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: PRE307
Course Name: Pediatric Rehabilitation
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
4
Language of instruction: English
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: 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: Theoretical and practical courses for physiotherapy and rehabilitation of cerebral paralysis, mental motor retardation, congenital torticollis and neuromuscular diseases.

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 Physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in babies at risk
4) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in neonatal intensive care Respiratory therapy in the newborn
5) Orthopedic examination in pediatrics
6) Introduction to cerebral palsy (CP), causes and types of CP Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in cerebral palsy
7) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in spina bifida
8) Midterm
9) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in pediatric neuromuscular diseases
10) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in obstetric biachial plexus injuries Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in torticollis
11) Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in children with Down Syndrome
12) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases
12) Orthoses used in pediatric rehabilitation
13) Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Down Syndrome
13) Technology-assisted physiotherapy and rehabilitation in pediatric patients
14) Practical Exam
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları 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) Physiotherapy defines the basic medical sciences concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation evaluation processes, basic elements and methodological application principles. 2 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 2 3 3 3
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 2 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 1 3 3
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 3 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. 3 3
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.
10) Evaluates information sources with a critical approach by adapting to new conditions, learning new ideas, developing new ideas, and giving importance to quality.
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. 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. 3
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
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. 3
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. 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. 3
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. 2
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. 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 16 36
Application 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 16 32
Midterms 2 2
Final 1 1
Total Workload 99