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Minor in Acute Care

The Minor in Acute Care, in the form of a curricular unit, aims to offer academic training to students from the institution itself…

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The Minor in Acute Care, in the form of a curricular unit, aims to offer academic training to students from the institution itself in an optional format, to ERASMUS + students and to external student candidates (national and international), in the area of ​​acute care.

This curricular unit was designed in two complementary parts (I – 10 ECTS and II – 10 ECTS), which can be attended separately or together, depending on the student's choice.

Recipients

  • Erasmus+ Mobility Candidates;
  • Candidates enrolled in other national or foreign institutions (other than through ERASMUS+ mobility) and already graduated candidates who hold the professional title of physiotherapist;
  • Candidates enrolled in the 4th year of the Physiotherapy degree course at ESSAlcoitão – Can only enroll in 10 ECTS (MINOR I or II).

Access Conditions

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2024-2025 Applications

Until December 30. After this date and if there are remaining vacancies, applications may be accepted as long as they meet the prerequisites. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Duration

15 weeks

ECTS
  • MINOR I (10 ECTS);
  • MINOR I (10 ECTS);
  • MINOR I e II (20 ECTS).
Dates
  • MINOR I: March to April
  • MINOR II: May to June
Vacancies
  • Min. 5 and max. 15. Vacancies will be allocated in order of registration;
  • MINOR will only take place with a minimum of 5 students.
António Alves Lopes

Responsible

António José Alves Lopes

Master of Physiotherapy Sciences

  • You must have a valid registration in the Physiotherapy Degree course at ESSAlcoitão or another national or international higher education institution;
  • Have a degree in Physiotherapy or legal equivalent or professional certificate.

  • António Alves Lopes, Master in Physiotherapy Sciences, Adjunct Professor at ESSAlcoitão, Portugal;
  • Anne Griet Brader, Master from HANZE UNIVERSITY - Netherlands;
  • Hans van de Leur, PhD in "Respiratory Care" from HANZE UNIVERSITY - Netherlands;
  • Vitor Hugo Azevedo, Graduate in Physiotherapy, Guest Adjunct Professor at ESSAlcoitão, Portugal.
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Minor I

  1. Demonstrate the physiotherapy process in an acute care context with different clinical conditions and ages, independently;
  2. Communicate and discuss, independently, strategies to ensure patient and family participation in the care plan during all phases of the physiotherapy process, within a client-centered approach;
  3. Communicate independently, in accordance with practical guidelines, the results of physiotherapeutic interventions with colleagues, doctors and multidisciplinary teams;
  4. Independently document the physical therapy process based on WCPT guidelines for the patient's medical record;
  5. Reflect, independently, on the professional skills required in clinical practice within the professional framework, ethical issues and multidisciplinary work.

Intervention context:

  • Acute care unit;
  • Multidisciplinary team;
  • Practice models.

Evidence-Informed Practice to Support Clinical and Ethical Decision-Making in Acute Care Settings:

  • Principles of Evidence-Informed Practice;
  • Evidence Implementation Cycle;
  • Evidence Assessment;
  • Evidence in practice.

Intervention in specific conditions:

  • Neuromuscular;
  • Cardiorespiratory;
  • Musculoskeletal.

Intervention in specific conditions:

  • Integumentary (burned);
  • Multisystemic;
  • Post-surgery.

Implementation of the Physiotherapy Process in Acute Care:

  • Examination and Assessment;
  • Diagnosis/problem list;
  • Goals;
  • Intervention Plan.

For the student to be successful, they must create a Portfolio (100%) containing:

  • Activity 1 – Carry out 6 consolidation activities proposed by teachers. (75% of the final grade);
  • Activity 2 – Clinical Activity Report (25% of the final grade).

Information about exams – Consult the course sheet

Minor II

  1. Be able to demonstrate the physiotherapy process in an acute care context with different clinical conditions and ages, independently, using a real case study.
  2. Communicate and discuss, independently, strategies to ensure patient and family participation in the care plan during all phases of the physiotherapy process, within a client-centered approach;
  3. Communicate independently, in accordance with practical guidelines, the results of physiotherapeutic interventions with colleagues, doctors and multidisciplinary teams;
  4. Independently document the physical therapy process based on WCPT guidelines for the patient's medical record;
  5. Reflect, independently, on the professional skills required in clinical practice within the professional framework, ethical issues and multidisciplinary work.

Emerging conditions (Pandemics, Migrations, Climate Change)

Technology supporting the acute care context:

  • Decision making;
  • Intervention.

Intervention throughout the life cycle:

  • Pediatrics (including neonatal context);
  • Adults;
  • Elderly people (including end of life).

Health and well-being – inclusive interventions to promote activity and participation:

  • Assessment of activity, functionality and quality of life;
  • Mobility and promotion of activities;
  • Multisystemic effects of immobility;
  • Planning and support of mobility and activity in acute care;
  • Promotion of family participation and inclusion.

Implementation of the Physiotherapy Process in Acute Care:

  • Examination and Assessment;
  • Diagnosis/problem list;
  • Goals;
  • Intervention Plan;Case Study Structure and Design.

For the student to be successful in this UC, they must complete a Portfolio (100%) containing:

  • Carrying out 5 consolidation activities proposed by teachers. (75% of the final grade)
  • Clinical Activity Report with presentation (25% of the final grade)

Information about exams – Consult the course sheet

Contacts

Course Secretariat: Fernanda Coelho

fernanda.coelho@essa.scml.pt

Teacher

António Alves Lopes

+351 214 607 468

antonio.alopes@essa.scml.pt