INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to inform the students about the definition, content and development of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation and its structure in the country and abroad; to give information about undergraduate and graduate education in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, current regulations, professional practices and teamwork; to evaluate the duties and responsibilities of the physiotherapist, ethical values and communication. The course will help new beginners in physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate education to learn about the sub-branches of the field. Cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, sports rehabilitation as well as major areas such as geriatric rehabilitation will allow the recognition of specialized areas. The course will be given theoretically, with various video-supported visuals.

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

No evaluation items have been defined.

Course outcomes

1. 01 Describes physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
2. 02 Explains the core responsibility of the physiotherapy.
3. 03 Defines role of Its within the PTR team
4. 04 Defines PTR team in different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation
5. 05 Defines communication skill between team members and their professional boundaries

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Pagliarulo, M. A. Introduction to Physical Therapy-E-BOOK. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2021.
2. 02 Carp SJ. Foundations. An Introduction to the Profession of Physical Therapy. Thieme, 2019.
3. 03 Henderson B, Dorsey JL. Medical Terminology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New Jersey, 2020.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Defines physiotherapy and rehabilitation education and area of practice SOLO 2
2. L02 Defines the evaluation tools for physiotherapy and rehabilitation SOLO 2
3. L03 Defines the professional applications for physiotherapy and rehabilitation SOLO 2
4. L04 Comprehend principles of teamwork and the role of physiotherapists in team SOLO 3
5. L05 Identify and define prefixes, roots, and suffices in order to combine forms of terminology and define medical terms. SOLO 2

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
2. P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
3. P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
4. P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
5. P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
6. P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
7. P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
8. P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
9. P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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