ECTS - Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Methods I

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Methods I (FTR102) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Methods I FTR102 2. Semester 2 4 0 4 10
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice, Observation Case Study.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Gamze Polat
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to examine the electrophysical principles of electrotherapy devices frequently used in physiotherapy units, the indications and contraindications of electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy, the tissue responses resulting from application, and to provide the necessary knowledge and skills on how to use these devices.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • By the end of this course, students will: Learn the indications and contraindications of electrotherapy modalities, Learn the use of electrotherapy devices and the application methods of the modalities.
Course Content Physiological characteristics of electrotherapy, providing care of therapeutic agents, electrophysiological basics, electrotherapy agents, selection of electrical stimulation for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Electrotherapy
2 Direct Currents
3 Faradic and Sinusoidal Currents
4 Diadynamic Currents
5 TENS
6 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
7 Functional Electrical Stimulation
8 Midterm Theoretical Exam
9 ESWT
10 Interferential Current
11 Russian Current
12 Microcurrent Therapy
13 High-Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Current

Sources

Course Book 1. Arzu Razak Özdinçler (2019), Elektroterapi ve Fiziksel Modaliteler
Other Sources 2. Bélanger, A. Ünal, E., Dalkılınç, M., & Kaya, D. (2012). Kanıta Dayalı Elektroterapi

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 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 60
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 Have basic up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. X
2 Has basic knowledge about the use of tools and equipment in the field of physiotherapy. X
3 Can use field terminology effectively. X
4 Participates in research, projects and events that support scientific development. X
5 Uses basic theoretical and practical knowledge about physiotherapy. X
6 Can put forward creative ideas to solve unpredictable problems that may be encountered in physiotherapy practices. X
7 Have the ability to interpret safe work environment requirements, risks and hazards.
8 Evaluates the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy with a critical approach, determines the learning needs and directs the learning. X
9 Able to communicate qualifiedly at a professional level and use terminology correctly. X
10 In his professional practices, he uses the knowledge he has acquired from other fields such as health services management and behavioral sciences by integrating them with his practices. X
11 Evaluates health by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health, identifies and analyzes problems and takes part in studies planned for solutions. X
12 Can use medical terms and terminology specific to human anatomy and physiotherapy. X
13 It takes responsibility in the health practices it offers in cooperation with different disciplines X
14 The physiological structure, functional capacity and physical activity/exercise behaviors of healthy and sick individuals can determine the relationship between the individual's health and his physical and social environment. X
15 Has basic knowledge of foreign languages

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 16 4 64
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 7 4 28
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 7 4 28
Total Workload 250