INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to inform the student about the definition, content and development of the physiotherapy and rehabilitation science branch, and the structuring of the country and abroad; to give information about undergraduate and graduate education in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, current legal regulations, professional practices and team work; evaluating the duties and responsibilities of the physiotherapist, ethical values and communication. The course will help students who are new to physiotherapy and rehabilitation undergraduate education to have knowledge about the lower branches of the field. It will allow for the identification of specialized areas such as cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, athletic rehabilitation, as well as geriatric rehabilitation.

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
2. 02 Explain the duties of physiotherapy technicians, distinguish the duties of other health personnel in rehabilitation practices
3. 03 Define physiotherapy and rehabilitation areas and applications
4. 04 Describe the instruments used in physiotherapy

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Ders Notları
2. 02 Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş, Hipokrat Tıp Kitabevi, Prof. Dr. Hülya Harutoğlu

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Defines physiotherapy and rehabilitation education and working areas. SOLO 2
2. L02 Obtains information on legal regulations related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices. SOLO 4
3. L03 It combines knowledge of physiotherapy and rehabilitation professional practice. SOLO 3
4. L04 Distinguish the principles of teamwork and the role of the physiotherapist in the team. SOLO 4

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 unforeseen 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, transfers results to the field application.
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 communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
10. P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
11. P11 Contributes quality management processes, and in- field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.

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