FTR3073 Geriatric PhysiotherapyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
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
FTR3073 Geriatric Physiotherapy Fall
Spring
2 0 2 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ALİ VEYSEL ÖZDEN
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: To evaluate the physical therapy approaches in geriatric patients.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Will be able to debate introduction geriatric rehabilitation, overview and healthy living.
2. Will be able to debate musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, psychosocial changes in elderly.
3. Will be able to debate exercise applications in elderly.
4. Will be able to debate innovative approaches in geriatric rehabilitation.

Course Content

This course include; get old with health, physiologic changes with aging, exercise modalities in eldery.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Geriatric Rehabilitation
2) Get old with health and polypharmacy
3) Musculoskeletal changes
4) Cardiopulmonary changes
5) Neurologic changes
6) Balance and gait disorders
7) Mid term exam
8) Sensory changes
9) Psychosocial changes in geriatrics
10) Therapuetic exercises
11) Group exercises
13) innovation in geriatric rehabilitation and technology-assisted exercises
14) Practice

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: haftalık olarak verilecektir.- will be given weekly.
References: - Ham, R. J. (1997) Primary Care Geriatrics.: A Case –Based Approach. St Louis: Mosby Year Book
- Landefeld, C. S., Palmer, R. M., Johnson, M. A., Johnson, C. B., Lyons, W. L. (2004) Current Geriatric Diagnosis & Treatment. NewYork: McGraw–Hill Companies

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 0
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
Study Hours Out of Class 10 12 120
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 150

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. 5
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. 5
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. 3
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. 2