Degree in Physiotherapy

Competencies

Competencies are the set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be acquired by students throughout the degree, aimed at preparing them for the exercise of professional activities.

Goals

(1) Know and understand the morphology, physiology, pathology and behavior of people, both healthy and sick, in the natural and social environment.
(2) Know and understand the sciences, models, techniques and instruments on which Physiotherapy is based, articulated and developed.
(3) Know and understand the methods, procedures and physiotherapeutic actions, aimed both at the actual therapy to be practiced in the clinic for re-education or functional recovery, as well as at carrying out activities aimed at promoting and maintaining health.
(4) Acquire appropriate clinical experience that provides intellectual abilities and technical and manual skills; that facilitates the incorporation of ethical and professional values; and that develops the capacity to integrate acquired knowledge so that, upon completion of their studies, students will know how to apply it to specific clinical cases in hospital and outpatient settings, as well as to actions in primary and community care.
(5) Assess the patient's functional status considering physical, psychological and social aspects.
(6) Diagnostic assessment of physiotherapy care according to standards and with internationally recognized validation instruments.
(7) Design the physiotherapy intervention plan taking into account criteria of adequacy, validity and efficiency.
(8) Execute, direct and coordinate the physiotherapy intervention plan, using appropriate therapeutic tools and taking into account the individuality of the user.
(9) Evaluate the evolution of the results obtained with the treatment in relation to the established objectives.
(10) Prepare the physiotherapy care discharge report once the proposed objectives have been met.
(11) Provide effective physiotherapy care, providing comprehensive assistance to patients.
(12) Intervene in the areas of health promotion, prevention, protection and recovery
(13) Know how to work in professional teams as a basic unit in which professionals and other personnel of healthcare organizations are structured in a unidisciplinary or multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary manner.
(14) Incorporate the ethical and legal principles of the profession into professional practice as well as integrate social and community aspects into decision-making.
(15) Participate in the development of physiotherapy care protocols based on scientific evidence, promoting professional activities that boost research in physiotherapy.
(16) Carry out physiotherapeutic interventions based on comprehensive health care that involves multi-professional cooperation, integration of processes and continuity of care.
(17) Understand the importance of updating the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes that make up the professional competencies of the physiotherapist.
(18) Acquire clinical management skills that include the efficient use of health resources and develop planning, management and control activities in the healthcare units where physiotherapy care is provided and its relationship with other health services.
(19) Communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with users of the health system as well as with other professionals.

General skills

1. Instrumentals

(C1) Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
(C2) Ability to organize and plan.
(C3) Oral and written communication in the native language.
(C4) Knowledge of a foreign language.
(C5) Computer knowledge related to the field of study.
(C6) Information management capacity.
(C7) Problem solving.
(C8) Decision making.

2. Personal

(C9) Interpersonal relationship skills.
(C10) Critical reasoning.
(C11) Teamwork.
(C12) I work in a multidisciplinary team.
(C13) I work in an international context.
(C14) Recognition of multidiversity and multiculturalism.
(C15) Ethical commitment.

3. Systematic

(C16) Autonomous learning.
(C17) Adaptation to new situations.
(C18) Creativity.
(C19) Leadership.
(C20) Knowledge of other cultures and customs.
(C21) Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
(C22) Motivation for quality.
(C23) Sensitivity to environmental issues.

Specific skills

(E1) Understand the principles and theories of physical agents and their applications in physiotherapy. Understand the principles of biomechanics and electrophysiology, and their main applications in the field of physiotherapy.
(E2) Identify the psychological and social factors that influence the state of health or illness of individuals, families and the community.
(E3) To know and develop communication theory and interpersonal skills. To understand learning theories applicable to health education and lifelong learning. To understand the psychological aspects of the physiotherapist-patient relationship. To identify the factors involved in teamwork and leadership situations.
(E4) Identify anatomical structures as a knowledge base to dynamically establish relationships with functional organization.
(E5) To know the physiological and structural changes that can occur as a result of the application of physiotherapy.
(E6) Recognize life-threatening situations and know how to perform basic and advanced life support maneuvers.
(E7) To understand the pathophysiology of diseases by identifying the manifestations that appear throughout the process, as well as the medical and surgical treatments, primarily in their physiotherapeutic and orthopedic aspects. To identify the changes produced as a result of physiotherapy intervention. To encourage the participation of the user and family in their recovery process.
(E8) To know and identify the psychological and physical problems derived from gender violence in order to train students in the prevention, early detection, assistance, and rehabilitation of victims of this form of violence.
(E9) Identify the concept, evolution, and foundations of physiotherapy in its scientific and professional aspects. Understand the general theory of functioning, disability, and health and its international classification, as well as physiotherapy intervention models and care practices. Understand and apply the theoretical foundations and development of physiotherapy methods and procedures.
(E10) To be able to assess, from a physiotherapy perspective, the functional status of the patient/user, considering their physical, psychological, and social aspects. To understand and apply manual and instrumental assessment methods and procedures in Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation, as well as the scientific evaluation of their usefulness and effectiveness.
(E11) To know, design and apply the different modalities and general procedures of intervention in Physiotherapy: Massage therapy, Electrotherapy, Magnetotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, Climatotherapy, Thalassotherapy, Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Vibrotherapy, Phototherapy, Pressotherapy, therapies derived from other physical agents, as well as fundamental aspects of Ergotherapy and other therapies related to the field of competence of physiotherapy. To promote the participation of the user and family in their recovery process.
(E12) Identify the most appropriate physiotherapy treatment in different processes of impairment, prevention, and health promotion, as well as in growth and development processes. Identify the patient's/client's situation through a physiotherapy care diagnosis, plan interventions, and evaluate their effectiveness in a collaborative work environment with other healthcare professionals. Know and apply clinical practice guidelines.
(E13) Understand and perform specific methods and techniques related to the musculoskeletal system (including manual therapies, joint manipulation therapies, osteopathy, and chiropractic), neurological processes, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, and alterations in static and dynamic posture. Specific methods and techniques that take into account the implications of orthopedics in physiotherapy, reflex therapeutic techniques, as well as other alternative and/or complementary methods and techniques whose safety and efficacy are demonstrated according to the current state of scientific development.
(E14) Understand ergonomic and anthropometric principles. Analyze, plan and apply movement as a therapeutic measure, promoting the participation of the patient/user in their process.
(E15) Understand the fundamental concepts of health and the role of the physiotherapist within the healthcare system. Promote healthy lifestyle habits through health education. Understand health-related factors and problems related to physiotherapy in the areas of Primary Care, Specialized Care, and Occupational Health. Understand the Spanish Healthcare System and aspects related to the management of health services, particularly those involving physiotherapy. Understand and analyze the management processes of a physiotherapy service or unit. Understand and apply quality mechanisms in physiotherapy practice, adhering to recognized and validated quality criteria, indicators, and standards for proper professional practice. Understand the ethical and legal foundations of the profession in a changing social context. Understand professional ethical and deontological codes.
(E16) Pre-professional practices in the form of an independent clinical rotation and with a final assessment of competencies in health centers, hospitals and other care centers and that allows the integration of all the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and values, acquired in all subjects; and all professional competencies will be developed, enabling for effective physiotherapy care.
(E17) Presentation and defense before the University Tribunal of a final degree project, consisting of an exercise integrating the training content received and the skills acquired.
(E18) Demonstrate the ability to systematically prepare and complete the complete Physiotherapy Clinical History, where all the steps followed from the reception of the patient/user to the Physiotherapy discharge report are properly and effectively recorded.
(E19) Demonstrate the ability to determine the diagnosis in physiotherapy care, in accordance with internationally recognized standards and international validation instruments. This competency includes prioritizing the patient's/user's needs to address those that most significantly impact the recovery process.
(E20) Demonstrate the ability to execute, direct and coordinate the Physiotherapy Intervention Plan, taking into account the principle of the individuality of the user and using the therapeutic tools of Physiotherapy, that is, the set of methods, procedures, actions and techniques that through the application of physical means: cure, recover, enable, rehabilitate, adapt and readapt people with deficiencies, functional limitations, disabilities and handicaps; prevent diseases and promote health for people who want to maintain an optimal level of health.
(E21) Demonstrate ability to establish and apply therapeutic physical means in the treatments provided to users of all medical and surgical specialties where the application of the aforementioned means is necessary.
(E22) Demonstrate ability to plan, establish and apply exercises, postures and activities in health prevention programs.
(E23) Demonstrate ability to incorporate scientific research and evidence-based practice as a professional culture.
(E24) Demonstrate the ability to establish lines of research within the scope of professional competencies and disseminate them within the research group.
(E25) Demonstrate ability to participate in the environment research group.
(E26) Demonstrate the ability to disseminate research work and its conclusions within the scientific and professional community.
(E27) Demonstrate ability to develop planning, management and control activities for Physiotherapy services.

Degree in Physiotherapy

Competencies

Goals

General skills

Specific skills

Faculty of Medicine