ELECTROTHERAPY-I

Course Description

In this course, utilisation principles of electrotherapy devices used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, types of electrical stimulation and currents used in treatment, application methods, physiological effects, electrodiagnostic tests and demonstration of sample applications are taught. Students are expected to know biophysical and physiological basics of low-frequency currents; to apply low frequency currents according to biophysical and physiological basics in different pathologies; to apply and choose convenient electrotherapy methods in physiotherapy sections; use electrodiagnosis in follow-up of healing; to know the risks that may occur during the implementation of low frequency currents and to be able to protect against possible damages by using proper low frequency currents tools and equipments.

ELECTROTHERAPY-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Electrotherapy- Evidence Based Practice - Tim Watson
2. 02 Clayton's Electrotherapy - Forster&Palastanga
3. 03 Manual of Practical Electrotherapy - Jagmohan Signh
4. 04 Textbook of Electrotherapy - Basanta Kumar Nanda

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the electrical properties of tissues. SOLO 4
2. L02 Will be able to discuss the principles of muscle and nerve stimulation. SOLO 5
3. L03 Gain knowledge and skills about low, medium and high frequency currents. SOLO 4
4. L04 It will develop patient-specific practice skills in different diseases. SOLO 5

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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