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
FTR4075	Physiotherapy in Intensive Care Unit	Fall	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):	Instructor SENA VARGEL
Course Objectives:	Assessment methods in intensive care unit patients, usage of life support equipment in clinical monitorization and assessment, mechanical ventilation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods, clinical decision making.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Gains knowledge and skill in effective evaluation of patient's systems in intensive care unit and interpretations of findings. Defines patient selection and evaluation methods in intensive care unit. Gains knowledge and skill in planning relevant physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions, clinical decision making and implementation. Gains skill in assessment of life support equipments and accessory devices. Comprehends use of life support equipments and accessory devices in evaluation, clinical monitorization, and treatment in intensive care unit.

Course Content

Pathophysiology and rehabilitation of critical illness and respiratory failure, evaluation in intensive care patients, use of life support equipment in clinical monitoring and evaluation, mechanical ventilation, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications, clinical decision making.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course description and content
2)	Pathophysiology and effects of critical illness and respiratory failure on body system
3)	Evaluation and assessment in critical illness
4)	Evaluation and assessment in critical illness
5)	Breathing retraining and techniques to increase lung volume
6)	Airway clearance techniques in the intensive care
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in prevention of complications in critical illness
9)	Physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in prevention of complications in critical illness
10)	Patient mobilization and exercise in intensive care
11)	Usage of life support equipment in clinical monitorization and assessment
12)	Management of patients with mechanical ventilation and weaning from mechanical ventilation
13)	Clinical decision making in physiotherapy and rehabilitation in intensive care
14)	General overview

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

1. Harden B, Cross J, Broad MA, Quint M, Ritson P, Thomas S. Respiratory Physiotherapy: An On-Call Survival Guide. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 2nd ed. 2009.
2. Pryor JA, Prasad AS. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac problems: Adults and Pediatrics. 4th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone; 2008.
3. DeTurk W, Cahalin L. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. An Evidence-Based Approach. 2nd ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2010.
4. Fatih Erbahçeci. Temel Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon. Hipokrat Yayınevi, Ankara, 2019.
5. Fizyoterapi ve Rrehabilitasyon-3, Pelikan Tıp Teknik Kitapevi, Ankara, 2019.

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

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.
2)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
3)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
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)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
6)	To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community.
7)	To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions.
8)	To be able to use skills for effective communication.
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.
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
12)	To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity.