HAND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY342	HAND REHABILITATION	6	3	3	6

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 :	Elective
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 explain common hand and upper extremity problems, assessment methods and rehabilitation approaches.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Anatomy and biomechanics of the hand, evaluation in hand rehabilitation, general principles in hand rehabilitation, rehabilitation after muscle, tendon and nerve injuries in the hand and upper extremity, and rehabilitation after common fractures in the hand.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Having knowledge about evaluation in hand rehabilitation and rehabilitation approaches in common problems, it contributes to the necessary evaluation and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Functional anatomy of the hand	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
2	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation methods in hand problems	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
3	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Soft tissue problems of the hand and rehabilitation approaches	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
4	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Flexor tendon injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
5	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Extensor tendon injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
6	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Hand fractures and joint injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
7	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Hand fractures and joint injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Wrist problems	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
10	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Wrist problems	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
11	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Upper extremity entrapment neuropathies	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
12	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Rehabilitation principles in peripheral nerve injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Rehabilitation in complex traumatic problems	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
14	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Rehabilitation approaches in congenital anomalies	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
15	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Case discussions	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Güdemez E., Çerezci Ö. El Rehabilitasyonu. Amerikan Hastanesi, İstanbul, 2013.

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

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.					4

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.						5

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.					4
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.					4
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.					4
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements.					4

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
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	7	2	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	156