériaux-Kratochvila, MEd

Head of Department Health Sciences, Head of Degree Program Physiotherapy
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4701
silvia.meriaux-kratochvila@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Secretary's office

Stefanie Hasch
Natalie Spanring-Eder
Favoritenstraße 226, D.2.36
1100 Vienna
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4700
F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709
physiotherapie@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Office hours during the semester
Mon to Fri, 8.00 a.m.-3.00 p.m.

Karin Inzinger, BA
Assistant
D.2.34
T: +43 1 606 68 77-4705
F: +43 1 606 68 77-4709
karin.inzinger@fh-campuswien.ac.at