CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY443E	CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING I	7	2	2	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	Prof. HOSSEIN KARIMI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To gain skills in solving clinical problems and presenting cases. To evaluate the correct treatment strategies in cases with different clinical diagnoses. To gain the ability to work in groups. To gain the ability to research current sources and use the information obtained.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes evaluating and deciding on treatment strategies for different cases. Students will discuss testing and evaluation methods for specific diseases, physiotherapy-rehabilitation program planning techniques, different solution suggestions, current treatment methods with interactive methods, conduct a literature review, and develop solution suggestions for case-oriented problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies the clinical problem.
Relates physiotherapy approaches to clinical problems.
Asks questions appropriate to the clinical problem.
Can research current sources and use the information obtained in relation to the case.
Can evaluate the problem, disorder, activity and participation level in terms of physiotherapy in group case studies
Can discuss the short and long-term treatment goals and treatment plan related to the case based on scientific foundations.
Organizes problem-focused physiotherapy approaches.

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	Conceptual dimension of clinical problem solving	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
2	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Case study presentation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
3	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Identifying cases and reporting them to groups	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
4	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
5	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
6	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
7	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
10	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
11	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
12	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
14	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
15	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Olgo Dreeben-Irimio, Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs, Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2 edition 2012
Susan Edwards. Neurological Physiotherapy: A problem solving approach, Churcilll-Porter, S. Tidy's Physiotherapy. Çeviri, Elsevier, 2003

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.						5

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.						5

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.						5

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.						5

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.					4

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.						5
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.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	11	4	44
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	1	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	102