MFMY0711s Critical Thinking in Physiotherapy - seminar

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petra Amchová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petra Amchová, Ph.D.
Rehabilitation Clinic – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Supplier department: Rehabilitation Clinic – Joint workplaces with the University Hospital Brno - workplaces of the Bohunice and Mater. Hospital – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Tue 16. 9. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 30. 9. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 14. 10. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 4. 11. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 11. 11. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 25. 11. 8:30–10:10 C15/332, Tue 9. 12. 8:30–10:10 C15/332
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the course is to develop critical thinking and the ability to navigate information in the field of healthcare. Students will learn to distinguish between verified facts, misinformation, and so-called fake news, and will acquire skills necessary for searching, evaluating, and applying evidence-based information. Emphasis is placed on the ability to refute false or misleading claims and to promote a rational approach in clinical practice.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: - work rationally with information - become aware of their errors in thinking, analysis and interpretation of information - effectively search for texts of scientific articles and evaluate their quality - communicate effectively with patients
Key topics
  • 1. General Principles of Critical Thinking
  • 2. Natural vs. Chemical
  • 3. Evidence-Based Medicine
  • 4. How to do a clinical study?
  • 5. The Psychology of Quackery
  • 6. Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
  • 7. Essays + Discussion
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
1) Interactice lectures: Seminar materials will be uploaded in the interactive syllabus in the Information Syllabus. 2) A short quiz will follow each lesson to verify the take-home message
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
1) A quiz after each seminar (3–5 questions, with the option to retake the quiz). 2) Submission of an essay on a chosen topic (1–2 pages), followed by a discussion. The final essay will be assessed based on comprehension of the text, critical evaluation, and the ability to interpret information.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
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