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Physiotherapy

Field of studies
Health sciences
Qualification
Professional Bachelor of Health Sciences, Physiotherapist
Form and duration
Full-time (3 years)
Lithuanian or English language
Annual tuition fee
2950
Programme code
6531GX006
AIKOS description

Why study this programme?

Looking for a rewarding job in healthcare? Does helping people and changing their lives for the better bring you joy? If yes then physiotherapy might be the answer for you!

Physiotherapy is one of the main means of rehabilitation. This method of therapy is based on the fact that proper body movement helps to renew, improve and maintain the functional condition of bones and muscles, cardiovascular and other systems. This profession has gained huge popularity over the past years, offering plenty of career opportunities.

KVK is one of the few higher education institution in Lithuania which offers to study Physiotherapy in English. The study program is unique, focused on the development of practical skills and the ability to organize and conduct private activities. Every study subjects have practical trainings and around 1500 hours of practices are conducted during 3 years of studies. Once you obtain a physiotherapy degree, you can work in sports medicine, occupational health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, or pediatrics.

Goal of the programme

Subjects

Expected outcomes

Admissions

Praktikos

Study environment

The study programme is unique, focused on the development of practical skills and the ability to organize and conduct private activities. The seaside region has a lot of medical and wellness facilities where the students practice and have a possibility to get a job.

Career

Graduates may work in institutions with a valid personal healthcare license to provide physiotherapy services and / or other personal health care services, social rehabilitation and rehabilitation, education and training institutions, care and nursing facilities, health and fitness centers and clubs, orthopedic products and technical equipment admission to institutions and private practice.

Contact person

Simona Urbonienė Head of Physiotherapy and Beauty therapy department

s.urboniene@kvk.lt
+370 (610) 24062

We also offer

Beauty Therapy

Dental Assisting

Dental Hygiene

General Practice Nursing

Midwifery

Physiotherapy

Social Work

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Goal of the program

To train highly qualified physiotherapy specialists who are able to provide personal health care services to clients of different age independently or in a team of rehabilitation specialists, including functional and physical examination, treatment by movement and physical factors, prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyle.

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Subjects

SubjectECTS credits
I semester
Professional foreign language5
Health Psychology3
Professional Ethics and Bioethics3
Emergency aid and Pharmacology3
Anatomy and Physiology I9
Rehabilitation basics3
Movement Science I3
II semester
Anatomy and Physiology II3
Movement Science II4
Pathological Anatomy and Physiology3
Massage5
General Physiotherapy and Functional Diagnostics9
Health Educology3
Cognitive Internship in Physiotherapy3
III semester
Physical agents in Physiotherapy5
Ergonomics and preventive physiotherapy3
Physiotherapy Techniques9
Physiotherapy in Pediatrics5
Physiotherapy in Elderly People3
Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology3
Physiotherapy Internship in Pediatrics3
IV semester
Physiotherapy in Surgery, Orthopaedics and Traumatology8
Administration of physiotherapy services3
Physiotherapy in Internal Diseases6
Physiotherapy Internship in Traumatology, Surgery and Orthopaedics7
Internship in Internal diseases6
V semester
Taikomųjų tyrimų metodologija ir statistika / Applied Research Methodology and Statistics3
Sports physiotherapy/Basics of tapping techniques3
Physiotherapy in Neurology6
Graduation Paper I3
Physiotherapy Internship in Neurology9
Optional Subject I3
Optional Subject II3
VI semester
Final Internship in Physiotherapy (QE)21
Graduation Paper II9
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Study results

Graduates:
1. Performs a person’s physiotherapy examination, collects and critically evaluates patient-related information.
2. Prepares a physiotherapy program based on a physiotherapy diagnosis.
3. Performs physiotherapy procedures and exercises based on ethical, deontological and legal context.
4. Evaluates the effects of physiotherapy procedures, makes changes and terminates procedures if the patient’s condition so requires.
5. Collaborates with personal health care professionals and other individuals involved in the treatment process while solving health problems.
6. Carries out research in professional activities based on evidence-based science and practice-based physiotherapy.
7. Able to apply leadership and management skills in planning and providing quality physiotherapy services.

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Admissions

40%

Biology

20%

Chemistry or Mathematics, or Information Technology or Physics

20%

Weighting factor for any subject that does not overlap with the first and second

20%

English language

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Praktikos

The title of the practice

Activities during the practice

Scope of the practice (in credits)

Scope of the practice (in percentages)

Duration of the practice (in hours)

Introductory Physiotherapy Practice

Independently performs physiotherapy assessments based on the patient’s age and health condition, identifies issues related to systemic impairments and functional limitations, communicates with medical staff, and provides recommendations to patients and their families based on the results of the assessment.

316,3784

Pediatric Physiotherapy Practice

Evaluates impaired and damaged bodily functions in children, using clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy assessment to formulate a physiotherapy diagnosis. Based on this, sets the goals and objectives of the physiotherapy procedure. Identifies factors that affect the impact of physiotherapy procedures on children’s functional status before and after treatment. Communicates and collaborates with patients, their families, and medical staff, providing recommendations and applying innovative physiotherapy tools and methods tailored to the needs of children.

3

Surgical, Traumatological, and Orthopedic Physiotherapy Practice

Formulates a physiotherapy diagnosis based on collected data and sets both long-term and short-term goals for the physiotherapy procedure, considering the patient’s impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions. Adapts the physiotherapy program, modifying it according to changes in the patient’s functional status, and provides recommendations to the patient and their family. Applies evidence-based physiotherapy tools and methods designed for patients with surgical, orthopedic, and traumatological conditions.

7

Internal Medicine Physiotherapy Practice

Applies physiotherapy assessment for patients with internal diseases, formulates a diagnosis, goals, and objectives, and develops an individual physiotherapy program. Independently performs procedures, evaluates their impact on the patient’s functional status, and collaborates with patients, their families, and medical staff, providing recommendations to improve health and quality of life.

6

Neurological Physiotherapy Practice

Performs physiotherapy assessments for neurological patients, formulates physiotherapy goals and objectives, and develops an individualized plan, considering the patient’s physical capabilities. During procedures, identifies factors related to the level of neurological impairment and their impact on the patient’s functional status. Collaborates with the rehabilitation team, educates patients and their families, and applies innovative neurorehabilitation tools and methods.

9

Final Practice

Selects appropriate assessment methods, evaluates the degree of biosocial function impairment and the potential for restoring movement functions. Formulates physiotherapy goals, chooses techniques for physical and functional activity recovery, considering the patient’s age, fitness level, and the nature of the condition. Independently performs procedures, safely applies tools, and assesses their impact on health. Provides consultation to patients and families on assistive devices and environmental adaptations, applies innovative techniques, critically evaluates situations, and uses leadership skills in professional practice.

2112,2588

Total:

4928,51372

 

Selection of Practice Placement Locations:

Students can choose or find their practice placement in Klaipėda city, Klaipėda district, the region, their hometown or settlement, or abroad.

Final Practice Locations:

UAB „Baltic Medics“; Port Polyclinic; VšĮ Respublikinė Klaipėdos hospital; Medical Center UAB „Lorna“; UAB „A. Stasiulis Rehabilitation Clinic“; Rehabilitation Center „Ostemeda“; VšĮ Palanga Children’s Rehabilitation Sanatorium „Palangos Gintaras“; VšĮ Klaipėda University Hospital; UAB „Nefridos Clinic“; UAB „SG Clinic“ and other companies/institutions, sports and wellness centers, working in a team with rehabilitation and other healthcare professionals.

 

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