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
FTR2001 Physical Modalities and Electrotherapy I Fall 3 2 4 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. HASAN KEREM ALPTEKİN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi LEYLA ATAŞ BALCI
Instructor MİRSAD ALKAN
Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to gain knowledge and skills of definition of the physical and electrical therapeutic modalities; application of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, selection of the appropriate treatment for the problem, decission of using treatment modalities.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Combine electrotherapy with other physiotherapy approaches.
2. Explain the treatment protocols.
3. Prepare the electrotherapy modalities for treatment.
4. Give examples about electrotherapy technologies.
5. Select evidence based approaches in electrotherapy.

Course Content

This course contains; history of electrotherapy and direct currents, iontophoresis, galvanic current in physiotherapy , modified direct currents, electrodiagnostic testing, faradic currents, low-frequency currents, transcutaneous electrical stimulation, diadynamic currents, interferential current, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, functional electrical stimulation, Russian current, applications methods.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) History of electrotherapy and direct currents
2) Galvanic currents and Iontophoresis
3) Modified direct currents, faradic current and sinusoidal current
4) Electrodiagnostic tests
5) Pain and transcutaneous electrical stimulation
6) Diadynamic currents
7) Midterm exam
8) Interferential currents
9) Russian currents
10) Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
11) Functional electrical stimulation
12) High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Current
13) Matrix rhythm therapy
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes: Ders notları haftalık olarak verilecektir. Courses sheets will be given weekly. Dersin devam zorunluluğu %70'tir The attendance requirement is 70%
References: 1. Özdinçler, A. R. (2014) Fiziksel Modaliteler ve Elektroterapi. İstanbul: İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2. Yakut, E. (2008) Kanıta Dayalı Elektroterapi. Pelikan Yayınları 3. Şimşek, N., Kırdı, N. (2015) Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar. Hipokrat Kitabevi 4- Sabahi, M. (2002) Electrotherapy Clinical Procedures Manual, McGrow-Hill, NY.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 2 % 30
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 2 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 13 2 26
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 13 6 78
Presentations / Seminar 1 1 1
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 2 4
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 2 2 4
Total Workload 152

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. 3
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 1
6) To have skills for training and consulting according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 2
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 2
8) To be able to use skills for effective communication. 2
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