PHYSIOTHERAPY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FZT2010	Physiotherapy in Pediatrics	Fall Spring	2	0	2	3

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:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s):	Assist. Prof. ÖZLEM GÜNGÖR
Course Objectives:	To evaluate and practice the different physical therapy approaches in pediatric patients.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to debate the principles of pediatric rehabilitation.
2) Will be able to distinguish normal motor development and the development of risk babies.
3) Will be able to debate cerebral palsy.
4) Wiil able to distinguish the other pathologies which field of interest of pediatric rehabilitation.

Course Content

Growth and development , developmental neurology , cerebral palsy in physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy and rehabilitation in subjects such as spina bifida are covered in this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Growth and development
2)	Normal Motor Development 1
3)	Normal Motor Development 2
4)	Cerebral Palsy 1
5)	Cerebral Palsy 2
6)	Spina Bifida
7)	Traumatic Brain Injuries
8)	Muscle Diseases - 1
9)	Muscle Diseases - 2
10)	Brachial Plexus Injuries
11)	Autism Spectrum Disorders
12)	Congenital Deformities
13)	Congenital Hip Dislocation
14)	Torticollis

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Birol Balaban. Pediatrik Rehabilitasyon İlkeler ve Uygulama. Pelikan Yayınları. 2013.
References:	Mintaze Kerem Günel, Serebral Palside Fizyoterapi Stuart Porter. Tidy's Physiotherapy,2008,Çeviri,Pelikan yayıncılık

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
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			79

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 be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally
2)	To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively
3)	To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
4)	To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication
5)	To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6)	To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
7)	To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally
8)	To be able to independently carry out a given task using basic knowledge in the field of physiotherapy.
9)	To be able to perform all physiotherapy-related applications in accordance with the technique
10)	To provide the patient with the necessary information before treatment and prepare him/her appropriately for treatment
11)	To be able to use physiotherapy equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, to be able to control them and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way