HEAT-LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY144E	HEAT-LIGHT AND HYDROTHERAPY	2	4	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer MUHAMMED HÜSEYİN PEKEREN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to learn the physical properties of heat, light and water, their physiological effects, the use of superficial temperature and hydrotherapy modalities in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and to gain knowledge and skills regarding application experience.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Physical properties of heat and light, physiological effects of superficial heat and hydrotherapy applications, effects of these modalities on pain and inflammation mechanisms, indications and contraindications, superficial heat and hydrotherapy application methods in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compares modalities under clinical conditions.
Applies appropriate treatment modalities for different diseases.
Applies physical agents.
Explains the basic concepts related to the purposes and physiological effects of hydrotherapy.
Applies the purposes and implementation methods of tests used in hydrotherapy.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Introduction to Heat, Light, and Hydrotherapy	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer
2	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Inflammation Process	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
3	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Healing Process	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
4	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Pain	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
5	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Physical and Physiological Properties of Heat and Light	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
6	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Hotpack and Paraffin Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
7	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Sensory Evaluations	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Fluidotherapy Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
10	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Cryotherapy Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
11	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Infrared Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
12	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	LASER and Ultraviolet Applications / Practice	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
13	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Introduction to Hydrotherapy, Basic Principles, and Hydrotherapy Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
14	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Hydrotherapy Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
15	Relevant Sections of Resources, Web-based research, Individual research	Balneotherapy Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Project-Based Learning, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Algun, Z. C. (Ed.). (2014). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp.
Erbahçeci, F. (Ed.). (2019). Temel fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon. Ankara: Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Harutoğlu, H. (Ed.). (2021). Güncel yaklaşımlarla fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş. Ankara: Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Karaduman, A. A., & Tunca Yılmaz, Ö. (Eds.). (2016). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon (3 cilt). Ankara: Hipokrat Kitabevi & Pelikan Kitabevi.
Özdinçler, A. R. (2018). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş (2. baskı). İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Özdinçler Razak, A. (2015). Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyona giriş. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Pagliarulo, M. A. (2012). Introduction to physical therapy (4th ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
Swisher, L. L., Hiller, P., & APTA Task Force to Revise the Core Ethics Documents. (2010).
Topçu, Ş., Karlık, E., & Yiğit, Ş. (2022). 50 soruda fizyoterapi (Ş. Yiğit, Ed.). İstanbul: Altınbaş Üniversitesi Yayınları.
The revised APTA code of ethics for the physical therapist and standards of ethical conduct for the physical therapist assistant: Theory, purpose, process, and significance. Physical Therapy, 90(5), 803–824. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20090373

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Practice	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	3	100

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	Defines the current theory and practice in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.						5
3	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation				3
4	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation				3

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
2	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
2	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						5
2	Apply for physiotherapy and rehabilitation program according to ethical principles, follow developments, make program changes or end the program if necessary						5
3	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health				3
4	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health				3

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				3
2	Independently conduct vocational and academic studies with the knowledge related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, finds solutions to the problems faced				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.			2
2	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.			2
3	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs			2
4	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs			2

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.				3
2	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.				3
3	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs			2
4	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs			2
5	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject			2
6	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject			2

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	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy						5
3	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.					4
4	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.					4
5	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements				3
6	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements				3

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	2	28
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	14	2	28
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	3	21
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	3	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	58	0	156