ORTHOTIC PROSTHETICS IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
OPY347	ORTHOTIC PROSTHETICS IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES	5	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to determine the differences of neurological diseases and to be able to choose and design orthosis and prosthesis according to the needs.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Neurological diseases, definitions, pathophysiology, regeneration process, trauma infections and effects on brain and spinal cord, orthosis and prostheses used in 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 pathophysiology of Nervous System.
Select and design the appropriate orthosis and prosthesis.
Explains the disease processes and basic mechanisms.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system anatomy	Lecture
2	Individual research	Pathophysiology of Nervous System	Interactive presentation
3	Watching video	Malformations; Trauma infections and effects on the brain and spinal cord	Lecture
4	Literature Review	Brain vascular diseases	Interactive presentation
5	Individual research	Degenerative diseases and demyelinating peripheral nerve disorders	Lecture
6	Watching video	Orthopedic problems in neurological diseases	Interactive presentation
7	Literature Review	Orthosis selection	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research	Orthosis rehabilitation	Interactive presentation
10	Watching video	Design of appropriate orthotics	Lecture
11	Literature Review	Prosthesis selection	Interactive presentation
12	Literature Review	Prosthesis rehabilitation	Lecture
13	Individual research	Proper prosthesis design	Interactive presentation
14	Watching video	Determination and management of complications in orthosis-prosthesis rehabilitation	Lecture
15	Literature Review	Overview	Interactive presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Bowker, J. H. (1993). Neurological aspects of prosthetic/orthotic practice. JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 5(2), 40.
Silbernagl, S., Lang, F., & Graham, G. R. (2010). Color atlas of pathophysiology. Thieme.
Bruyere, H. J. (2009). 100 Case studies in pathophysiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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	Containing up to date information in the field of prostheses and orthoses lecture notes, application tools, visual-basic level, supported by objective source of information acquired in the theoretical and practical courses as a professional can evaluate and implement.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions can be developed.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of theoretical and practical information you can use on a basic level.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	All applications related to the field of O prostheses and orthoses according to the technique can						5
2	Gained in the field of prostheses and orthoses, using basic knowledge and skills to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze and solutions can take part in the planned work.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses is related to the field with a basic knowledge of using a given task can be carried out independently						5
2	Prostheses and orthoses encountered in applications related to the field to solve complex and unpredictable problems can work as a team member.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Basic knowledge acquired in the field of prostheses and orthoses and skills to critically evaluate them						5
2	Identify learning needs and can guide learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Issues related to the field of prostheses and orthoses have the basic knowledge and skills in using information about the people and institutions; ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems of written and oral transfer.						5
2	A foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 marks in the field using information and can communicate with colleagues.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prostheses and orthoses related to the field of data collection, interpretation and dissemination stages of implementation and results of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​according to contribute.			2
2	As an individual duties, rights and responsibilities related laws, regulations, legislation and can act according to the rules of professional ethics			2
3	It may work with other health care disciplines						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	10	4	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	127