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
FTR3012	Pediatric Rehabilitation	Spring	2	2	3	5

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. HAZAL GENÇ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. TUĞÇE TAHMAZ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	NONE
Course Objectives:	Students taking this course learn about pediatric physiotherapy approaches including motor development, motor learning, cerebral palsy, congenital brachial plexus injuries, torticollis, orthopedic problems and treatment approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who can successfully complete this course;
1) Know the scope of pediatric rehabilitation. Know motor development and motor control.
2) Understand the logic of neurophysiological approaches.
3) Know and apply physiotherapy approaches in newborns and cerebral palsy.
4) Can make measurements and evaluations.
5) Can plan and apply physiotherapy programs in brachial plexus, torticollis and spina bifida diseases.

Course Content

To have sufficient knowledge and equipment in the field of pediatric rehabilitation.
To define evidence-based practices in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation practices and to determine problem-solving methods, to use theories in health promotion, protection and care.
To be able to use evaluation methods in pediatric diseases and to offer solution suggestions.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Intruduction to Pediatric Physiotherapy
2)	Growth - Development and Motor Control Theories
3)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Risk Babies
4)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy
5)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy
6)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pediatric Orthopedic Problems
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries
9)	Pediatric neuromuscular diseases physiotherapy and rehabilitation
10)	Neural tube defects and rehabilitation
11)	Torticollis Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation & Down Syndrome and rehabilitation
12)	Childhood rheumatic diseases and rehabilitation
13)	Technology-Assisted Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Pediatric Diseases
14)	General Assessment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Will be given weekly

References:

• Karaduman A. (2018) Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Cilt 2 Hipokrat Kitapevi
• Pediatrik nöromusküler hastalıklarda fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon / editörler
Ayşe Karaduman, Öznur Tunca Yılmaz, İpek Alemdaroğlu.
• Pediatrik fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon / editör Bülent Elbasan.
• Pediatrik rehabilitasyon: ilkeler ve uygulama / editörler Michael A.
• Alexander, Dennis J. Matthews; çeviri editörü Birol Balaban.
• Pediatrik fizyoterapi ve rehabiitasyon / editör Tülay Tarsuslu Şimşek.

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	13	2	26
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	10	7	70
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			128

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.	4
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.	5
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.	2
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.	1
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.	3