Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02330101 | Electrotherapy I | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+2 | 4 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN | B-228 | [email protected] | 7659 | Monday 15:30-16:30 |
Course Content
Electrophysical mechanisms, physiological responses of muscle and nerve, stimulation properties of healthy and denervated muscle will be discussed, and the basic properties and application principles of low-frequency and medium-frequency currents will be discussed.
Objectives of the Course
To investigate the electrophysiological principles of electrotherapy, to examine the responses of tissues to the electrotherapy modalities commonly used in physiotherapy, and to teach the effect mechanisms and application methods of low and medium frequency currents.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. | 5 |
| P6 | Uses measurement tools, technological systems, and information technologies in physical therapy applications in a safe, effective, and ethical manner. | 5 |
| P1 | Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.4 | 1,7 | |
| O2 | P.6.1 | 1,7 | |
| O3 | P.1.9 | 1,7 | |
| O4 | P.1.10 | 1,7 | |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | History of Electrotherapy |
| 2 | Electrotherapy Terminology |
| 3 | Properties of direct currents, Iontophoresis technique |
| 4 | Electrical Stimulation |
| 5 | Modified forms of straight galvanic current, |
| 6 | Low Frequency Currents |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Electrodiagnostic Evaluation |
| 9 | Diadynamic flow properties and applications |
| 10 | Interference current characteristics |
| 11 | Features of Russian Current |
| 12 | Pain Mechanisms, TENS |
| 13 | Pain Mechanisms, TENS |
| 14 | Microcurrent |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Elektroterapi ve Fiziksel Modaliteler, Kanıtlar ve Olgular Eşliğinde, istanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2019 |
| Elektroterapide Temel Prensipler ve Klinik Uygulamalar, Hipokrat Kitabevi, Ankara |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 122 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,07 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Elektroterapinin temel kavramlarını, terminolojisini ve tarihsel gelişimini açıklar. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Kas ve sinir dokularının elektriksel özelliklerini ve elektrik stimülasyonunun fizyolojik prensiplerini açıklar. | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Düz, alçak, orta ve yüksek frekanslı akımların (galvanik, diadinamik, enterferansiyel, Russian, mikroakım vb.) özelliklerini ve endikasyonlarını açıklar, uygun uygulama parametrelerini belirler. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Elektrodiagnostik değerlendirme ve terapötik akım uygulamalarını klinik örnekler üzerinde planlar ve uygular. | - | - | 5 |