ELECTROTHERAPY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY243E	ELECTROTHERAPY I	3	4	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 BUSENUR KARAGÖZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It aims to examine the electrophysical principles of electrotherapy, the responses of tissues to electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy, and to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes about the mechanisms of action and application methods of low and medium frequency currents.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction to electrotherapy, electrophysical principles, electrical properties of cells and tissues, nerve activations, stimulation effects in muscle, galvanic and faradic current applications, pain mechanisms, properties of currents and application methods (TENS, diadynamic current, interferential current, ultra-reactive currents, russian current microcurrents) .

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the electrical properties of tissues.
Explains the applications of electrotherapy and its electrophysiological effects on tissues.
Shows competence in applying currents.
When faced with unforeseen problems, takes necessary precautions to protect the patient.
Correlates the currents with the diseases to which these currents will be applied.
Plans the application method of currents in accordance with the disease.
Explains the effects of currents on tissues.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Introduction to Electrotherapy, Electrophysical Principles	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
2	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Electrical Properties of Cells and Tissues	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
3	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Mechanism of Muscle Contraction	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
4	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Direct Currents and Iontophoresis	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
5	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Galvanic Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
6	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Faradic Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
7	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Sinusoidal Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Electrodiagnostic Tests	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
10	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
11	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
12	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation)	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
13	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Russian Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
14	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Interferential Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
15	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Diadynamic Current	Discussion, Q&A, Practical Application-Exercises, Case Study Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Wolf S.L.(1981). Clinics in Physical Therapy: Electrotherapy. New York: Churchill Livingstone.
Low, J., & Reed, A. (2000). Electrotherapy explained: Principles and practice. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

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						5
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health					4

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.			2
2	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	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
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						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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	7	1	7
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	2	2
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	3	2	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	107