COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Neurological Diseases
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FYT 204
Spring
2
0
2
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives At theend of thiscourse, students aims to acquire knowledge about the general characteristics of neurological diseases,the most common complications in neurology patients followed in the clinic and applied physiotherapy methods.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Be able to identify most common neurological diseases
  • • Explain the structure and organization of the nervous system.
  • • Explain the impact and mechanisms of physicaltherapy in neurological diseases
  • • Define orthotic devices and walking aids used in neurological diseases.
  • • List the signs and symptoms are caused by neurological diseases.
Course Description This course includes; Introduction and Organization of the Nervous System, Structure of the Nervous System , Approach to Neurological patient , Neuromuscular Diseases , Spinal Cord İnjuries , Peripheral Nerve İnjuries, Disc Herniation , Multiple Sclerosis , Parkinson, Stroke , Neurology of Aging , Pressure Ulcers , Orthotics in Neurological Diseases , Assistant Devices to Walk in Neurological Disorders.
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Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction and Organization of theNervous System
2 Structure of the Nervous System
3 Approach to Neurological patient
4 Multiple Sclerosis
5 Parkinson
6 Cerebral Palsy
7 Stroke
8 Midterm exam
9 Peripheral Nerve İnjuries
10 Polyneuropathy
11 Trap neuropathy
12 Disc Herniation
13 Spinal cord injury
14 Assistant Devices to Walk in Neurological Disorders
15 Overview
16 Final exam
Course Notes/Textbooks Çeviri: Prof.Dr. Mehmet Özmenoğlu. Merritt’s Nöroloji El Kitabı, Güneş TıpKitabevi, 2003
Suggested Readings/Materials SueWoodward, Ann-Marie Mestecky, Çevirenler: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif Topçuoğlu, Prof. Dr. Zehra Durna, Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan. Nörolojik Bilimler Hemşireliği Kanıta Dayalı Uygulamalar. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2013. ISBN: 9789754209631

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
1
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
45
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
7
55
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
45
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
Study Hours Out of Class
15
1
15
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
3
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
10
    Total
82

 

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

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

10

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

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

X

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