COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Physical Therapy Methods and Principles IV
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FYT 202
Spring
2
12
8
11
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
-
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aims of the course are to describe the widely used basic electrotherapy modalities in the clinic and to apply these modalities which are based on the principles of ergonomics with clinical practice together.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To be able to use the up to date knowledge about effect mechanisms and current properties in maintenance and usage of the electrotherapy modalities,
  • To be able to select right electrods for treatment area and give proper ergonomic positions for different pathologies,
  • To be able to define the problem during practice and to continue the practice with creative solutions,
  • To be able to maintain right and open communication with patients, patient's relatives and team collegues,
  • To be able to carry through the necessity of job security and environment protection before treatment, during treatment and after treatment,
  • To be able to make proper practice by considering social, cultural and universal ethical values.
Course Description The course of the semester is defined as follows; diadynamic current and practice application, interference current and practice application, Russian current and fields of application, high-voltage discrete galvanic stimulation and practice application, laser and practice application, the biofeedback mechanism and practice application and finally comparison of electrotherapy
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction To Physical Therapy Methods and Principles IV
2 Russian Stimulation+Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 79-85
3 High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation +Practice Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 109-119
4 High Density LASER+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
5 Electrotherapy In Water-Based Practice+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
6 Electrotherapy In Muscle Stimulation+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
7 Electrotherapy In Wound Healing+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
8 Midterm Exam E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations, Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 243-250
9 Electrotherapy In Pain E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
10 Electrotherapy Applications In Specific Pathologies I+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
11 Electrotherapy Applications In Specific Pathologies II+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
12 Electrotherapy Applications In Specific Pathologies III+Practice E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations
13 Electrotherapy Applications In Specific Pathologies IV+Practice E-sources, Powerpoint Presentations
14 Review of The Semester
15 Review of The Semester
16 Final Exam E-Sources, Powerpoint Presentations, Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı, 243-250
Course Notes/Textbooks

- Şimşek N, Kırdı N. Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi, 2016; 2. Baskı 
Suggested Readings/Materials

E-Sources,

Powerpoint Presentations

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
12
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
8
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
7
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
12
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
4
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
5
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
15
    Total
286

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

 X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

 X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

 X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

 X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

 X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

 X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

 X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

 X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

 X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

 X
11

To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

 X
12

To know the legal aspects of the field of physiotherapy, and work within this framework

 X
13

To determine the needs of the induviduals under their responsibility and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest