PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY305E	PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION	5	4	3	3

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	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide information on planning and implementing physiotherapy rehabilitation programs for 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.
Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice.Michael A. Alexander, Michael A. Alexander, MD, Dennis J. Matthews Peadiatrci Rehabilitation, Lecturer Notes, Gulsah Kinali PT, Phd.

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.						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.					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.						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.						5

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.				3

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.						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.					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	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
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	5	1	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	82