INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION AND ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY143E	INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION AND ETHICS	1	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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 PINAR AKDENİZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to give information about the definition, content, history, development, application areas, legal regulations, teamwork, communication, general and physiotherapy specific principles of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The definition of the profession, the understanding of the connection of the profession with other professions, the importance of the physiotherapist in teamwork, the definition of different branches in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices, and the classification of the basic diseases in different branches, the concept of ethic-law - the understanding of professional ethics and accurate understanding of research ethics physiotherapy and To learn the use of recording methods such as SOAP-POMR in patient evaluation in the field of rehabilitation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the physiotherapy and rehabilitation, physiotherapist, physiotherapy training, and the working areas of physiotherapists.
Explains the professional applications in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Explains the role of the physiotherapist in the rehabilitation team.
Explains current legislation about physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Relate professional ethics about medical ethics and physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database Research	Introduction, Definitions	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
2	Literature Review, Database Research	Historical Development of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy in the 21st Century, Definition and Necessity of ICF Protocol	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
3	Literature Review, Database Research	Multidisciplinary Team, Roles and Ethics	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
4	Literature Review, Database Research	Ethics and Unethical Issues in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
5	Literature Review, Database Research	Assessment and Treatment Tools Used in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
6	Literature Review, Database Research	Measurement and Evaluation Methods in Physiotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
7	Literature Review, Database Research	Heat, Light, and Hydrotherapy in Physiotherapy, Electrophysical Modalities Used in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database Research	Massage Therapy, Mobilization and Manipulation Techniques	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
10	Literature Review, Database Research	Introduction to Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
11	Literature Review, Database Research	Exercise in Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy and Ethics	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
12	Literature Review, Database Research	Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy in Rheumatic Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
13	Literature Review, Database Research	Pediatric Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
14	Literature Review, Database Research	Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Exercise-Based Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Chronic Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
15	Literature Review, Database Research	Oncological Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Geriatric Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study, Video Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pagliarulo MA. (2012). Introduction to Physical Therapy. 4th ed. St Louis: Elsevier Mosby.

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	Has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks containing basic and current information in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.						5
2	Has the knowledge to evaluate the nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has the knowledge to reach scientific knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to monitor, evaluate and apply the current literature.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, it interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, defines and analyzes problems, develops solutions by considering professional and ethical values ​​based on research and evidence, shares information, and makes teamwork.						5
2	Produces solutions to the problems specific to the field in line with scientific data/evidence.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Provides health education for individuals, families and the society by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using advanced knowledge about physiotherapy and rehabilitation, carries out a study independently and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Demonstrates embracing lifelong learning, is open to development and continues this behavior.					4
2	Identifies learning resources, access resources effectively/quickly.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares her thoughts on the issues related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation with quantitative and qualitative data, and shares thoughts with experts and non-experts as an active element of the process, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.						5
2	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment which they live.					4
3	Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collects, interprets and applies data related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, cooperates with people from related disciplines during the announcement of the results and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values.						5
2	With Professional identity, sets a role model to colleagues and is an example to the society.						5
3	Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society in the fields of education, practice and research.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
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	8	2	16
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	59	0	102