3 ECTS credits
85 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1023827CNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
For this course you have to meet certain enrolment requirements. For an overview of the enrolment requirements check https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/practical-info-for-students/study-guidance/study-path/individual-study-path#paragraph--id--71647  OF de student is ingeschreven in het voorbereiidngsprogramma.
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Department
Kinesitherapie, Menselijke Fysiologie en Anatomie
Educational team
Marc Degelaen (course titular)
Karen De Rocker
Activities and contact hours
16 contact hours Lecture
8 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
20 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The emphasis is placed on specific aspects of the child and their pathology compared to the adults. Special aspects of the course: importance of prevention in the care of children and the importance of the work of the physiotherapist in multidisciplinary teams for children.

 

 

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Kinderneurologie, Hand-outs van de powerpoint presentaties, Dr. N. Smeets, Canvas
Digital course material (Required) : Kinderheelkunde, Hand-outs van de powerpoint presentaties, Dr. XX, Canvas
Digital course material (Required) : Pediatrische revalidatie, Hand-outs van de powerpoint presentaties, Prof. Degelaen M., Canvas
Handbook (Recommended) : Kinderrevalidatie, Kindergeneeskunde, M. Hadders-Algra, K. Maathuis, R.F. Pangalila, J.G. Becher, J. de Moor, 6de, 9789023257769, 2021
Handbook (Recommended) : Psychomotorische ontwikkeling en remediërend leren, Kindergeneeskunde, Peerlings W., Lannoo, 9789401469685, 2020
Handbook (Recommended) : Leerboek Kindergeneeskunde, Kindergeneeskunde, Heymans - Derksen - Draaisma - Goudoever - Nieuwenhuis, 2de geheel herziene druk,, 9789058982711, 2015
Handbook (Recommended) : Wijzer in ontwikkelingsstoornissen, Een overzicht van theorie en praktijk, Diabolo - Van De Voorde, 9789463798679, 2020
Digital course material (Required) : Kindergeneeskunde, Hand-outs van de powerpoint presentaties, Prof. De Wachter E., Canvas
Additional info

Complementary study material: recommended reading (available in library children's Hospital):

 

  • Paediatrics-Capita Selecta. R. E & J. Senterre. Ed Garant/Leuven 1996
  • Textbook Paediatrics: an interactive approach in Word and picture. Dr. JL Van den Brande Dr. g. Derksen-Langley Dr. HSA. Heymansdr. LAA. Kollée [EDITORIAL]-the time stream Publishing House, 2009. www. tijdstroom.nl-Email: info@tijdstroom.nl ISBN 978 90 5898 079 3 NUR 871
  • Childhood Asthma and other Wheezing Disorders-Edited by Silverman. Second Edition Published in 2002 by Arnold Publishers/London.
  • Handouts of the PowerPoint presentations will be posted on pointcarré. --Syllabus, is placed on Pointcarré
Learning Outcomes

General competencies



  • The student has a basic knowledge of various paediatric disorders


  • The student has a basic knowledge of children's orthopaedics


  • The student has a basic knowledge of the most common childhood diseases and specific pathologies.


  • The student will gain insight into the interpretation of the assessment of the physiotherapist


  • The student has a basic knowledge of the most common childhood diseases and specific pathologies.


  • The student will gain insight into the interpretation of the assessment and implement the results in a treatment plan


  • The student is able to perform a therapeutic assessment in children, including the formulation of concrete treatment goals and the preparation of a treatment plan


  • The student develops the ability to perform various motor tests and observations.


  • The student develops the ability to perform functional exercise therapy


  • The student develops the ability to recognize orthopaedic problems and refers them to the orthopaedic surgeon


  • The student has a basic knowledge of the indication to start therapy and develops the ability to apply the correct difficulty in the exercises


  • The student has a basic knowledge of the principles of motor learning

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 80% of the final mark.
SELF Internship determines 20% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • SCHR EX with a relative weight of 80 which comprises 80% of the final mark.

Within the SELF Internship category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • STAGE with a relative weight of 20 which comprises 20% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

NVT

 

 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Lichamelijke Opvoeding (& Bewegingswetenschappen) (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Geneeskunde (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme for Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)