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University College of Physiotherapy
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Methodologies Description
Introductory activities ELECTROTHERAPY AND ULTRASONOTHERAPY PART


Reading: physical basis in electrotherapy and ultrasonotherapy: electromagentic and mechanic waves.
Guest lecture / keynote speech It will be initiated with lessons for the whole group (also interactive classes) in order to deal with more contents and be able to begin as soon as possible with practical lessons. The next interactive classes will be done by groups to reach the theoretical- practical integration and to make possible the active participation for students and encourage the meaningful learning.
Practical test: As a classroom activity, will be performed in the laboratory in groups of 10 students in 1.5 hours classes, prior to the demonstration and explanation of the teacher.

The practice after the class is very important to acquire the necessary skills so is strongly recommended to participate in the program of "collaboration students" to be able to open the laboratory and practice.
Collaborative learning The work will be done in small groups and will consist of make a summary of the readings suggested, or in the resolution of questions raised by the teacher.

Its implementation will be monitored throughout the course.

It will be 20% of the final mark, but only will be added if the student reaches at least a 5/10 in the theoretical and practical parts, for each of the two terms.
Mixed objective/subjective test A theoretical and a practical exam will count till 50% and 30%- respectively- of the final mark.

The theoretical exam will have several open-questions of variable length depending on the group learning dynamics. Sone controls can be done during the course, and they will be only corrected if there is a doubt in the mark.

Practical exam will be carried out for a clinic problem and all the parameters used will be explained. The maximum time will be 10 minutes per case. The following parameters will be assessed: a valid argument for selection the parameters; adequacy of blocks, pillows and so on and correct patient position; correct and relevant application parameters (time, intensity ...); quickly performance and absence of negative effects ("pinch" drop,…). Misuse of equipements and materials will low the mark until and if something is broken the student will fail automatically.

The collaborative learning mark will be added only if there has been successful in the theoretical and practical exam (5/10).

A final average mark will be given only if both parts have been successful and being aware that a minimun of 5 of 10 points will be necessary in each theoretical and practical exams.
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