INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETİCS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ORP104	INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHETİCS	2	2	2	3

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:	The aim is to provide information and skills related to lower and upper extremity amputations, including the reasons and levels of amputation, along with historical methods used from the past to the present.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Participants will learn fundamental information about prosthetic applications following lower and upper extremity amputations, including prosthetic components and the necessary procedures for prosthetic fabrication.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Acquire knowledge about lower and upper extremity amputations.
Utilize prosthetic components in the fabrication process.
Learn the process of taking plaster cast measurements from an amputee.
Obtain information about the history of prosthetics.
Understand amputee rehabilitation.
Gain knowledge about silicone, mechanical, myoelectric, and microprocessor-controlled prosthetics.
Be familiar with materials used in socket fabrication such as PVA, Dacron, Stockinette, carbon, and resins.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading Sources	Introduction to prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
2	Reading Sources	History of Prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
3	Reading Sources	Level of amputation	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
4	Reading Sources	Prosthetic Foots	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
5	Reading Sources	Below knee prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
6	Reading Sources	Upper knee prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
7	Reading Sources	Prosthetic Knee Joints	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading Sources	Hip Desarticulation Prosthetics	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
10	Reading Sources	Gait Pathologies of lower extremity aputees	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
11	Reading Sources	The Components of Upper Limb Prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
12	Reading Sources	Levels of Upper Limb Amputations and Prosthetics	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
13	Reading Sources	Congenital extremity deformities	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
14	Reading Sources	Myoelectric prosthesis	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
15	Reading Sources	Rehabilitation	Interactive Presentation, Practical Work
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Şener, G., Erbahçeci, F.(2015). Protezler. Pelikan Kitabevi.

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.					4

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.					4

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.				3

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.				3
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.					4

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.					4
2	Orthopedic prostheses and orthoses encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.			2

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.		1
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.			2

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.		1
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.					4

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.		1
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics.		1
3	It may work with other health care disciplines.				3

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	10	10
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	76