CLINICAL STUDY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY441E	CLINICAL STUDY I	7	24	12	12

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	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information, attitude and skills on evaluation and planning and applying appropriate physiotherapy approaches in areas where the physiotherapist plays a role, including patients with orthopedic problems, athlete health, prosthesis–orthosis–biomechanics applications, post–upper extremity, hand, and peripheral nerve injuries, rheumatic diseases, and rehabilitation in women’s health.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Selection and application of assessment methods specific to orthopedic problems, determination of short- and long-term goals in the treatment of patients with orthopedic conditions, recognition of orthopedic surgical interventions involving bone and soft tissues, recognition of possible postoperative complications and prevention methods, discussion and implementation of current postoperative orthopedic rehabilitation protocols, enhancement of the knowledge and skill level required for the application of treatment methods related to orthopedic rehabilitation, basic-level applications related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation in sports, fundamental knowledge regarding the physiotherapy and rehabilitation of outpatient-managed upper extremity, hand, and peripheral nerve injuries, outpatient services, ambulatory treatment follow-up, and basic-level practices performed in inpatient wards for the physiotherapy and rehabilitation of rheumatic diseases, definition, classification, assessment, preventive approaches, selection and implementation of different physiotherapy approaches covered in women’s health physiotherapy, planning of assessment and treatment approaches in prosthetic and orthotic applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Applies specialized physiotherapy assessments.
Implements physiotherapy protocols and patient-specific orthopedic rehabilitation techniques.
Assesses patients with various musculoskeletal disorders.
Explains the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program along with short- and long-term goals.
Applies teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration principles in the field of sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Evaluates assessment and measurement methods applied to cases involving upper extremity, hand, and peripheral nerve injuries.
Applies teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration principles in the field of hand rehabilitation.
Integrates assessment, identification, and planning processes required for clinical applications in prosthetics, orthotics, and biomechanics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Individual Research	Clinical Practice in General Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Patient Assessment, Introduction to Clinical Reasoning)	Discussion, Individual Study, Case Study
2	Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in General Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Case Analysis and Treatment Planning)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
3	Individual Research, Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Shoulder and Knee Pathologies)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
4	Individual Research	Clinical Practice in Orthopedic Rehabilitation (Lumbar and Cervical Spine Disorders)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
5	Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Sports Physiotherapy (Acute Sports Injuries)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
6	Individual Research, Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Sports Physiotherapy (Overuse Injuries)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
7	Individual Research	Clinical Practice in Hand Rehabilitation (Tendon Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
8	Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Hand Rehabilitation (Post-Fracture Rehabilitation, Functional Hand Use)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
9	Individual Research, Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Rheumatic Diseases (Rheumatoid Arthritis)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Individual Research	Clinical Practice in Rheumatic Diseases (Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
12	Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
13	Individual Research, Web-Based Research	Clinical Practice in Women’s Health (Pregnancy and Postpartum Rehabilitation)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
14	Individual Research	Clinical Practice in Prosthetics–Orthotics and Rehabilitation (Lower Extremity Prostheses)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
15	Web-Based Research, Individual Research	Clinical Practice in Prosthetics–Orthotics and Rehabilitation (Upper Extremity Orthoses and Functional Training)	Discussion, Case Study, Clinical Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2015). Spor yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon prensipleri. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Yüksekokulu.
Jewell, D. V. (2014). Guide to evidence-based physical therapist practice (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Karaduman, A., Yılmaz, Ö., & Alemdaroğlu, İ. (2014). Pediatrik nöromusküler hastalıklarda fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon. Pelikan Yayıncılık.
Trumble, T. E., Rayan, G. M., Baratz, M. E., Budoff, J. E., & Slutsky, D. J. (2016). Principles of hand surgery and therapy (E-book edition). Elsevier Health Sciences.
Ünal, E. (Ed.). (2014). Romatizmal hastalıklarda biyopsikososyal model: Bilişsel egzersiz terapi yaklaşımı. Pelikan Kitabevi.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
TOTAL	1	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	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						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					4

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

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.						5
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					4

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	0	0	0
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	13	21	273
Report Writing	13	3	39
Final Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	26	0	312