PROSTHESIS, ORTHOTIC AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY306E	PROSTHESIS, ORTHOTIC AND REHABILITATION	6	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	Prof. ZUHAL KUNDURACILAR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SAADET TURHAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide information and attitudes on understanding orthoses, selection of materials used, types and characteristics of orthoses, selection and use of orthoses appropriate to disability conditions, use of orthoses within activities of daily living (ADL) and increasing mobility, the basic principles of prostheses, and the physiological and psychological effects of amputation and rehabilitation processes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Upper, lower extremity, and trunk orthoses; selection of appropriate orthoses according to different deformities and pathological conditions; indications of orthoses and their areas of use in activities of daily living (ADL); orthotic rehabilitation; upper and lower extremity prostheses; selection of appropriate prosthetic components according to different prosthetic types and levels of amputation; amputee rehabilitation and activities of daily living (ADL).

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the components of prostheses and their manufacturing processes.
Selects the appropriate prosthesis for patients with amputation or congenital limb deficiency.
Applies necessary assessment methods and appropriate treatment programs according to the rehabilitation stages in patients with prosthetic indications and amputees.
Compares prosthetic fit, required biomechanical adjustments, and their outcomes in patients using prostheses.
Applies the necessary pre- and post-application assessments in patients with indications for orthoses.
Explains orthotic fit and the need for modifications in patients using orthoses.
Applies treatment programs aimed at increasing the effectiveness of orthoses.
Relates orthotic and prosthetic applications to potential complications.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Basic Concepts Related to Amputation and Prosthesis Field – Amputation Levels	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
2	Database Review, Individual Study	Prosthetic Feet	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
3	Web-Based Research	Partial Foot and Syphilia Amputations and Prosthesis Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
4	Database Review	Transtibial and Knee Disarticulation Amputations and Prosthesis Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
5	Individual Study	Transfemoral Amputations, Hip Disarticulation, Hemipelvectomy Amputation and Denture Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
6	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Congenital Limb Anomalies	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
7	Database Review, Individual Study	Upper Extremity Amputation Levels and Prosthesis Applications	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
8	Web-Based Research	Lower Extremity Amputee Rehabilitation, Staging, Appropriate Physiotherapy Approaches and Training with Prosthesis	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
9	Individual Study	Upper Extremity Amputee Rehabilitation, Staging, Appropriate Physiotherapy Approaches and Training with Prosthesis	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Database Review	Introduction to Orthosis, Orthosis Usage Purposes, Examples for Basic Usage Areas – Practice Exam	Practical Application
12	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Pathology of the Foot, Common Deformities, Basic Principles in the Orthosis of the Foot and Ankle. Orthotopic Approach in Mechanical and Traumatic Pathologies of the Knee	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
13	Database Review	Indications of Long Walking Orthoses, Common Orthosis Practices, Elimination of Problems, Special Mobility Orthoses. Clinical Features, Signs and Treatment of Congenital Hip Dislocation	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
14	Web-Based Research	Spinal Region Pathologies, Classification, Clinical Features, Spinal Orthosis Principles. Common Pathologies and Orthotic Approaches in the Neck. Spinal Deformity and Pathology Orthoses	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
15	Individual Study	Upper Extremity Pathologies and Orthoses	Lecture, Discussion, Case Study
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akbayrak, T., & Kaya, D. (2015). Fizyoterapide ortopedik rehabilitasyon (2nd ed.). Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri.
Aras, B., & Aydemir, K. (2020). Alt ekstremite ortotik rehabilitasyon uygulamaları. Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Hunter, J. M., Schneider, L. H., & Mackin, E. J. (2011). Rehabilitation of the hand: Surgery and therapy. Mosby.
Lusardi, M. M., & Nielsen, C. C. (2007). Orthotics and prosthetics in rehabilitation. Saunders.
Şener, G., & Erbahçeci, F. (2019). Protezler: Fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon – Güncel teknolojiler ve uygulamalar (4th ed.). Pelikan Kitabevi; Hipokrat Kitabevi.
Tuncer, M. (2017). Protez-ortez: Bilgiler ve uygulamalar. Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.

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					4
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.						5
2	Knows how to reach the necessary resources to address the learning needs						5

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						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						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	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	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	54	0	82