ORTHOSIS II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ORP204	ORTHOSIS II	4	6	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer TUBA YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to teach the basic principles of orthotic approaches used in common upper extremity pathologies, to enable them to perform the measurement, construction and application stages of orthoses, and to provide the patient with skills for solving problems that may occur during production, application and use.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic information about the basic anatomical and biomechanical alignment of the upper extremity, common pathologies, revealing the problems that require the use of orthoses and the basic principles of orthoses used to solve these problems, production stages, application to the patient, use-specific information, theoretical and technical information on modification, adaptation and repair. applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the anatomical and biomechanical features of the upper extremity.
Will be able to list the usage purposes and targets of upper extremity orthoses.
Can classify upper extremity orthoses.
Explain the different upper extremity orthoses that can be applied to deformities and pathologies.
Knows the production stages of upper extremity orthoses.
Knows the application stages of upper extremity orthoses.
Explain the anatomical and biomechanical features of the trunk/spine.
Will be able to list the usage purposes and targets of spine orthoses.
Can classify spine orthoses.
Explain the different spine orthoses that can be applied for deformities and pathologies.
Knows the production stages of spine orthoses.
Knows the application stages of spine orthoses.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Sources	The basic anatomical and functional differences of lower and upper extremity, biomechanical features of hand and wrist	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
2	Reading Sources	Basic principles of hand orthoses, classification	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
3	Reading Sources	Static finger splint and short opponens splint applications	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
4	Reading Sources	Different static hand and wrist splint applications	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
5	Reading Sources	Different dynamic hand, wrist and finger splint applications	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
6	Reading Sources	Special splinting principles and applications in joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
7	Reading Sources	Burn injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, tendon repairs, De-Quervain, Dupuytren, carpal tunnel etc. Special splinting principles and applications in problems	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Sources	Basic principles of orthotic applications in elbow pathologies	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
10	Reading Sources	Static and dynamic supination/pronation splints and lateral epicondilit strap applications	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
11	Reading Sources	Functional fracture orthosis (Sarmiento), arm sling	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
12	Reading Sources	Spine Orthoses	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
13	Reading Sources	Kyphosis and Lordosis orthoses	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
14	Reading Sources	Scoliosis Orthoses-1	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
15	Reading Sources	Scoliosis Orthoses-2	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Alsancak S. (2015). Ortez. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Bek N. (2020). Ortezler. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Kaya Ö. (2019). Endikasyondan Pratiğe Ortez Protez. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Joseph B. Webster, Douglas P. Murphy. (2017). Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices. Elsevier.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Containing up to date information in the field of orthopedic prostheses and orthoses lecture notes, application tools, visual-basic level, supported by objective source of information acquired in the theoretical and practical courses as a professional can evaluate and implement.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions can be developed.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	All applications related to the field of Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses according to the technique can.						5
2	Gained in the field of Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses, using basic knowledge and skills to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and solutions can take part in the planned work.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses is related to the field with a basic knowledge of using a given task can be carried out independently.	0
2	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of orthopedic prostheses and orthoses and skills to critically evaluate them.						5
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Issues related to the field of Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.						5
2	A foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 marks in the field using information and can communicate with colleagues.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​according to contribute.				3
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics.				3
3	It may work with other health care disciplines.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	6	84
Preliminary & Further Study	8	1	8
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	4	2	8
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	6	6
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	1	1
TOTAL	29	0	108