Educational guide 2023_24
Facultade de Fisioterapia
Grado en Fisioterapia
 Training and Learning Results


Choose A Code Training and Learning Results
  A1 Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.
  A2 Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study.
  A3 Students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) in order to make judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
  A4 Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado
  A5 Students are able to convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Choose B Code Knowledge
  B1 To know how to work in professional teams as a basic unit in which professionals and other personnel of health care organizations are structured in a uni or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary way.
  B2 Incorporate the ethical and legal principles of the profession into professional practice and integrate social and community aspects into decision making.
  B3 Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with users of the health system as well as with other professionals.
  B4 Acquire basic scientific training in research.
  B5 To be able to present and defend before the University Court an end-of-degree project, consisting of an exercise of integration of the training contents received and the competences acquired.
Choose C Code Skill
  C1 To know the principles and theories of physical agents and their applications in physical therapy.
  C2 Understand the principles of biomechanics and electrophysiology, and their main applications in the field of physical therapy.
  C3 Identify the psychological and social factors that influence the state of health or disease of individuals, families and community.
  C4 To know and develop the theory of communication and interpersonal skills.
  C5 Understand the learning theories to be applied in health education and in the lifelong learning process itself. Understand the psychological aspects of the physical therapist-patient relationship. Identify the factors involved in teamwork and leadership situations.
  C6 Identify anatomical structures as a basis of knowledge to establish relationships dynamically with the functional organization.
  C7 Know the physiological and structural changes that can occur as a result of the application of physiotherapy.
  C8 Recognize life-threatening situations and know how to perform basic and advanced life support maneuvers.
  C9 Know the pathophysiology of diseases, identifying the manifestations that appear throughout the process, as well as the medical-surgical treatments, mainly in their physiotherapeutic and orthopedic aspects. To identify the changes produced as a consequence of the physiotherapy intervention. Encourage the participation of the user and family in the recovery process.
  C10 To know and identify the psychological and physical problems derived from gender violence in order to train students in prevention, early detection, assistance, and rehabilitation of victims of this form of violence.
  C11 Identify the concept, evolution and fundamentals of physical therapy in its scientific and professional aspects. To understand the general theory of functioning, disability and health and its international classification, as well as the models of intervention in physiotherapy and its assistance practice.
  C12 To know and apply the theoretical bases and the development of physiotherapeutic methods and procedures.
  C13 Have the ability to assess from the perspective of physiotherapy, the functional status of the patient/user, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects of the same.
  C14 Understand and apply the manual and instrumental methods and procedures of assessment in Physical Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation, as well as the scientific evaluation of their usefulness and effectiveness.
  C15 Understand ergonomic and anthropometric principles.
  C16 Analyze, program and apply movement as a therapeutic measure, promoting the participation of the patient/user in the process.
  C17 Know, design and apply the different modalities and general procedures of intervention in Physiotherapy: Massage Therapy, Electrotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, Climatotherapy, Thalassotherapy, Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Vibrotherapy, Phototherapy, Pressure Therapy, therapies derived from other physical agents, as well as fundamental aspects of Ergotherapy and other therapies related to the field of competence of physiotherapy.
  C18 Encourage the participation of the user and family in their recovery process.
  C19 Understand and perform specific methods and techniques related to the locomotor system (including manual therapies, joint manipulative therapies, osteopathy and chiropractic), neurological processes, respiratory system, cardiocirculatory system and static and dynamic alterations. Specific methods and techniques that take into account the implications of orthopedics in physiotherapy, reflex therapeutic techniques, as well as other alternative and/or complementary methods and techniques whose safety and efficacy is demonstrated according to the state of development of science.
  C20 Identify the most appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment in the different processes of alteration, prevention and health promotion as well as in the processes of growth and development.
  C21 Identify the situation of the patient/user through a physiotherapy care diagnosis, planning interventions, and evaluating their effectiveness in a cooperative work environment with other professionals in health sciences.
  C22 Know and apply good clinical practice guidelines.
  C23 Understand the fundamental concepts of health and the role of the physiotherapist in the health system.
  C24 Promote healthy lifestyle habits through health education.
  C25 To understand the factors related to health and the problems related to physiotherapy in Primary Care, Specialized Care and Occupational Health.
  C26 To know the Spanish Health System and the aspects related to the management of health services, mainly those in which physiotherapy is involved.
  C27 Know and analyze the management processes of a physiotherapy service or unit.
  C28 Know and apply quality mechanisms in the practice of physiotherapy, adjusting to the criteria, indicators and quality standards recognized and validated for the adequate professional practice.
  C29 To know the ethical and legal bases of the profession in a changing social context.
  C30 To know the professional ethical and deontological codes.
  C31 Know the structure of the human body and identify structural elements and alterations of normality in the different methods of analysis and diagnosis through imaging.
  C32 Incorporate scientific research and evidence-based practice as a professional culture.
  C33 Integrate all knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and values acquired in all subjects, developing all professional competences and qualifying for an effective physiotherapy care with the realization of pre-professional internships in the form of independent clinical rotation and with a final evaluation of competences in health centers, hospitals and other health care centers.
  C34 To know and understand the morphology, physiology, pathology and behavior of people, both healthy and sick, in the natural and social environment.
  C35 To know and understand the sciences, models, techniques and instruments on which physiotherapy is based, articulated and developed.
  C36 To know and understand the methods, procedures and physiotherapeutic actions, aimed at both the actual therapy to be applied in the clinic for the reeducation or functional recovery, as well as the implementation of activities aimed at the promotion and maintenance of health.
  C37 To acquire adequate clinical experience that provides intellectual abilities and technical and manual skills; that facilitates the incorporation of ethical and professional values; and that develops the capacity to integrate the acquired knowledge.
  C38 Intervene in the areas of health promotion, prevention, protection and recovery.
Choose D Code Competences
  D1 Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Galician.
  D2 Computer skills related to the field of study
  D3 Recognition of diversity and multiculturalism
  D4 Creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and adaptation to new situations.
  D5 Developing leadership and organizational skills.
  D6 Sustainability and environmental commitment. Equitable, responsible and efficient use of resources.
  D7 Maintain an attitude of learning and improvement.
  D8 Ability to understand the meaning and application of the gender perspective in different areas of knowledge and professional practice with the aim of achieving a more just and egalitarian society.
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