PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY305E	PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION	5	4	3	3

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	Assist.Prof. HÜSNİYE MERVE DEMİRER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide information on planning and implementing physiotherapy rehabilitation programs for pediatric patients.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Evaluation and rehabilitation of diseases encountered in the pediatric group.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the scope of the concept of pediatric rehabilitation.
Knows the situation of disabled patients that cause functional impairment in pediatric age group.
Assess the physiotherapy and rehabilitation in children with upper and lower motor neuron lesion.
Plans and implements upper and lower motor neuron lesion in children with physiotherapy rehabilitation program.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Introduction to Pediatric Rehabilitation, Basic Concepts	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
2	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Normal Motor Development	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
3	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Primitive Reflexes Period and Early Motor Evaluation Methods	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
4	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Neurological and Orthopedic Examination in At-Risk Infants	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
5	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Evaluation Methods and Gait Disorders in Cerebral Palsy	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
6	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Cerebral Palsy	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
7	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Bobath Therapy Method and Rehabilitation (Special Handling Techniques, Positioning)	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Down Syndrome and Rehabilitation	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
10	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
11	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Orthotics in Spina Bifida	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
12	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
13	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Torticollis	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
14	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Sensory Processing Disorders and Intervention Strategies	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
15	Literature Review, Database Examination, Web-Based Research	Common Developmental Disorders and Approach to Children with Epilepsy	Lecture, Discussion, Project-Based Learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Lennon S. The Bobath Concept: a critical review of the theoretical assumptions that guide physiotherapy practice in stroke rehabilitation. Phys Ther Rev. 1996;1:35– 45.
Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Michael A. Alexander, Michael A. Alexander, MD, Dennis J. Matthews

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	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						5
4	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
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						5
4	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					4
2	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.					4
2	Adopts personal development and lifelong learning.					4
3	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs				3
4	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.					4
2	Establishes effective communication with other relevant professional groups during physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.					4
3	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
4	Gives a contribution to the profession related quality improvement, education and promotion programs				3
5	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject						5
6	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					4
2	Have sufficient professional experience in clinical practice to use vocational autonomy					4
3	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.				3
4	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.				3
5	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements						5
6	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	14	1	14
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	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	1	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	1	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	82