Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FTR202
Course Name: Electrotherapy and Physical Agents 2
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. DİLEK ÇOKAR
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Yunus Emre Tutuneken
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The purpose of the lesson for each student;
It is aimed to learn the thermal principles of electrotherapy, the response of tissues to electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy, the mechanisms of action and application methods of high-frequency currents.
Course Content: Basic properties and application principles of functional electrical stimulation, high voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, interference currents, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, high frequency currents, diathermy, ultrasound, extracorporeal shock wave therapy and biofeedback.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) High-frequency currents (YFA) learns.
2) Gains knowledge and skills on the effects of YFA on tissue and application techniques.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
2) High Voltage Interrupt Galvanic Stimulation (YVKGS)
3) Interferential currents
4) Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
5) High Frequency Currents
6) Shortwave diathermy
7) Intermittent Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy
8) Midterm
9) Ultrasound
10) General Review with Cases
11) Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
12) Biofeedback
13) Applied Midterm Exam
14) Applied Midterm Exam
15) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders sunumları
References: Robertson V, Ward A, Low J, Reed A. Electrotherapy Explained. Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd,2006, Oxford.
Kitchen S. Electrotherapy: Evidence Based Practice. Churchill Livingstone, 2002, Toronto.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 3
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 2
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 3
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice. 3
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 3
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary. 3
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 2
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence. 1
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data. 2
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. 3
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 1 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Application 8 16
Study Hours Out of Class 11 22
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 70