PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY305	PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION	5	4	3	3

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	Lecturer SUZAN AYDIN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach planning and applying physioterapy and rehabilitation program of pediatric patients.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Evaluation and rehabilitation of diseases encountered in the pediatric group.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the scope of the concept of pediatric rehabilitation.
Knows the situation of disabled patients that cause functional impairment in pediatric age group.
Assess the physiotherapy and rehabilitation in children with upper and lower motor neuron lesion.
Plans and implements upper and lower motor neuron lesion in children with physiotherapy rehabilitation program.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Introduction to pediatric rehabilitation, basic concepts.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
2	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Neuromuscular diseases.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
3	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Evaluation of Muscular Dystrophy.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
4	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Muscular Dystrophy rehabilitation.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
5	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Muscular Dystrophy rehabilitation.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
6	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Rehabilitation of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
7	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Hereditary motor sensory neuropathies.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Hereditary motor sensory neuropathy rehabilitation.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
10	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Cerebral Palsy (CP) in general informed.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
11	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	CP evaluation methods, sighted children, GMFCS, spasticity specific assessment methods.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
12	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Physiotherapy approaches in children with CP, Bobath Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
13	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	Bobath therapy in the early rehabilitation, special grip positions, positioning.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
14	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	BOBATH facilitation in treatment, stimulation and communication.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
15	Literature Review, Database review, Web-based research	In the practical application of the Bobath approach to treatment and environmental regulations.	Lecture, Discussion, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lennon S. The Bobath Concept: a critical review of the theoretical assumptions that guide physiotherapy practice in stroke rehabilitation. Phys Ther Rev. 1996;1:35– 45.

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.					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.				3

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.						5
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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	8	8
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	2	4	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	3	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	21	0	80