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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PRE021
Course Name: Phytotherapy for Physiotherapists
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
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): Prof. Dr. Yasemin Buran
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Emphasizing the role of phytotherapy in human health improvement and treatment,main concepts of phytotherapy,applications,benefits and risks of phytotherapy in human health and preventive medicine,possible adverse or toxic effects which may be encountered during applications.
Course Content: What is Phytotherapy? Historical development, the origin of treatment with plants, phytotherapy today. The importance of herbal medicines, the differences between herbal medicines and synthetic drugs, the use of herbal drugs in complementary medicine to be considered, herbal medicine forms. Preparation of medicinal teas (infusion, decoction, maceration) and preparation considerations and medical tea varieties (sachet tea, granulated tea, instant teas) and their contents. Detection of odors, smell sensation and physiology, use of germ daisy, juniper, bergamot, tea tree and rosemary essential oil in aromatherapy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will be prepare tea formulas
2) Students will be informed about preparations available on the market
3) Students will knowsabout special matters (dosage, toxicity, side effects and interaction) in preparing and using herbal teas.
4) Students will learn about herbal drugs used in certain symptoms(carminative, sedative, hepatoprotective e.g.)
5) Students will learn about the methods of preparing herbal medicines.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Herbal therapy -
2) Homeopathy and aromatheraphy -
3) Cardiovascular herbal medicine -
4) Herbal medicine for respiratory system disorders -
5) Central nervous system herbal medicine -
6) Herbal medicine for gastrointestinal system disorders -
7) Midterm -
8) Herbal medicine for urinary system disorders, antiobesic herbal medicine -
9) Hepatoprotective and cholagogue herbal medicine -
10) Hepatoprotective and cholagogue herbal medicine -
11) Herbal medicine for dermatological disorders -
12) Herbal medicine for gynecological and rheumatic disorders -
13) Antidiabetic herbal medicine -
14) Antidiabetic herbal medicine -
15) Presentations -
16) Final -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals,Max Wichtl(Ed.), third edition, CRS Press, Boca Raton, London, New York, Washington, D.C.,Germany,2004.
2. Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine,Manuchair Ebadi,second edition,CRC Press,Taylor and Francis Group,USA,2007.
3. World Health Organization, WHO monograhs on selected medicinal plants, Volume 1-2,Geneva,1999.
References: 1. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals,Max Wichtl(Ed.), third edition, CRS Press, Boca Raton, London, New York, Washington, D.C.,Germany,2004.
2. Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine,Manuchair Ebadi,second edition,CRC Press,Taylor and Francis Group,USA,2007.
3. World Health Organization, WHO monograhs on selected medicinal plants, Volume 1-2,Geneva,1999.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 1 2 3 1
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 1
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 3 3 1
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction.
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes.
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states.
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 1 1
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 1
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives.
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions.
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines.
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 1
2) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 1
3) Explain the indications, contraindications, side effects and intervention strategies of the physiotherapy approaches and the mechanisms used to cope with functional disability and possible intervention methods. Sorts the near and far term targets according to functional levels. 1
4) It is based on the physiotherapy information related to the general health of the service area. It defines the health and lifestyle profile, deficiencies, body structure and function, activity-participation level of the person and determines the evaluation and treatment priorities in this direction. 1
5) With the data obtained from physiotherapy assessments, it creates and implements an individual-oriented physiotherapy intervention plan in accordance with the diagnosis of physiotherapy by using information literacy, evidence-based clinical decision-making processes. 2
6) It applies to the service area the exercise program planned as well as consultancy in the protection and development of health outside the disease states. 2
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
8) He leads the clinical practice in accordance with the quality standards in the process of establishment and management of the institutions / organizations / centers providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation services.
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 2
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality. 1
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 2
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 2
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 1
14) Observes the rights and responsibilities of the physicians in physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices and acts in accordance with the legislation and professional ethics rules in cooperation with the related disciplines.
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 2

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 94