Program of studies

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Program of studies
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
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Dr. Vasiliki Sakellari, Assistant Professor
Eleni Kapreli, Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Evdokia Billis, Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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This guide is an effort of the Physiotherapy Department of the
Technological Educational Institute of Lamia to help new students adjust
to their new education environment, by providing them the prime useful
information.
The Department of Physiotherapy of the Technological Educational
Institute of Lamia is recently established with increasing dynamics. Its
constant effort is to improve its services, facilities, and the curriculum of
studies offered, according to the evolution in the Physiotherapy Science.
Our ambition is the period of studies in the Department to become the
most productive time of our students’ life for developing their potentials
and skills.
The presence of our graduate students’ both in the profession and science
of Physiotherapy is undoubtedly remarkable. It is my belief that our
graduates are qualified enough so as to have the strong starting point
that will make them optimistic about their future within a definitely
optimist background. Furthermore, and provided they will be constantly
informed about the evolutions of the science of Physiotherapy and the
new techniques, they will be able to meet the prerequisites to obtain a
competitive stand in the field.
Our Department’s aim is to seek and exploit positive criticism in order to
ensure the quality of the education supplied, provide the necessary
stimuli for the profession to develop and have a constant presence both in
Greece and abroad.
The Department’s personnel and the personnel of the Technological
Educational Institute is working towards this aim by providing constant
support to any occupational and scientific worry and effort of the
graduates.
I believe that this effort of the Department will be promptly and widely
supported by all members of the Institute and, of course, by its students.
With kind regards
The Head of the Department
Dr. Vasiliki Sakellari
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This Prospectus of the Department of Physiotherapy of the T.E.I. of
Lamia is an effort to present the curriculum of studies and the academic
services the Department is offering. Only a few years following its
origination, the Department is well developing and is hoping to
contribute to the scientific training of newly qualified Physiotherapists;
physiotherapists with professional prospects, contributing and upgrading
their practical and theoretical knowledge, based on scientific evidence
(evidence-based practice).
The primary aim of this Prospectus is to guide the undergraduate
students of our Department into various issues of their interest
throughout their course of study, and to inform prospective candidates
about the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) units of the modules
being taught in our Department.
The first chapter entails information about the city of Lamia. The second
and third chapters inform readers about the Technological Educational
Institutes’ mission, structure and function, as well as the Faculties and
the Departments of the T.E.I. of Lamia. The fourth chapter outlines the
institutional framework of the Department, including the basic rules and
regulations of study. The fifth chapter presents the building of the Faculty
of Health and Caring Professions and the laboratory equipment of our
Department. The sixth chapter gives an analytical description of the
undergraduate programme and its curriculum. The seventh chapter
presents the permanent staff of our Department. The eighth chapter
provides useful information on student issues, such as food, sporting and
cultural activities at the T.E.I., accommodation, library services etc. Last
but not least, the ninth chapter briefly describes some of the educative
and research activities and collaborations of the Department. At the end
of the Prospectus, a list of useful phone numbers is provided.
We hope readers will find the prospectus useful and we are anticipating
your comments.
Editorial Committee of the Physiotherapy Prospectus
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1.1 LAMIA CITY AND FTHIOTIDA PREFECTURE ___________ 2
1.1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ____________________________ 2
1.1.2 HISTORY ___________________________________________ 2
1.2 MISSION, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE T.E.I ____ 3
1.3 ΤECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAMIADEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY _______________________ 4
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY _______________________ 5
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2.2 REGULATIONS OF STUDY ______________________________ 7
2.3 DEGREE GRADE & AWARD OF GRADUATES ____________ 9
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BUILDING & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT _____________________ 10
3.1 BUILDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 11
3.2 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
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4.2 PROGRAMME OF STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT _______ 15
4.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRICULUM OF STUDIES (PER
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4.2.2 OPTIONAL COURSES _______________________________ 18
4.2.3 PREREQUISITES AND DEPENDENT SUBJECTS_________ 18
4.2.4 PREREQUISITE PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC SUBJECTS FOR
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5.1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPY SUBJECT GROUP __________________ 26
5.1.2 GENERAL SUBJECT GROUP STAFF ___________________ 28
5.2 LABORATORY ASSISTANTS ___________________________ 29
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6.3 ACCOMMODATION ___________________________________ 31
6.5 HEALTH SERVICES ___________________________________ 32
6.6 ΕUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC) PROGRAMMES _________ 32
6.7 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE __________________________ 32
6.8 LIBRARY SERVICES___________________________________ 33
6.9 SPORTING ACTIVITIES AT THE T.E.I. OF LAMIA _______ 33
6.10 CΟULTURAL ACTIVITIES AT THE T.E.I. OF LAMIA ____ 33
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1.1
LAMIA CITY AND FTHIOTIDA PREFECTURE
1.1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Lamia is the capital of the Fthiotida Prefecture as well as the peripheral capital
of Central Greece, one of the 13 peripheries in Greece (which includes the counties of
Fthiotida, Fokida, Evia, Evritania & Viotia). Today approximately 70.000 people inhabit
Lamia, and it is an interesting geographical trading and industrial part of Central Greece. It
is about 210km away from Athens and 300km from Thessaloniki, and it is the principal
transportation junction between the two biggest cities, since it is in the middle of the Νational Highway Athens-Thessaloniki.
Lamia
1.1.2 HISTORY
Ancient Malies are said to be the founders of Lamia city. It has been mentioned that they
built it after a destructive earthquake in this area around 426 BC. It was used as an army
counterforce against Spartians who at that time had built Heraclia in the place of Ancient
Trahina. Ιn the history of Ancient Greece we also learn about the Lamia War between
Macedonians and Atheneans in 323 BC.
According to Mythology founder of the city is thought to be Lamos, the son of Hercules
and Omfalis. In many parts of the city, excavations have brought into light parts of an
artistic ancient wall whereas, among the few saved archaeological discoveries is the
"Statue of a young Satyr", "Peploforos woman", pots, tombs etc. Most of them are in the
Archaeological Museum of the city, which you can visit.
Not far from Lamia you can see the Maliakos Gulf with many seaside resorts, like ΚamenaVourla, Agia Marina, Stylida, Rahes, Agios Konstandinos. The last one is a small
port, where, in a short time, either by ship or flying dolphin you can visit North Sporades, a
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group of islands in the North Western Aegean Sea; most popular of these islands is
Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonisos.
Within Fthiotida, there are lots of spas (Thermopyles, Κamena Vourla, Ipati, Platystomo)
and it is a national as well as European centre of hydrotherapy and spa tourism.
Information about city of Lamia:
http://www.e-lamia.gr
http://www.lamia.gr
Access to the city of Lamia from other Greek cities is by bus or train.
Athens: Buses run hourly (3 hours’ journey). There are regular train times (2.5 hours’
journey).
Thessaloniki: There are regular buses (5 hours’ journey) and trains (4 hours’ journey)
running daily.
Patras: There are 3 buses running daily (3 hours’ journey).
Access to T.E.I. of Lamia is very easy from any part of the city via public transport. T.E.I.
is situated 3km from the city centre and students can use local buses, which run every 10
minutes from the city centre throughout the full academic year (excluding holidays).
Telephone number of local bus station: 22310-51345
1.2
MISSION, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE T.E.I
The Technological Educational Institutes (T.E.I.) belongs to Higher
Education according to the Law 2916/2001. They are independent and selfadministered institutions. The main organisational characteristics of the T.E.I. are
based on their democratic structure and function with the participation of the whole
academic community (teaching staff, administration staff, students etc.) in the
making of decisions, the academic asylum, academic freedom, free scholar pursuit
and the spread of ideas. Although the structure and function of the T.E.I. is governed
by the Law, specific issues can be ruled from the internal regulation rules of each
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T.E.I. (altered with Article 1, paragraph 3 of the Law 2916/2001, F.E.K. 114A’/11-62001).
The mission of the T.E.I. is:
1. to provide enough theoretical and clinical/technical education in order to apply
scientific, educational, artistic or other knowledge to the equivalent profession
2. to assist to the development of responsible citizens, who are capable to contribute
to the economical, social and cultural development of the country, and
3. to implement the right to free education for each Greek citizen according to his/her
capabilities and according to the law.
Each T.E.I. is composed of at least two Faculties, and each Faculty is composed of at least
two (relevant to each Faculty) Departments. The Departments constitute the basic
academic units. Studies at each one of the Departments end to the obtaining of a degree,
which gives the opportunity to a professional career. All T.E.I. graduates on obtaining their
degrees (signed by the president of the T.E.I.) have recognised professional rights.
In the greater geographical area of where the principal T.E.I. is located, there are units
functioning as its Branches.
There is also an Administrative Department at each one of the T.E.I.s, which is divided
into sections, offices and services for the support of the educational work. The General
Secretary of the Administrative Department is elected by the General Assembly of each
Institution. All administrators of the T.E.I.: President, Vice Presidents, Directors of
Faculties, Head of the Departments and those in charge of each Subject Group, are elected
by the members of the academic community of each Institute for a certain tenure.
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The Τ.Ε.Ι. of Lamia consists of two faculties with five departments in total, as
well as two branches, Karpenisi and Amfissa Branch, each one consisting of one
Department:
1. FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (F.T.A)
a) Department of Electronics
b) Department of Electrical Engineering
c) Department of Information and Computer Technology
2. FACULTY OF HEALTH & CARING PROFESSIONS (F.H.C.P)
a) Department of Nursing
b) Department of Physiotherapy
3. KARPENISI BRANCH
a) Department of Forestry
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4. AMPHISSA BRANCH
a) Department of Tourist Management
The Τ.Ε.Ι. of Lamia (consisting of 7 Departments in total) has approximately 6.500
undergraduate students, 50 academics (of all grades), and approximately 300 hourly paid
lecturers. Within the academic year 2003-2004, approximately 800 undergraduate students
will enter.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Physiotherapy Department of the T.E.I. of Lamia is one of the four Physiotherapy
Departments which function within the Law of the Greek Technological Educational
Institutions. It was established in 1994. The four Physiotherapy Departments of the Τ.Ε.Ι.
of Athens, Thessaloniki, Lamia and Aigio are the only Higher Institutions in Greece
providing Physiotherapy education. For the academic year 2003-2004, 120 new
undergraduate students will enter, although, there are already 800 undergraduate students
at the department. The Physiotherapy Department consists of nine permanent academics,
45 hourly paid lecturers and four laboratory assistants.
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2.1
AIMS OF CURRICULUM OF STUDY
The aims of the educational programme of the Department of Physiotherapy
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To teach the principles of the functioning of the human body.
To evaluate – analyse the deviation from the normal situation
To teach a selection of suitable physiotherapy methods.
To teach how to apply each physiotherapeutic method correctly.
The methodology of the physiotherapy evaluation is the basis for the constitution of the
studies’ programme, and is based on the recording of the subjective findings of the patient,
his objective problems, the evaluation of all the information, which is gathered, as well as
the planning of his rehabilitation programme. Physiotherapy also includes the
rehabilitation of patients with cardiovascular, neurological, orthopaedic, rheumatological,
pathological and postoperative problems, as well as sports injuries.
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REGULATIONS OF STUDY
2.2.1 REGISTRATION
Students who are registered in the T.E.I. of Lamia cannot be at the same time registered in
any other higher educational institute in Greece or abroad.
2.2.2 MODULE SPECIFICATION
Each semester’s programme is announced ten days before the beginning of that semester.
The typical programmes for each semester are not compulsory for undergraduates; student
may organise their personal study programme for each semester, according to the modules
they wish tο attend. Then, a relevant declaration (completed in a specific form for subject
declaration) is submitted to the Department simultaneously with their registration or their
registration renewal comprising the subjects the student wishes to attend for that semester.
This statement can be modified on two subjects at the maximum, during the first two
weeks after the beginning of the semester. When forming his personal study programme,
the student should bare in mind that the total of teaching hours for the modules he wishes
to attend should be between 20 and 38 hours. Additionally, he should not attend any
subjects for which he does not have successfully followed the prerequisite ones. Also,
undergraduate students cannot attend or be examined in subjects, which are not specified in
that semester’s declaration form. Under no circumstances, a student can be considered a
graduate at an earlier date than the anticipated duration of study at the Department.
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2.2.3 EXAMINATIONS
After a period of 15 weeks the semester is completed and the progress of each student in
every subject is judged by examinations. Examinations are written and oral and take place
during normal teaching hours so as to ensure the students’ participation and convenience.
For laboratory work there is a continuous assessment (throughout the semester) and the
oral examinations at the end of the semester. For these oral examinations, a second
examiner (the teacher of a related specialisation) is also appointed. Candidates are
examined in the presence of their peers. Final marks will be the average of the two oral
results. For the theoretical subjects (lectures), there are two examination periods (each one
lasting for 2 weeks), at the end of each semester. Students who failed one or more subjects
during the first period, are eligible to re-sit for these subjects at the second period. In case
the student fails in both periods of examinations he has to repeat the subject, and re-sit the
exam again, in the following semester.
The grading marks in all subjects are expressed on a scale ranging from zero to ten (0-10)
with a five (5) counting as a pass. When the subject consists of lectures and laboratory
work, the student must obtain a grade of 5 for both; lectures and laboratory work.
Examinations in each subject are the responsibility of the respective instructor while the
head of the department guarantees proper supervision of the examinations.
2.2.4 THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Each academic year commences on 1st September each year continues until 31st August of
the following year. Each academic year comprises of 2 (six-monthly) semesters. Each
teaching year commences on 1st September and ends on 5th July of the subsequent year; it
contains two independent teaching periods (semesters); the Winter and Spring semester,
respectively. Winter semester commences on the first Monday after 19th September. Spring
semester commences after the end of the second examination period (of the Winter
semester) and continues until the second half of June. Each semester comprises 15 full
weeks of instruction plus two examination periods, lasting two weeks each. Studies at the
T.E.I. last 8 semesters (7 semesters plus one last semester for the professional placement).
No lessons are given during Christmas Holidays (from 24th December until 2nd January),
and during the Easter Holidays (from Wednesday before until and the Wednesday after
Easter). Also, no lessons are given during the weekends and on the following holidays: 28th
October and 25th of March (national holidays), 17th of November, 30th January (Holy
Trinity celebration), Day of the Holy Spirit, (Clean) Monday, 1st May, the Epiphany. In
addition no lessons are given on 18th of October, which is a local holiday for the city of
Lamia, where the Church of St. Lucas is celebrated.
The exact commencement and finishing dates of the lessons as well as the examinations
are decided by the Board of the T.E.I. of Lamia.
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2.2.5 VISITING STUDENTS
During various educational programmes visiting students may register at the T.E.I. Visiting
students have the same rights and obligations as the home students have for as long as they
are registered at the T.E.I. of Lamia. For the visiting students who have successfully
completed subjects (either lectures or laboratories) are provided with a certification of
study (letter) detailing the subject they participated, the grade and the ECTS (European
Credit Transfer System) units.
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DEGREE GRADE & AWARD OF GRADUATES
1. The Degree Grade is awarded specified in two decimal digits and
derives from the following formula:
β = δ1β1+ δ2β2 + .... δνβν / δ1 + δ2 + ...δν
where β1,β2..,βν are the grades of all the lessons the student has attended and δ1,δ2..,δν are
the corresponding teaching modules plus the academic ECTS units for the Dissertation that
are defined by the Department. The grade of the Degree ranges from 5.0 to 10.0, where:
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Excellent.
2. The student of the T.E.I. is awarded a graduate only if he has submitted all the necessary
requirements (determined by the Department’s protocol), such as:
has successfully completed his compulsory and mandatory elective modules, as well as
any optional ones, in compliance with the study and procedural regulations
his dissertation has been approved; and
he has completed his professional placement.
FOLLOWING GRADUATION
Graduate physiotherapists can offer their physiotherapy services in a variety of
establishments, such as public hospitals, public institutions and health care centres,
rehabilitation centres, physiotherapy clinics, educational institutions, research centres,
sports teams, home visits.
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BUILDING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Department of Physiotherapy is located at the building of the Faculty of
Health and Caring Professions (F.H.C.P.) and consists of the following:
The building of the Faculty of Health and Caring Professions of T.E.I. of Lamia
Six Physiotherapy Laboratories:
“Kinesiotherapy” Laboratory
“Kinesiology” Laboratory
“Biomechanics” Laboratory
“Neoromuscular re-education” Laboratory
“Elecrotherapy” Laboratory
“Cardiovascular” Laboratory
Electrotherapy, and Kinesiotherapy laboratories
Other Facilities:
Anatomy Laboratory
Physiology Laboratory
Computer Laboratory
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Four Teaching Classes and a Conference Room
Anatomy laboratory, a Teaching Class and the Conference Room
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System for evaluation and reeducation of balance (Panasonic Quiet KX-P2180)
Electromyographer (Nihon-Kohden Neuropack-2)
Electrocardiogram
Algometer (Somedic)
Pedar system
Hand dynamometre (JAMAR Bolingbrook IL 60440)
Foot Pressure Recorder (Pedar by novel)
3-Dimensional system for the analysis of spinal motion (Zebris CMS 20S)
Continuous Passive Motion machine (Fisiotek-Rimec)
System for recording spinal and peripheral anatomical deviations (Metrocom)
Portable platform for the analysis of movement (Kistler)
Biofeedback system
Electrogoniometres
Tredmill
Electronic cycloergometer
Full equipment required for an up to date physiotherapy clinic
Exeercise equipement (free weights, physio balls, quadriceps machine etc.)
Splints, walking aids and other self-assistive devices
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4.1 TRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Teaching is carried out on the semester basis and includes theoretical
instruction in the various subjects (lectures or seminars), practical (clinical) training,
tutorials, laboratory exercises and field tests, degree projects, as well as external visits
(sites of clinical interest, relevant to particular modules).
Subjects in the curriculum for the Department of Physiotherapy divided into General
subjects, Specific subjects and Specialised subjects. The General subjects (Health
Psychology, Health Informatics, Foreign Language) form the basis of knowledge that a
physiotherapist should have. The Specific subjects include the modules of Anatomy,
Physiology, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Pathology, Neurology, and Diagnosis of Images.
These are aimed at providing the foundations for the application of the theory and the
acquisition of professional skills, related to the Physiotherapy profession. The Specialised
subjects are linked with the medical subjects, and provide up to date specific knowledge in
Physiotherapy in order to make the physiotherapist capable in the decision making of his
patients.
During the 5th, 6th and 7th semester, undergraduate physiotherapy students perform their
Clinical Practice modules into public hospitals, day hospitals etc., where, for the first time,
they come into contact with patients. At that stage students practice their assessment skills
and learn how to manage patients with specific dysfunctions. During their Clinical Practice
modules, students are constantly being supervised by academic staff of the Department and
cooperate with the multidisciplinary team (doctors, physiotherapists, nursing staff etc.) of
each hospital. During the 8th semester the professional placement and dissertation modules
take place (see below for details).
Each subject in the Department's curriculum corresponds to academic units, the so called
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
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PROGRAMME OF STUDY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The outline of the programme of study at the Department of Physiotherapy, as
well as the estimated ECTS are given below.
1. Semesters
: Eight (8)
2. Courses (subjects)
: Forty (40)
3. Academic units (ECTS)
Total ECTS
: Two hundred forty (240)
ECTS/semester
: Thirty (30)
For 30 hours of lecture /semester
: 3 ECTS
For 30 hours of laboratory /semester
: 2 ECTS
4. Hours of teaching
Total number of hours
: One hundred seventy seven (177)
Number of hours/semester
: Twenty four (24)
5. Homework (HW)
Number of hours for homework/week : Fifty one (51)
6. Optional courses
For each semester, undergraduate students have to attend and be examined in an
optional subject, which is aimed at complementing their knowledge for the present
and/or subsequent semester. It is termed “optional” because students can chose one
between two of such courses (details on each subjects are given below).
7. Elective courses: Foreign Language-Terminology & Diagnosis of Images.
TOTAL NUMBER OF COURSES: Forty seven (47) & Dissertation & Professional
Placement
TOTAL HOURS OF TEACHING: One hundred ninety one (191) & Professional
Placement
TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS: Two hundred forty (240)
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4.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRICULUM OF STUDIES (PER SEMESTER)
1st SEMESTER
COURSES
Α1. Anatomy Ι
Α2. Health Informatics
Α3. Health Psychology
Α4. Massage Techniques
Α5. Ethics-Introduction to
Physiotherapy
Α6. Kinesiology Ι
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
-
2
2
-
6
2
2
4
2
14
6
6
8
6
8
3
3
5
3
2
10
1
5
2
6
5
21
11
51
8
30
2nd SEMESTER
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
Β1. Anatomy ΙΙ
Β2. Physiology
Β3. Pathology
Β4. Neurophysiology
Β5. Kinesiology ΙΙ
COURSES
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
6
6
4
2
4
14
14
12
6
8
8
8
6
3
5
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
8
8
6
22
54
30
3rd SEMESTER
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
C1. Orthopedics
C2. Neurology
C3. Surgery
C4. Biomechanics-Ergonomics
C5. Nat. Means-Electrotherapy I
COURSES
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
12
12
6
8
8
6
6
3
5
5
C6. Kinesiotherapy
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
1
9
1
7
2
6
4
22
8
54
5
30
4th SEMESTER
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
D1.Special Physical Education
D2. Methods & Techniques of
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
D3. Physiotherapy of the
Respiratory System
D4. Special Techniques of
Mobilization
D5. Ergophysiology
COURSES
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
8
8
5
5
1
1
2
4
8
5
1
1
2
4
8
5
2
1
-
3
9
5
D6. Nat. Means-Electrotherapy ΙΙ
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
1
7
1
6
2
10
4
23
8
49
5
30
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5th SEMESTER
COURSES
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
Ε1. Foreign LanguageTerminology
Ε2. Physiotherapy of the
Cardiovascular System
Ε3. Physiotherapy of the
Musculoskeletal System Ι
Ε4. Physiotherapy of the
Neurological diseases Ι
Ε5. Marketing
1
1
-
2
6
3
1
1
2
4
8
5
1
1
2
4
8
5
1
1
2
4
8
5
2
-
-
2
6
3
Ε6. Clinical Practice Ι
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
1
7
1
5
8
14
10
26
14
50
9
30
6th SEMESTER
COURSES
G1. First aids – Hygiene
G2. Diagnosis of Images
G3. Physiotherapy of the
Musculoskeletal System II
G4. Physiotherapy of the
Neurological Diseases ΙΙ
G5. Economy of HealthBiostatistics
G6. Clinical Practice ΙΙ
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
4
4
6
8
4
3
5
1
1
2
4
8
5
2
-
-
2
6
3
1
7
1
4
12
18
14
29
18
50
10
30
7th SEMESTER
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
H1. Physiotherapy Evaluation
H2. Research Methods in
Physiotherapy
H3. Physiotherapy in Sports
H4. Clinical Practice ΙΙΙ
H5. Physiotherapy in all ages
COURSES
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
8
8
5
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
12
2
4
14
4
8
18
8
5
10
5
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
5
5
20
30
50
30
8th SEMESTER
COURSES
Clinical Placement (six months)
Graduation Project (six months)
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
Lectures
C.W.
Laboratories
Total
HW
ECTS
4
4
-
-
4
4
-
10
20
30
Abbreviations: C.W.: Course Work, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, HW: homework.
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4.2.2 OPTIONAL COURSES
Courses
Hours
HW
English I
Introduction to Computing
2
2
6
6
2nd
English II
Epidemiology
2
2
6
6
3rd
Management of Health Units
Introduction to Nursing
2
2
6
6
4th
Family Planning
Medical Prevention
2
2
6
6
5th
Orthotics-Prosthetics-Aids
Nutrition and food sustenance
2
2
6
6
6th
Occupational Therapy
Paediatrics
2
2
6
6
7th
Speech Therapy
Geriatrics
2
2
6
6
1
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4.2.3 PREREQUISITES AND DEPENDENT SUBJECTS
If the comprehension of one teaching module is a prerequisite for the successful
understanding of another module, then, the first subject is termed a prerequisite module
and the latter is characterised as a dependent module. Undergraduate students cannot take a
subject whose prerequisite one has not been passed successfully.
PREREQUISITES SUBJECTS
DEPENDENT SUBJECTS
Pathology
Physiotherapy of the Respiratory System
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy of the Musculoskeletal System I
Neurology
Physiotherapy of the Neurological Diseases II
Neurophysiology
Physiotherapy of the Respiratory System
Clinical Practice I
Physiotherapy of the Musculoskeletal System I
Clinical Practice II
Physiotherapy of the Neurological Diseases II
Clinical Practice III
Methods and Techniques of Neuromuscular
Rehabilitation
Special Techniques of Mobilisation
Physiotherapy Evaluation
Physiotherapy of the Cardiovascular System
Biomechanics-Ergonomics
Special Techniques of Mobilisation
Physiology
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PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
The following subjects have to be successfully completed before undergraduates are eligible for
their professional placement: Massage Techniques, Natural Means-Electrotherapy I & II,
Special Physical Education, Physiotherapy of Neurological Diseases I, Physiotherapy of the
Musculoskeletal System II, Physiotherapy in Sports, Kinesiology I & II, Kinesiotherapy,
Physiotherapy Evaluation, Physiotherapy in All Ages, Clinical Practice I, II & II,
Physiotherapy of the Cardiovascular System.
4.3
OUTLINE OF SUBJECTS
A1 ANATOMY I General Anatomy. Cells, Tissues, Musculoskeletal system, Osteology,
syndesmology-Joints. Muscular System. The structure of the human body.
A2 HEALTH INFORMATICS Basic Principles of management information systems.
Health information Systems (protocols, classification, coding, communication,
telemedicine). Internet. Artificial intelligence and Medicine. Image Reality Systems,
medicine imaging.
A3 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY Branches of Psychology Intelligence, personality and
adaptation. Mental health Psychology of the child, the adolescent and the elderly.
Psychology of the patient and his family. Individuals with special needs and their families.
Types of psychotherapy.
A4 MASSAGE TECHNIQUES Introduction. Types of massage. Techniques of classical
massage of the connective tissue and specific cross-section. Functional massage. Massage
of reflective points and lymphatic system. Massage selection criteria, indications, contraindications.
A5
ETHICS – INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY Introduction to
Physiotherapy. Ethics philosophy of health professions. Health professions. Law and
Society. Ethics and religion. Human rights.
A6
KINESIOLOGY I Introduction to Kinesiology. Kinds of joints and motion.
Mechanics of muscular function. Neuromuscular base of human motion. Spinal column,
thorax – shoulder girdle, upper extremity. Structure and function. Analysis of motion.
B1 ANATOMY II: Special Anatomy Systems. Bowels. Alimentary System, Intestinal
pipe. Alimentary System, Intestinal pipe. Alimentary glands. Respiratory system.
Cardiovascular system. Urogenital system. Retiuloendothelial system. System of secretary
glands. Nervous system. System of sensory organs.
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B2 PHYSIOLOGY: The cell. Blood. Breath. Cardiovascular system. Peripheral
circulation. Kidneys-uropoietic system. Alimentary system-Food stuffs. Thermoregulation. Nervous system. Secretary glands. Laboratory exercises.
B3 PATHOLOGY: GENERAL PART: Pathological-anatomic elements. International
statistical classification of diseases. Methodology of the sick approach. Concept of
infectious diseases. SPECIAL PART: Main infectious diseases of the adult. Main
diseases of the respiratory-cardiovascular system. Collagen diseases. Inflectional arthritis.
Diseases of secretary glands. Diseases of the kidneys. Main diseases of the alimentary
system, blood and skin.
B4 NEURORHYSIOLOGY: Characteristics and functions of sensory-motor mechanisms.
Their relation with the control system of standing and motion. Proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitations. The effects of cold and heat (warmth, therapeutic
applications). The mechanism of pain and its restraint.
B5 KINESIOLOGY II: Pelvis zone and hips. The joint of the knee. Ankle and leg.
Functional and kinesiological characteristics. Muscle and motions. Differences and
similarities of shoulder girdle and pelvis zone, hip and shoulder. Analysis of gait, analysis
of the upper extremities motion, in activities of open and closed motor chain.
C1 ORTHOPAEDICS: GENERAL PART:. Fractures, Sprains-Dislocations. Injuries of
soft tissues. Amputations-prosthesis-splints .Deformations of the spinal column and the
extremities. Orthopaedic surgery-traumatology. Prosthesis –Orthotics. Inflammatory
arthritis. Degenerative arthritis. Neuropathetic arthritis. Inflectional arthritis. Fibrositis.
C2 NEUROLOGY: Elements of neurophysiology and anatomy of the nervous system.
GENERAL PART: Sensation, mobility. General symptomatology of the brain damage.
SPECIAL PART: Skull and brain damages, diseases of the brain due to vascular
problems, peripheral nerves, muscle diseases Nerve diseases. Relative abnormalitiesCerebral palsy Disseminated sclerosis. Degenerative diseases of the nervous system.
Paraclinic exams in neurology.
C3 SURGERY: General part. Elements of general surgery. Surgery of the thorax. Surgery
of the heart. Surgery of the nerves. Abdominal surgery. Common postoperative
complications. Burns.
C4 BIOMECHANICS-ERGONOMICS: Principles of mechanics and analysis of the
natural laws which condition the musculoskeletal system. Industrial properties of the
muscular system. Development of bone-kinetics and joint- kinetics, morphology and
mechanical properties of the joints of the human body. Principles of mass, center of
gravity, balance and gait, analysis of neurokinesiological mechanisms of proprioceptive
reflexes. Overuse syndrome. The interaction of man-machine, man-computer. Activities
under conditions of high temperatures, humidity, stress etc. Population stereotypes.
Hierarchical diagrams.
C5 NATURAL MEANS –ELECTROTHERAPY I: Hydrotherapy. Thermo therapy in
depth. Ultraviolet radiation. Polarized light. Cryotherapy. Supersonic applications.
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Phonophoresis. Magnetic fields: Elements of biophysics, technical characteristics, protocol
applications. Electromyology. Biological reefed. Elements of electromyology.
C6 KINESIOTHERAPY: Introduction to motion. Introduction to muscular function,
the role of muscle in motion and rehabilitation. Dynamic length and dynamic speed.
General principles of evaluation for the selection of motion. Measurements. Introduction to
the concept of Physiotherapy evaluation. Energetic motion. Strength and endurance.
Relaxation. Immobilization implications. Exercise in water. Hydrokinesiotherapy.
D1 SPECIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Allocation, classification, criteria of physical
education to individuals with: Motor; Sensory disorders and mental disability. Group
programmes of exercise and entertainment. Connection between professional and athletic
activities. Control of driving capacity. Sports events: Special Olympics – Paraolympics,
Greek and international organizations. Special programmes.
D2 METHODS AND TECHNIQUES OF NEUROMUSCULAR
REHABILITATION:
Theoretical basis of the motor control: basic principles of the most important methods and
techniques of neuromuscular rehabilitation. Classic models of motor control: Hierarchical,
Reflexive and Systematic model. Scientific theories and criteria which are used for the
evaluation as well as the selection method by the Physiotherapist, so as to be applied to the
patient with the specific problem with the view of reducing the neuromuscular
malfunctions.
D3 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Study of the respiratory
mechanisms. Evaluation of the respiratory system of a patient in every respiratory problem.
Physiotherapy in patients with respiratory problems intensive care units.
D4 SPECIAL TECHNIQUES OF MOBILIZATION
Introduction, basic concepts, joint movements. Bone position. Control of joint motion.
Sequential series of pain and restriction of motion. Evaluation of joints. Joint mobilization.
Neurodynamic evaluation.
D5 ERGOPHYSIOLOGY. The effects of exercise in neuromuscular, cardiovascular and
respirator system. The effects of exercise on healthy people and on individuals with
specific problems. Nutrition.
D6 NATURAL MEANS – ELECTROTHERAPY II
Introduction to electric stimulation (Biophysics of the electrical stimulation – biological
effects physical-chemical effects).electric Muscular stimulation – Electroaualgesia
(Biodynamic, Biadermic electric neural stimulation – TENS, join streams). Iontophoresis.
Laser radiation biological effects, technical characteristics, protocol applications).
E1 FOREIGN LANGUAGE – TERMINOLOGY.
Use of words communication ability (written, oral). System terminology, applications.
E2 PHYSIOTHERAPY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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Exercise and circulatory system. Evaluation of the Patient with cardiovascular problem.
Physiotherapy to patients with cardirascular problems. Treatment of peripheral vascular
diseases. Cardiopulmonary recovery.
E3 PHYSIOTHERAPY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Physiotherapy
in fractures, sprains, hyper sprains injuries of the muscles, tendons, bursa ligament
elements, nerve injuries, neuritis, obstetrical paralysis, portcullis.
E4 PHYSIOTHERAPY OF THE NEUROLOGIC DISEASES I
Basic Knowledge of the neural system development as well as the motor evolution.
Reflective mechanisms. Guidelines for the evaluation of the motor evolution. Clinic value
of the knowledge of the developmental sequence. Disorders of the muscle tonus and
motion. Cerebral palsy. Diseases of the peripheral nerves, moneneuritis –polyneuritis,
Guillain – Barre syndrome, diphtheria neuritis, diabetic, toxic, metabolic, etc. Muscle
diseases Dystrophies, muscle diseases, myositis, polymyositis etc. Spina bifida and
hydrocaphaly, Polyneuritis.
E5 MARKETING Concept of Marketing. Marketing functions. Research. Analysis of
Market. Consumer’s behavior. Mix Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion).
Advertisement. Evaluation. Control of Marketing results. Marketing in Health Rendering
services. The 4 Ps in the Greek Health Rendering Services.
E6 CLINICAL PRACTICE Clinical training in physioyherapy to patients with cardio
respiratory problems.
F1 FIRST AIDS – HYGIENE. Introduction. Injury and hemorrhage. Foreign bodies.
Injuries caused by natural reasons. Pathological causes which need first aids. Introduction
to artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary recovery. Strapping and baud aging. Splints.
Stretchers. Poisonings and antidotes. Medical kit for First Aids. Emergency tracheotomy.
Philosophy of the indicative danger signs. Principles of Hygiene.
F2 DIAGNOSIS OF IMAGES: Introduction to diagnosis of images. New methods of
images characterization of X- rays. Degenerative changes of the spinal column. Normal
radio anatomy of ulna- hips, shoulder and upper extremities. Arteriographies and
phlebographies. Normal cardio anatomy of tibia – fibula – ankle and thorax.
Cardiovascular system. Alimentary and urogenital system.
F3 PHYSIOTHERAPY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM II.
Study of the standing position. Physiotherapy in deformations of the spinal column and
extremities, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis syndromes and malfunctions, arthoplastic
operations.
F4 PHYSIOTHERAPY OF NEUROGICAL DISEASES II
Clinical physiotherapy evaluation in diseases of the adult nervous system and basic
principles for their treatment. Physiotherapy in brain damages, skull and brain injuries,
spinal cord injuries, cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, Parkinson disease,
neuromuscular disorders. Rehabilitation of gait, balance, self – sufficiency and the
patient’s functional ability.
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F5 ECONOMY OF HEALTH – BIOSTATISTICS
Introduction, basic principles, statistics object, data base. Research, design. Kinds of
research in health. Sampling surveys. Kinds of sampling. Descriptive statistics. Allocations
(bipolar, regular). Inference statistics. (parametric non – parametric control). Analysis of
variance. Examples – statistics applications in physiotherapy studies.
F6 CLINICAL PRACTICE II
Clinical training in the physical therapy of patients with musculoskeletal problems.
G1 PHYSIOTHERAPY EVALUATION
Introduction. Means: Subjective evaluation (case – history, questionnaire, observation,
clinical image etc.) and objective valuation (dynamometers, platforms, voltage curve
electromyography, goniometers, lipometers, evaluation charts of the pain, balance control
apparatus etc.) so as to evaluate both of the factors of the patients’ problems and organize
the rehabilitation. Criteria of choosing the means, techniques and methods. Indicative
applications. Evaluation of the standing position, normal gait, pathological gait, balance,
motion, muscular efficiency (isometric, demetric, pleometric) of sensation and
proprioception. Isomotor evaluation.
G2 RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
What is research? The research problem. Review of journalism. Ethics and research
protocol. Quantification in research. Non – experimental study. Confidence. Experimental
research in physiotherapy. Research release.
G3 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPORTS
Introduction to basic principles of the sports activities. Evaluation of the physical fitness of
the Athletes. First Aids to athletes and their recovery. Physiotherapy programmes
concerning evaluation and rehabilitation of the sports injuries.
G4 CLINICAL PRACTICE III
Clinical training in the physiotherapy of athletes with neurological problems. Sports
physiotherapy. Physiotherapy in different ages.
G5 PHYSIOTHERAPY TO ALL AGES
Differentiation of the physiotherapy approach in every single age.
GRADUATION PROJECT (DISSERTATION) All students are required to submit a
graduation project, which can either be a research review, a research project, or a case
study; each one being supervised by one member of staff (supervisor). The topics of the
dissertations are usually given by the staff of the Department according to the students’
interests and are related to Physiotherapy. The dissertation may be completed after the end
of the last semester or in parallel with the practical placement, depending on the scope and
demands of the particular topic. After the completion of the graduation project and its
approval by the respective supervisor, it is submitted to the department and evaluated by a
panel of three members of the teaching staff. For all issues relating to the students’
dissertations (i.e. choice of topics /supervisors /evaluation panel, progress, elaboration,
various problems etc.) the Dissertation Committee (consisting of three members of the
departmental staff) is responsible.
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PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT A necessary requirement to qualify with a
Physiotherapy degree from the T.E.I. is a practical training period, following the successful
completion of coursework by the student. Practical training is carried out by means of
clinical placements mainly in the public sector (hospitals) and more rarely in the private
sector or in public hospitals abroad. The Department of Physiotherapy together with the
Professional Placement Committee arranges the students' professional placements. The
duration of clinical placements is set at six months for all students and takes place on the
8th semester (provided that he has successfully completed the whole curriculum). During
the training course the supervisor (who is determined by the Department) is checking the
students (overlooks progress, cooperation, any problems arising etc.). Students receive
payment during the practical placement period and are obliged to conform to the rules of
work and safety of the business like every other member of the staff. Also, each student
submits the book of his Practical Training, which includes all the details of his
employment, days of absence, his progress, as well as his card of I.K.A (social security), to
the secretariat. The Head of the Department to which the supporting documents of the
practical training are submitted, decides whether they are to be accepted or rejected.
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ACADEMIC STAFF
5.1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPY SUBJECT GROUP
Dr. George Gioftsos
Assistant Professor, President of the T.E.I. of Lamia
PhD in Biomechanics (London University), MSc in Biomechanical Engineering (Surrey
University), Physiotherapy Degree (T.E.I. of Athens). Member of: Biomechanics Society,
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Panhellenic Society of Physiotherapy, Hellenic
Scientific Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Kinesiology, Biomechanics-Ergonomics, Kinesiotherapy.
Scientific interest: Movement analysis, new technologies for the study of movement,
biomechanics, the elderly.
gioftsos@teilam.gr
22310-44252
Dr. Vasiliki Sakellari
Assistant Professor, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy
PhD in Human Balance (London University), MSc in Ergonomics (London University),
Physiotherapy Degree (T.E.I. of Athens). Member of: Ergonomics Society, Panhellenic
Society of Physiotherapy, Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Physiotherapy of the musculoskeletal system ΙΙ, Physiotherapy of the
Neurologic Diseases II, Massage techniques, Physiotherapy Evaluation.
Scientific interest: Ergonomics, Biomechanics of human posture and balance, clinical
neurophysiology, rehabilitation programmes, education.
vsakellari@teilam.gr
22310-60147
Eleni Kapreli
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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PhD student (Athens University), MSc in Sports Medicine (Nottingham University),
Physiotherapy Degree (T.E.I. of Athens). Member of: Panhellenic Society of
Physiotherapy, Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Physiotherapy in Sports, Physiotherapy in the Respiratory System,
Clinical Practice I.
Scientific interest: Central nervous system in anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees,
neurophysiology of joints and musculoskeletal damage, prevention of sports injuries,
rehabilitation programmes of specific populations (i.e. asthmatics, COAD patients etc.),
falls of the elderly.
ekapreli@teilam.gr
2231060235
Evdokia (Vicky) Billis
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
PhD student (University of Manchester), MSc in Manipulative Therapy (Coventry
University), Physiotherapy degree (University of Leeds), Member of: Manipulative
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy,
Panhellenic Society of Physiotherapy, Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Special Techniques of Mobilisation, Physiotherpy to all ages, Clinical
Practice ΙΙ.
Scientific interest: Low back pain classification systems and cross-cultural comparisons,
management of spinal musculoskeletal problems, spinal and peripheral joint mobilization,
women’s health, falls of the elderly.
billis@teilam.gr
22310-60234
Ioannis Poulis
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
PhD student (University of Manchester), MA in Health Care Ethics and Law (University of
Manchester), Physiotherapy degree (University of La Sapienza). Member of: Chartered
Society of Physiotherapy, Panhellenic Society of Physiotherapy, Hellenic Scientific
Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Ethics-introduction to Physiotherapy, Research methods in
Physiotherapy, Clinical practice II.
Scientific interest: Bioethics and physiotherapy, rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries,
proprioception following arthroplasties, organization of scientific programmes in
physiotherapy.
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iopoulis@hotmail.com
22310-60236
Panagiotis Trigkas
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
PhD student (University of Manchester), MSc in Physiotherapy (University of
Manchester), Physiotherapy degree (N.S.A. University of Sofia). Member of Panhellenic
Society of Physiotherapy.
Teaching modules: Kinesiology, Biomechanics-Ergonomics, Physiotherapy of the
Musculoskeletal System.
Scientific interest: Kinesiology and elecromyographic analysis of lower limb function,
techniques and locomotion models of the knee extensor mechanism, muscle imbalance and
function as pathogenetic factors of musculoskeletal dysfunction, biomechanics and clinical
applications in physiotherapy.
trigkas@teilam.gr
22310-60222
5.1.2 GENERAL SUBJECT GROUP STAFF
Dimitrios Avdelidis
Associate Professor, Head of the General Subject Group
Neurologist, Psychiatrist. PhD (Athens University), previously being a Consultant of the
Neurology Department of Laikon Hospital of Athens. Member of the Hellenic
Neurological Society.
Teaching modules: Neurology, Neurophysiology.
Scientific interest: Clinical neurophysiology, diseases of the extrapyramidal system,
diseases of the peripheral nervous system.
22310-60203
Panagiotis Zigouris
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Lecturer in Physiotherapy
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Christos Theodorou
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Degree in Medicine (Medical University of Rome, Italy), Orthopaedic Surgeon. Member
of the Hellenic Society of Surgery-Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and of the Hellenic
Society of Metabolic Bone Research.
Teaching modules: Anatomy I, Orthopaedics
Scientific interest: Sports injuries of the knee, spinal deformities, neurological conditions
of the musculoskeletal system, surgical rehabilitation of hand injuries.
22310-60232
5.2
LABORATORY ASSISTANTS
Stavros Apostolopoulos
Konstantinos Sourlis
Alekos Christakis
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GUIDE FOR THE STUDENTS -USEFUL
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SECRETARIAT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Secretariat of the Department of Physiotherapy is on the 1st floor of the
F.H.C.P building. Students can be informed about administrative issues at the ground floor
of the building, in the guardroom between 11.00- 13.00 ever day, where somebody from
the secretariat will be there.
More detailed information about administrative issues can be found at the
Secretariat of the Department of Physiotherapy from 08.00 –14.00 during weekdays
(Information: Mrs. Salta).
6.2
FEEDING
The T.E.I. of Lamia has one student restaurant, not far from the city centre. The institute
offers food vouchers (coupons) for lunch and dinner on all days of the week.
Students, once enrolled at the T.E.I., are eligible for obtaining food vouchers. In order for
each student to apply to receive these vouchers, he must submit the following documents:
1. Financial statement from the Revenue Office or Financial Situation Certificate from
their Municipality or Community
2. A family status certificate
3. Their student identification card (ID)
4. Two (2) photographs
The number of vouchers are given to students are in accordance to their family income.
The preconditions are exactly the same for Greek students, foreign students, Cypriotes and
the for students of the same descent.
More detailed information about food can be found at the T.E.I. of Lamia and at
the Student Welfare Office from 08.00 –14.00 during weekdays.
6.3
ACCOMMODATION
Students are granted an accommodation benefit according to their financial situation. The
necessary supporting documents for applying for the accommodation benefit are:
1. A family status certificate from the Student’s Municipality or Community.
2. A financial statement from the Revenue Office or Financial Situation Certificate from
their Municipality or Community
3. Certificate of studies for brother or sister
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More detailed information about accommodation can be found at the T.E.I. of
Lamia and at the Student Welfare Office from 08.00 –14.00 during weekdays.
6.5
HEALTH SERVICES
According to the Article 2, Paragraph 2 of the Law 1404/83, all the students of the T.E.I.
are granted a full medical and clinical care under the precondition that they are not insured
by any other insurance organisation or social security.
The medical – clinical care is not valid when the student:
1. has been enlisted for military service
2. has obtained his degree
3. has completed the maximum of the study period
4. has lost his student capacity for any other reason
5. has suspended his studies
The medical – clinic care is provided only in the city of the T.E.I. or its branches with the
exception of an emergency and in cases where the student needs a special treatment that
cannot be given in the place of the T.E.I.
More detailed information about the health services can be found at the T.E.I. of
Lamia and at the Student Welfare Office from 08.00 –14.00 during weekdays.
6.6
ΕUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC) PROGRAMMES
There are various European Programmes offered to the undergraduate students of the
T.E.I., such as Socrates, Leonardo Da Vinci, the Institute for State Scholarships (I.K.Y.)
etc. The SOCRATES programme enables students to perform one or two semesters or their
dissertation abroad, to another Institute that the T.E.I. of Lamia has formed a mutual
contract. The Leonardo Da Vinci programme offers professional placements to
undergraduates for a maximum of three months.
More detailed information can be given at the Public Relations Office, at the
ground floor of the Building of Technological Applications.
6.7
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE
The public relations office, which is housed in the main building of the T.E.I., is
responsible for informing students on state scholarships, graduate and postgraduate studies
abroad and processing applications for these. It also undertakes applications for all EC
programmes and other programmes such as Tempus, Comet and organises staff visits from
other institutes. It is also involved in the organisation of conferences and educational and
cultural activities of the T.E.I..
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More detailed information can be given at the Public Relations Office, at the
ground floor of the Building of Technological Applications.
6.8
LIBRARY SERVICES
The library has been established in 1994 with the aims to obtain, organize
and preserve printed and non-printed matter, to support the academic staff and the research
programmes that run within the Institute, and contribute to the educational and cultural
development of the staff, the students of the T.E.I. as well as the whole local community.
Library Services are located into two floors, at the new building of the T.E.I. and cover an
overall space of 1400square metres.
The selection of material within the Library consists of:
approx. 7500 volumes of books
100 different journals
on-line access to Heal-Link databases
76 cd-rom titles
2 bibliography databases in cd-rom
dissertations from most Departments
More detailed information about Library Services can be given within the Library
from 08.00 –14.00 during weekdays.
6.9
SPORTING ACTIVITIES AT THE T.E.I. OF LAMIA
There are various sports group that have been formed, in order to entertain and preserve the
fitness of the undergraduate students of the T.E.I. of Lamia, such as basketball, football,
volleyball swimming teams etc.
For more detailed information about the sporting activities can be given within the
Gymnasium.
6.10
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AT THE T.E.I. OF LAMIA
There are many entertainment groups at the T.E.I. who organise various
cultural activities. Within the premises of the T.E.I there is a radio station as well as a
theatrical team. Many theatrical performances with free admission to students and staff
have been given. There is also a music group, which includes classical, modern and folk
music. This group also organise musical evenings. There are also dancing lessons are
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available at the T.E.I. with great emphasis on national Greek dances, from the islands and
central Greece.
6.11
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
SERVICES
Director of the Physiotherapy Department
Secretariat of the Physiotherapy Department
Public and International Relations Office
Student welfare
Library
Gymnasium
Guardroom of F.H.C.P
PHONE NUMBER
22310-60147
22310-60176, 22310-60177
22310-60163, 22310-48023
22310-60166
22310-60171, 22310-60172
22310-60150
22310-60106
Address : 3rd Klm Old National Road Lamia-Athens, 35100 Lamia
Website: http://www.teilam.gr
Email: physiodep@teilam.gr
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7.1
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Department of Physiotherapy of the T.E.I. of Lamia is developing a
postgraduate programme in physiotherapy via the internet, together with five other
european universities (1. University College Dublin School of Physiotherapy, Ireland; 2.
Escola Superior Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto, Portugal; 3. Haute Ecole Leonardo da
Vinci,Parnasse, Belgium; 4. Division of Physiotherapy, Linköping Universitat, Sweden; 5.
Hogeschool Brabant, the Netherlands). The postgraduate course is titled: “Web-based
Master in Physiotherapy”, is directed to qualified physiotherapists and will be taught in the
English language. This programme is granted from the European programmes
Socrates/Erasmus.
7.2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Despite the fact that the Department of Physiotherapy is a newly developed
one, international relations with similar institutes abroad are encouraged.
Since 1998 the department has been an actively involved member of the European network
of Physiotherapy in higher education. The particular network aims to establish European
standards in physiotherapy education.
Also, since 1999 collaborates with the Centre for Rehabilitation Science, University of
Manchester for research and educational issues; a mutual (collaborative) agreement is at
the process of being signed. Also, the joint supervision of a PhD student has been accepted
by the University of Manchester. Dr. Gioftsos has been the supervisor at Lamia and a large
part of the student’s PhD has already being performed in the Department’s laboratories
during the academic year 2002-2003.
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We would like to thank the students Milonas Spiros, Bitsaki Eftychia, and Zoyla
Chrisoula for their assistance in the editing of the Prospectus of the Department of
Physiotherapy. We would also like to thank the Administrative Offices of the T.E.I. of
Lamia for the provision of information.
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