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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: FTR309
Course Name: Pediatric Rehabilitation
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: Öğr. Gör. KÜBRA KARDEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Kubra KARDES
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
Pathologies covered by pediatric rehabilitation (Cerebral palsy, mental motor retardation, congenital brachial plexus injuries, congenital torticollis and neuromuscular diseases) The aim of this course is to teach the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and evaluation of the patients, to establish the appropriate physiotherapy program and to develop the necessary skills to determine the necessary approaches for rehabilitation.
Course Content: It includes evaluation and physiotherapy and rehabilitation issues in diseases that are encountered in the pediatric group, require physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and cause disability and handicap.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learn the concept and scope of pediatric rehabilitation.
2) Pediatric group, functional disability, disability and the situation that causes the obstacle.
3) Learns physiotherapy assessments in children with lower motor neuron lesions
4) Children with lower motor neuron lesion may apply physiotherapy rehabilitation program.
5) Learns physiotherapy assessments in children with cerebral palsy.
6) In children with Cerebral Palsy can apply physiotherapy rehabilitation program

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to pediatric rehabilitation
2) Normal motor development
3) Neurological examination in babies at risk
4) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Risky Babies
5) Orthopedic examination in pediatrics
6) Introduction to cerebral palsy (CP), causes and types of CP
7) Treatment methods used in cerebral palsy
8) Midterm exam
9) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in spina bifida
10) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Congenital Muscular Torticollis
11) Obstetrik birakial pleksus yaralanmalarında fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon
12) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases
13) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome
14) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Guillain Barre Syndrome
15) Final exam
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık verilecektir.
References: Pediatrik Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon - Bülent Elbasan
Serebral Paralizi’de Değerlendirme ve Tedavi Yöntemleri- Ayfer Sade, A. Saadet Otman
Neuro-Developmental Treatment: A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice- Judith C. Bierman
Physiotherapy for children/edited by Teresa Pountney. Edinburgh:Butterworth Henemann/Elsever, 2007.

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. 1 2 2 2 1 2
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. 2 1 2 2 2 2
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 2 2 2 3 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. 3 3 1 2 2 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. 2 1 2 3 3 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. 2 1 3 1 2 1
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. 2 2 2 3 3 3

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. 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. 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
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 52
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Homework Assignments 15 15
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 97