CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY443E	CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING I	7	2	2	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:	To gain skills in solving clinical problems and presenting cases. To evaluate the correct treatment strategies in cases with different clinical diagnoses. To gain the ability to work in groups. To gain the ability to research current sources and use the information obtained.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes evaluating and deciding on treatment strategies for different cases. Students will discuss testing and evaluation methods for specific diseases, physiotherapy-rehabilitation program planning techniques, different solution suggestions, current treatment methods with interactive methods, conduct a literature review, and develop solution suggestions for case-oriented problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identifies the clinical problem.
Relates physiotherapy approaches to clinical problems.
Asks questions appropriate to the clinical problem.
Can research current sources and use the information obtained in relation to the case.
Can evaluate the problem, disorder, activity and participation level in terms of physiotherapy in group case studies
Can discuss the short and long-term treatment goals and treatment plan related to the case based on scientific foundations.
Organizes problem-focused physiotherapy approaches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Conceptual dimension of clinical problem solving	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
2	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Case study presentation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
3	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Identifying cases and reporting them to groups	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
4	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
5	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
6	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
7	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
10	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
11	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
12	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
13	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
14	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
15	Literature review, Web-based research, Individual research, Group research	Evaluation of cases with a consultant, clinical problems and solving strategies in cases	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study, Project Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Olgo Dreeben-Irimio, Physical Therapy Clinical Handbook for PTAs, Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2 edition 2012
Susan Edwards. Neurological Physiotherapy: A problem solving approach, Churcilll-Porter, S. Tidy's Physiotherapy. Çeviri, Elsevier, 2003

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						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						5

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.					4
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.				3
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				3

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	11	4	44
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	7	1	7
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	55	0	102