Training: "The Importance of Physiological Spine Extension – From Birth to Adulthood"
This course is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of academic staff in diagnosing and treating spinal dysfunctions across various age groups. The program includes diagnostic techniques, case analysis, and practical therapeutic exercises, preparing participants to implement the acquired knowledge in professional physiotherapy practice and student teaching. Participants will learn to apply advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic procedures with a focus on integrating research findings into clinical practice. The program involves 5 international academic staff, 8 international students, and 2 international doctoral students. The 5-day, on-site training at UJK includes 10 hours of theory and 25 hours of practical training.
Participation requirements (mandatory):
- have the status of a student of a foreign higher education and science institution (from at least the 2nd year of first-cycle studies), or a PhD candidate of a foreign higher education and science institution, or academic staff of foreign higher education institutions, in the fields: physiotherapy, rehabilitation, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy and other health sciences
- fields: physiotherapy, rehabilitation, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, or other health sciences
- possess English language skills at least at level B2
- have independently and voluntarily declared their willingness to participate in the IIEP
- have declared readiness for active participation in practical classes conducted using diagnostic systems (DIERS Formetric 4D, ultrasound, sEMG) and case work on clinical cases
Preferential criteria (if applications exceed available spots):
- English language proficiency above B2 – 5 points
- motivation and justification for participation in the IIEP, conformity of the candidate’s profile with the course topic – 0–10 points
Recruitment:
- applications submitted via the UJK electronic recruitment system
- ranking list created after the deadline
Documents required from accepted candidates:
- signed application form (including declaration of voluntary willingness to participate in the IIEP) – generated and printed from the Electronic Recruitment System
- CV
- motivation letter in English (minimum 500 words)
- a certificate of academic status (student, PhD candidate, academic staff)
- a statement of English language proficiency at least B2, or an appropriate certificate confirming proficiency in this language
- GDPR declarations and consent to data processing, signed recruitment regulations
