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: PRE031
Course Name: Neonatal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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): Öğr. Gör. Kübra Kardeş
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course for each student;
In the neonatal period, it is aimed to learn the neuromotor evaluation and early physiotherapy, family education, cardiopulmonary evaluation and physiotherapy in the babies in the risky infant group.
Course Content: Neonatal term terminology, risky infant, neuromotor evaluation, early physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches, family education, cardiopulmonary evaluation, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the risky and high-risk infant definitions and the risk group.
2) Understands the physiotherapy and rehabilitation requirements of the neonatal infant with risk
3) Have knowledge about early physiotherapy and rehabilitation related to neuromotor evaluation and positioning, special handling techniques and family education in risky infant group.
4) Comprehend cardio-respiratory problems in neonatal risk group and have knowledge about evaluation of these problems

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Problems encountered in high-risk infants in the neonatal period -
2) Problems encountered in high-risk infants in the neonatal period -
3) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation needs in problems in high-risk infants in neonatal period -
4) Examination of general physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation methods in high-risk infants -
5) Neuromotor evaluation methods in high-risk infants -
6) Early physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in high-risk infants -
7) Positioning in high-risk infants, special handling techniques, family education -
8) Midterm -
9) Neonatal cardiopulmonary evaluation methods -
10) Neonatal cardiopulmonary evaluation methods -
11) Neonatal cardiopulmonary evaluation methods -
12) Neonatal cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and rehabilitation practices -
13) Neonatal cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and rehabilitation practices -
14) Neonatal cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and rehabilitation practices -
15) Neonatal cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and rehabilitation practices -
16) Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Piontell A. Development of Normal Fetal Movements: The First 25 Weeks of Gestation, Springer, 2010.
2. Pountney, T., Physiotherapy for Children, 2007 Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier
References: 1. Piontell A. Development of Normal Fetal Movements: The First 25 Weeks of Gestation, Springer, 2010.
2. Pountney, T., Physiotherapy for Children, 2007 Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier

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) He/She lists clinical evaluation tools and methods by analyzing the collected information about evaluation in physiotherapy according to reasoning and problem solving processes. 2
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. 2
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. 2
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. 3
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. 1
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. 1 2
9) As a physical therapist, he works with his colleagues and professionals from different disciplines. 1 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. 3
11) By using professional information sources and physiotherapy techniques effectively, it reaches information, adopts positive attitude and behavior model and determines learning objectives. 1 2
12) Uses effective communication skills by respecting the confidentiality of service areas from a biopsychosocial point of view during physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 1
13) It adopts the ethical, deontological and legal framework for the collection, recording and reporting of necessary data during the physiotherapy evaluation and interventions. 3
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. 2
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 2 1

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. 3
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. 1
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. 1
7) Develops a scientific research proposal about physiotherapy and rehabilitation. 1
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. 1
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. 1
15) Physiotherapist takes responsibility with the understanding of interdisciplinary cooperation while preserving its identity, consciousness and professional autonomy. 1

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 54
Study Hours Out of Class 16 64
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 120