Program Overview
The Curso de Fisioterapia Pediátrica at Universidad Europea de Madrid specializes physiotherapists in diagnosing, assessing, and treating neurological conditions in children. Through hands-on learning and expert faculty, students acquire evidence-based manual treatment skills, assessment techniques, and therapeutic tools. The program prepares graduates for careers in early intervention programs, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers specializing in pediatric neurorehabilitation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Curso de Fisioterapia Pediátrica is a program designed to specialize physiotherapists in diagnosing, assessing, and treating children with neurological conditions. It utilizes the latest scientifically validated studies and treatments. Students will acquire manual treatment skills and assessment techniques based on scientific evidence and clinical experience from leading experts in the field.
Outline:
The program is structured into six modules:
- Module 1: Bases de desarrollo infantil
- Introduction to Early Intervention and current intervention models.
- Neurological conditions in early childhood and infancy.
- Acquisition of postural control.
- "From neuroscience to therapy"
- Module 2: Etapas del desarrollo sensorio-motor
- Assessment as the basis of treatment.
- Sensory stimulation and innate motor component.
- Module 3: Neurología del desarrollo
- Focus on early detection and intervention in motor development disorders.
- General movements.
- Development of "Marte Meo" skills.
- Module 4: Razonamiento clínico, planificación de objetivos terapéuticos
- Evaluation of results.
- Therapeutic approach from sensory facilitation.
- Pediatric Assessment Scales.
- Restrictive therapy.
- Intensive therapy.
- Module 6: Herramientas de tratamiento en Neurorehabilitación Pediátrica II
- Aquatic therapy.
Teaching:
- The program features a renowned faculty of active professionals and international experts in the field.
- The program utilizes a hands-on, experiential learning model.
- Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulated hospital.
Careers:
- Graduates will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to work as specialized physiotherapists in pediatric neurological conditions.
- Potential career paths include:
- Early intervention programs.
- Specialized neurorehabilitation areas in hospitals with early intervention and pediatric services.
- Rehabilitation centers specializing in pediatric care.
Other:
- The program is designed to integrate knowledge from various disciplines, enriching the professional practice of students.
- The program incorporates the latest therapeutic tools and scientific knowledge, adapted for clinical practice.
- The program is offered in Spanish and takes place in Villaviciosa de Odón.
- The program is 4 ECTS and lasts 6 months.
- The program is a "Título Propio" (own title) and graduates receive a Diploma de Experto en Neurorehabilitación Pediátrica.
- The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Madrid.
- The program is part of the Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences.
- The program is available for download as a catalog.
