Clinical Physiotherapy, Clinical Basis of Physiotherapy: Oncology 1855-F2-O-SJ

Classes are conducted in the form of lectures and practical classes. Lectures are designed to familiarize the student with the basic issues of modern oncology and to understand the strategy of combined treatment of cancer. During the course of the curriculum the basics of chemotherapy, oncological surgery, radiotherapy are discussed. Attention is paid to the fact that psycho-physical rehabilitation is an integral part of oncological treatment. Diagnostic possibilities, including new imaging techniques, as well as biochemical tests are discussed. Attention is paid to the importance of prognostic and predictive factors in assessing the effects of oncological treatment. During exercises, students learn to differentiate tumours and learn about their stage and therapeutic possibilities.

Total student workload

Compulsory hours with teacher participation: - participation in lectures – 10 h - participation in practical classes – 10 h 20 h = 0.6 ECTS 2. Time spent by the student on individual work: - literature reading – 5 h = 0.2 ECTS 3. Time required for preparation for assessment – 5 h = 0.2 ECTS Total workload: 30 h = 1 ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Knows and understands: W1: etiology, pathomechanism, symptoms and course of the most common diseases in: oncology -D.W3 W2: principles of diagnosis and general principles and ways of treatment of the most common diseases in the field of: oncology -D.W4

Learning outcomes - skills

Able to: U1: carry out a detailed examination for physiotherapy purposes and functional tests of the locomotor system and record and interpret the results – D.U1 U2: apply the principles of correct communication with the patient and communicate with other members of the therapeutic team – D.U47 U3: use specialist national and international scientific literature – E.U3

Learning outcomes - social competencies

It is ready to: K1: establish and maintain respectful contact with patients and show understanding for world-view and cultural differences – K1 K2: perceive and recognise one's own limitations, make self-assessments of deficits and educational needs – K5 K3: use objective sources of information – K6 K4: implement the principles of professional camaraderie and cooperation in a team of specialists, including representatives of other medical professions, also in a multicultural and multinational environment – K7

Teaching methods

informative lecture problem-based lecture didactic discussion case study subject exercises

Type of course

compulsory course

Course coordinators

Term 2023/24:

Krzysztof Roszkowski

Term 2024/25:

Krzysztof Roszkowski

Term 2022/23:

Wojciech Zegarski

Assessment criteria

Subject – Pass mark W1,W2 , U1,U2,U3,K1-K4 preparation of a presentation
Exercises – Credit W1,W2 , U1,U2,U3 passed on the basis of attendance
Lecture – Credit W1,W2 passed on the basis of attendance

Maximum number of points: 24
Evaluation and scoring:
Very good (5.0) – 24-22 points
Good plus (4.5) – 21-19 points
Good (4,0) – 18-16 pts
Satisfactory plus (3.5) – 15-13 points
Satisfactiry (3.0) – 12-10 points
Unsatisfactory (2.0) – below 10 points

Additional information

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