| Name of qualification | Diplomirani fizioterapevt (vs)/diplomirana fizioterapevtka (vs)Add to comparison [1] |
|---|---|
| Translated title (no legal status) | Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy |
| Type of qualification | Diploma prve stopnje (VS) |
| Category of qualification | Izobrazba |
| Type of education | Professional bachelor's education |
| Duration |
3 years
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| Credits | 180 credits |
| Admission requirements |
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| ISCED field |
Zdravstvo in socialna varnost
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| ISCED subfield | |
| Qualification level |
SQF 7 |
The qualification holder will be able to:
- apply theoretical knowledge in the development, maintenance and restoration of movement and functional abilities in healthy individuals or groups of people of all ages, and in people and/or groups with compromised, limited, affected or impaired movement and functional ability as a result of illness or injury,
- develop critical and self-critical judgement for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the physiotherapeutic process,
- integrate evidence-based theories and build them into everyday practice,
- demonstrate autonomy in professional work and decision-making and a well-developed professional approach to problem-solving,
- analyse professional problems and synthesise appropriate solutions; participate in an interdisciplinary team,
- demonstrate understanding of basic research methods and procedures in the field of physiotherapy for participation in research in own field,
- communicate orally and in writing with co-workers and professionals from related disciplines (including in the international environment), enabling active participation in group work,
- undertake independent study in own professional field, demonstrate responsibility for own learning and awareness of the importance of lifelong learning,
- demonstrate ethical reflection and commitment to professional ethics in physiotherapy, and respect for differences of cultures and customs.
Examination performance is scored as follows: 10 (excellent); 9 (very good: above-average knowledge but with some mistakes); 8 (very good: solid results); 7 (good); 6 (adequate: knowledge satisfies minimum criteria); 5–1 (inadequate). In order to pass an examination, the candidate must achieve a grade between adequate (6) and excellent (10).
Students progress to the second year if they have accumulated at least 40 ECTS credits by completing first-year examinations, but these examinations must include: Anatomy with histology, Physics, Physiotherapy skills I, Functional anatomy, Healthcare. Students progress to the third year if they have completed all first-year examinations and have accumulated at least 40 ECTS credits by completing second-year examinations. Examinations in the following second-year subjects are compulsory: Physiology with pathophysiology, Physiotherapy II, Special topics in physiotherapy I, Physiotherapy skills II.
Second-cycle master's study programmes (SQF level 8)
To complete their studies, students must meet all requirements defined by the study programme and prepare a diploma thesis and successfully defend it in front of a three-member committee.