RHEOMATIC DISEASES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FTY315	RHEOMATIC DISEASES	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞAH KONAKOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to explain the classification of rheumatic diseases, clinical findings, pain, inflammation, major laboratory findings, general principles in evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Age-related skeletal system changes, osteoporosis and fractures in the elderly, collagen tissue diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, ankylosing spondylitis, gout disease, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, foot problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, ache, classification of rheumatic diseases, definitions, physiotherapy in rheumatic diseases, evaluation methods and current rehabilitation approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Pathophysiology of rheumatologic diseases,
The patient's need for rehabilitation,
Learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can perform current ergotherapy applications

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading related topics	Aging-related skeletal system changes	Presentation
2	Reading related topics	Osteoporosis and fractures in the elderly.	Presentation
3	Reading related topics	Collagen tissue diseases	Presentation
4	Reading related topics	Rheumatoid arthritis	Presentation
5	Reading related topics	Rheumatoid arthritis	Presentation
6	Reading related topics	Back Pain	Presentation
7	Reading related topics	Ankylosing spondylitis	Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading related topics	An overview	Presentation
10	Reading related topics	Classification of rheumatic diseases, definitions	Presentation
11	Reading related topics	Chronic fatigue syndrome	Presentation
12	Reading related topics	Gout	Presentation
13	Reading related topics	Osteoarthrosis	Presentation
14	Reading related topics	Tendinitis, bursitis, foot problems	Presentation
15	Reading related topics	Physiotherapy in rheumatic diseases, evaluation methods and current rehabilitation approaches	Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Rheumatology- Evidence Based Practice for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Ed. Krysia Dziedzic, Alison Hammond. Elsevier,2010.
Romatizmal Hastalıklarda Klinik Tedavi. Çev. Ed. Prof.Dr. Ayhan Dinç. RAED, Yüce Yay., 2007.
Kelly's Text Book of Rheumatology. Ed. Gary S. Firestain. Pheledelphia,Elsevier, 2009.
Rheumatology. Ed. Marc C. Hochberg. Edinburg, Mosby. 2003
Romatoloji El Kitabı, Çev. Ed. Doç.Dr.Hüseyin T.E. Özer, Doç.Dr. Rengin Güzel. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2009.

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.				3
2	Explain the basic concepts of other medical sciences who related physiotherapy and rehabilitation				3

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				3

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.				3

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				3
2	Used for the information which gained from advanced studies for the protection of public health				3

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				3

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

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			2
3	Take responsibility in joint studies performed by different disciplines as a team member, contribute on the subject			2

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				3
2	The use of all the equipment and hardware in physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, provides environmental layout and task flow for clinic.			2
3	Keeps records of service quality monitoring and for scientific research, prepares reports, participant for project implements			2

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	14	4	56
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	1	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	148