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Organisation of the Study Programme and Teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The education includes compulsory, general education and professional courses, that is, fundamental medical, preclinical, clinical and public health subjects, through which students acquire knowledge and skills from all areas of physiotherapy. In addition to compulsory courses, a certain number of elective courses is also enrolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, practical exercises, seminars, demonstrations and consultations at the teaching bases of the Faculty of Health Studies of the University of Rijeka. Teaching in the form of professional practice is carried out in clinical hospital centres, county hospitals, general and specialised hospitals, as well as health centres. In fundamental medical subjects, the student becomes familiar with the structure and function of the human body, with particular reference to the structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In preclinical subjects, the basics of physiotherapy are studied, that is, the mechanisms and methods of action of physical therapy on individual tissues, organs and organ systems. In clinical subjects, the application of physiotherapy in individual diseases is studied, with mandatory acquisition of knowledge and skills in the habilitation of children and in the rehabilitation of children and adults. Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that finds its application in persons of all age groups, and in addition to physiotherapeutic procedures in disease, it includes procedures of health promotion and prevention, as well as habilitation and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the study, the student becomes familiar with the basics of scientific research, medical statistics and medical informatics. At the end of the study, a final thesis is defended.<\/p>\n\n\n

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General Information<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Name of the Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professional Undergraduate Study Programme in Physiotherapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institution and Provider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Completed four-year secondary school programme and State Matura<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualification Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon completion of the study, the professional title is awarded: Professional Bachelor of Physiotherapy (baccalaureus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbreviation of the Professional Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

bacc. physioth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Curriculum<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Curriculum for the Academic Year 2025\/2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Physiotherapy \u2013 full-time study programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Clinical Practice Logbook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Course Plans for the Academic Year 2025\/2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Detailed Course Plans for the Academic Year 2025\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Second Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Physical Agents in Therapy
    Physiotherapy Skills
    Clinical Practice II
    Clinical Medicine I Orthopaedics
    Prosthetics and Orthotics
    Surgery and Traumatology
    Sports Medicine
    Clinical Medicine II Cardiology and Pulmonology
    Rheumatology
    Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    Clinical Medicine III Neurology
    Psychiatry
    Paediatrics
    Communication Skills
    Physiotherapy I Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics
    Physiotherapy in Surgery and Traumatology
    Physiotherapy II Physiotherapy in Cardiology and Pulmonology
    Physiotherapy in Oncology
    Basics of Radiology \u2013 elective
    Physical Activity \u2013 elective
    Wellness \u2013 elective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Third Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Physiotherapy III Physiotherapy in Neurology
    Physiotherapy in Psychiatry
    Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
    Physiotherapy IV Physiotherapy in Sports Medicine
    Physiotherapy in Rheumatology
    Physiotherapy in Paediatrics
    Physiotherapy in Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    Clinical Practice III
    Ethics in Healthcare
    Medical Sociology
    Rehabilitation Medicine
    Basics of Biomedical Statistics
    Clinical Practice IV with Final Thesis
    Sport for Persons with Disabilities \u2013 elective
    Basics of Occupational Therapy in Childhood \u2013 elective
    Functional Anatomy \u2013 Myofascial Sling Systems \u2013 elective
    Pedobarography \u2013 elective<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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    After Graduation<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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    Upon completion of the study, the Professional Bachelor of Physiotherapy will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to perform professional work that includes procedures of health promotion, prevention and treatment of disease, as well as habilitation and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Professional Bachelor of Physiotherapy will work in accordance with the principles of medical ethics, respecting international codes of conduct in healthcare. They are an active member of a professional rehabilitation team and, together with a physician of the appropriate specialisation, plan and implement kinesitherapeutic procedures and apply other physical procedures, taking into account an individual approach to the patient based on a holistic principle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Professional Bachelor of Physiotherapy will be able to assess the need for education and apply the principles and techniques of teaching individuals, families and the community. In addition, they will be able to recognise their own needs and opportunities for further learning, follow related sciences and apply knowledge in their profession, monitor research in physiotherapy and participate in it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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