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FYST2304

Physiotherapy 3 – Developing independence and change processes

Credits 30
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical exam

About

About the course

Course content

This course emphasizes the advancement of students’ professional competence in physiotherapy practice. Students will further develop clinical skills, enhance their ability for clinical reasoning and critical reflection, and strengthen their independence in professional decision-making. The course engages students in complex clinical scenarios that foster the refinement of expertise and professionalism required in clinical settings. Learning activities are designed to support physiotherapeutic assessment and intervention in collaboration with patients and their families, grounded in examination, goal-setting- and evaluation processes, and interdisciplinary work. Central to the course are change management and health education strategies, with a focus on promoting patient empowerment and health literacy. The course includes a nine-week clinical placement.

Compulsory assignments

  • Oblig1
  • Oblig
  • Oblig
  • Clinical placement (OBL4)
  • Pre - and post work clinical placement (OBL5)
  • Group work (OBL6)

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Physiotherapy (HSGFTB)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FYST2302 22.5 sp Autumn 2025
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Health Science
  • Physiotherapy

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Practical exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 2 hours

Re-sit examination - Spring 2027

Practical exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 2 hours