ELECTROTHERAPY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY244	ELECTROTHERAPY II	4	4	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to examine the electrophysical principles of electrotherapy, the responses of tissues to electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy, the mechanisms of action and application methods of low, medium and high frequency currents.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers thermal mechanisms, physiological responses in electrotherapy, basic properties and application principles of low, medium and high frequency currents.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the properties of currents.
Explains the effects of currents on tissues.
Shows competence in the application of currents.
Organizes the application method of currents in accordance with the disease.
Relates currents and diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Russian Current and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
2	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Diadynamic Currents and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
3	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Ultra-Reiz Currents and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
4	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Ultrasound therapy and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
5	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
6	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Short Wave Diathermy and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
7	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Magnetotherapy and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Traction Application and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
10	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Intermittant Pneumatic Compression and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
11	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Biofeedback and Application Methods	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
12	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Analysis and Selection of Appropriate Electrotherapy Method	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
13	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Analysis and Selection of Appropriate Electrotherapy Method	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
14	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Analysis and Selection of Appropriate Electrotherapy Method	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
15	Related Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Case Analysis and Selection of Appropriate Electrotherapy Method	Group work, Discussion, Question & Answer, Problem-based learning, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Nuray Kırdı, Nihal Şimşek, Aydın Meriç, Çiğdem Ayhan, Özlem Yürük (Ed.)Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar? Ankara, Hipokrat,2016.
Kahn, Joseph "Principles and practice of electrotherapy" New York, 1991.
Theresa Nalty."Electrotherapy clinical procedures manual" New York, 2001.
Steven L. Wolf, "Electrotherapy" New York,1981.

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	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic phenomenon of sub-fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation about principles, processes and applications, make a basic level of analysis and evaluation.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the ability to physiotherapy and rehabilitation program planning with learned theoretical and practical knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary.					4
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.				3
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.						5
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs.				3
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy.						5
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.						5
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.						5

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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	14	1	14
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	1	1
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	5	2	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	2	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	107