ELECTROTHERAPY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY244E	ELECTROTHERAPY II	4	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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer CANER ÖZBEK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information, attitude, and skills on the electrophysical principles of electrotherapy; the examination of tissue responses to electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy; and learning the mechanisms of action and application methods of low-, medium-, and high-frequency currents.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy, ultrasound, biofeedback, magnetotherapy, microcurrent, high-voltage pulsed current, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, traction, ultra-reiz current, and electrotherapy applications in rheumatic, orthopedic, and neurological diseases.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the properties of currents.
Explains the effects of currents on tissues.
Shows competence in the application of currents.
Organizes the application method of currents in accordance with the disease.
Relates currents and diseases.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Shortwave Diathermy: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration and Practice
2	Database Review, Individual Study	Microwave Diathermy: Physiological Effects and Application Principles	Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration and Practice
3	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Ultrasound Therapy: Tissue Interaction and Clinical Applications	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration and Practice
4	Database Review, Individual Study	Biofeedback Applications: Neuromuscular Control and Feedback Mechanisms	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration and Practice
5	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Magnetotherapy: Biophysical Effects and Clinical Indications	Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration and Practice
6	Database Review, Individual Study	Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT): Mechanism of Action and Clinical Use	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration and Practice
7	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Traction Therapy: Application Techniques and Clinical Approaches	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration and Practice
8	Database Review, Individual Study	Microcurrent Therapy: Cellular Effects and Areas of Use	Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration and Practice
9	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	High-Voltage Pulsed Current (HVPC): Physiological Effects and Clinical Applications	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration and Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Database Review, Individual Study	Ultra-Reiz (Trabert) Current: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Use	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration and Practice
12	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Intermittent Pneumatic Compression - Practice Exam	Practical Application
13	Database Review, Individual Study	Electrotherapy Applications in Rheumatic Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Demonstration and Practice
14	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Electrotherapy Applications in Orthopedic Diseases	Lecture, Question–Answer, Demonstration and Practice
15	Database Review, Individual Study	Electrotherapy Applications in Neurological Diseases	Lecture, Case Study, Demonstration and Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Benlidayi, I. C. (2020). The effectiveness and safety of electrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia. Rheumatology International, 40(10), 1571–1580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-020-04618-0
Ceylan, İ. (2024). Elektroterapi soru kitabı: Temel bilgiler ve olgular. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Kırdı, N., Şimşek, N., Meriç, A., Ayhan, Ç., & Yürük, Ö. (Eds.). (2016). Elektroterapide temel prensipler ve klinik uygulamalar. Hipokrat Yayıncılık.
Razak Özdinçler, A. (Ed.). (2023). Fiziksel modaliteler ve elektroterapi (3. bs.). İstanbul Tıp Kitabevleri.
Şimşek, N., Yürük, Ö. Z., Ayhan, Ç., Meriç, A., & Kırdı, N. (Eds.). (2020). Elektroterapide temel prensipler ve klinik uygulamalar (4. bs.). Hipokrat Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

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						5

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	0
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					4

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

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.					4
2	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs						5
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					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	2	28
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	14	1	14
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	65	0	107