ELECTROTHERAPY-I

Course Description

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 example applications.This course aims to be able to know biophysical and physiological basics of low-frequency currents; to be able to apply low frequency currents according to biophysical and physiological basics in different pathologies; to be able to apply and choose convenient electrotherapy methods in physiotherapy sections; to be able to use electrodiagnosis in follow-up of healing; to be able to know the risks that may occur during the implementation of low frequency currents; 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

1. 01 Learn the electrical properties of tissues.
2. 02 Understand the principles of muscle and nerve stimulation
3. 03 Gain knowledge and skills about low and medium frequency currents.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Elektroterapi Uygulama Yontemleri- Prof.Dr. Nihal Simsek
2. 02 Elektroterapi ve Elektrofiziksel Ajanlar- Prof.Dr. Arzu Razak

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 3
3. L03 Gain knowledge and skills about low and medium frequency currents. SOLO 4
4. L04 Develop patient-specific application 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 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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