ECTS - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Diseases

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Diseases (PTR314) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Rheumatic Diseases PTR314 Area Elective 2 0 0 2 2
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Problem Solving, Brain Storming.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Acet
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the assessment methods and rehabilitation approaches for rheumatologic diseases.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explains the definitions, pathophysiology, characteristics, and fundamental principles of rheumatic diseases.
  • Assesses rheumatic diseases.
  • Designs treatment programs for rheumatic diseases.
  • Applies treatment programs for rheumatic diseases.
  • Modifies the treatment program when necessary.
Course Content Classification of rheumatic diseases, definitions, effects on musculoskeletal system, physiotherapy in rheumatic diseases, evaluation methods and appropriate rehabilitation approaches.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Assessment methods in rheumatic diseases Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
2 Assessment methods in rheumatic diseases-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
3 Fundamental principles of therapeutic exercises and physical activity in rheumatic diseases Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
4 Treatment approaches in rheumatic diseases Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
5 Treatment approaches in rheumatic diseases-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
6 Joint protection and fatigue management in rheumatic diseases Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
7 Joint protection and fatigue management in rheumatic diseases-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
8 Midterm
9 Rheumatoid arthritis Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
10 Rheumatoid arthritis-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
11 Ankylosing spondylitis Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
12 Ankylosing spondylitis-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
13 Osteoarthritis Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
14 Osteoarthritis-2 Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
15 Fibromyalgia Reading the relevant chapter from the reference book.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Dziedzic, K., & Hammond, A. (Eds.). (2010). Rheumatology: Evidence-based practice for physiotherapists and occupational therapists (1. baskı). Churchill Livingstone.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Makes the necessary measurement, evaluation, identification, analysis and planning by determining the near and far goals in line with the knowledge, concepts and principles specific to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
2 Determines the appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment program by using the acquired knowledge, skills and evidence-based clinical decision-making processes, applies it systematically and safely, taking into account the principles of occupational safety, reorganizes or terminates it when necessary. X
3 Uses information sources in the field of physiotherapy, collects data, keeps reports, plans, analyzes and conducts professional and academic studies independently, taking into account ethical and deontological approaches. X
4 Takes responsibility individually within the team to solve problems encountered in applications related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and cooperates interdisciplinary by using communication skills. X
5 Adopts the principle of lifelong learning for the continuity of personal development, uses information and communication technologies, follows developments in the field, organizes and supports quality improvement programs. X
6 Knows the duties, rights and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapy, acts in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards, and maintains professional behavior in the international arena. X
7 Contributes to the production and implementation of health policy in accordance with the changing and increasing needs of society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 2 28
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 11 11
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 11 11
Total Workload 50