PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTR3003	Orthotics and Prosthetics Rehabilitation	Spring	2	2	3	4

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. HAZAL GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor SENA TEBER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course provides general information about orthoses and prosthetics. Introduction to orthoses, indications, applications, necessary modifications and possible complications. To teach physiotherapy students to plan and implement appropriate treatment programs to increase the effectiveness of orthoses and rehabilitation, and to develop patient-centered problem-solving skills. Introduction to prosthetics, indications, applications, necessary modifications and possible complications. To be able to plan and implement appropriate amputee rehabilitation programs.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course;
1. Define the basic mechanics and principles of orthosis
2. Decide on the correct orthosis indications.
3. Evaluate patients before and after orthosis application.
4. Compare different orthosis materials.
5. Investigate orthosis-related complications.
6. Have knowledge about the parts and manufacturing stages of prostheses.
7. Select appropriate prostheses for amputees or congenital extremity patients.
8. Plan and implement appropriate evaluations in accordance with the prosthesis stage.
9. Plan and implement the appropriate rehabilitation program.
10. Develop amputee-based problem-solving skills.

Course Content

This course includes hand and foot arches and special splinting for them, orthoses suitable for different rheumatological and neurological diseases in the upper and lower extremities, orthoses in various tendon and plexus injuries, trunk orthoses used in spinal diseases, long walking and hip orthoses, and the use of computerized technological support in orthosis and splint application.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Orientation
2)	Orthosis classification: purposes and prosthesis indications and orthosis, material technologies
3)	Upper extremity pathologies and orthoses
4)	Upper extremity pathologies and orthoses
5)	Lower extremity orthoses
6)	AFO
7)	Spinal Orthoses
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Introduction to prosthesis
10)	Lower extremity prosthesis: transtibial and transfemoral prosthesis
11)	Lower extremity prosthesis: Hip and knee disarticulation amputee Rehabilitation
12)	Lower extremity prosthesis: hemipelvectomy prosthesis amputee Rehabilitation
13)	Stump care and stump exercises
14)	General Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Haftalık olarak verilecektir. /Will be given weekly
References:	1- Michelle M. Lusardi,Caroline C.Nielsen,ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS IN REHABILITATION I-II,Elsweer,2006.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Application	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	7	8	56
Homework Assignments	1	6	6
Quizzes	1	3	3
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation field.	5
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.	5
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.	4
4)	To define evidence-based practices and determine problem solving methods in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices, using theories in health promotion, protection and care.	5
5)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.	5
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.	4
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions.	4
8)	To be able to use skills for effective communication.	3
9)	To be able to select and use modern tools, techniques and modalities in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices; to be able to use health information technologies effectively.	4
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	1
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	2
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.	3