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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02340101 | Electrotherapy II | 2 | Spring | 4 | 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 | Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Büşra ALKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Thermal mechanisms and physiological responses in electrotherapy will be discussed, and the basic properties and application principles of high-frequency currents will be covered.
Objectives of the Course
To investigate the thermal 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 high 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 |
| P3 | Possesses case-based clinical decision-making skills in various areas of physical therapy practice. | 4 |
| 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 | High-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, ultra-reiz currents, and functional electrical stimulation (FES) explain electrotherapy methods such as deep heating agents and ESWT; evaluate their clinical applications. | P.2.54 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Explains the electrical stimulation of healthy and denervated muscle, neuromuscular electrical stimulation methods, and the physiological effects of these methods; defines the principles of application. | P.1.54 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Applies the clinical application of relevant electrotherapy modalities using the correct technique; ensures patient safety, selects evidence-based parameters, and adjusts treatment based on clinical response. | P.3.40 | 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 | Electrical stimulation of healthy and denervated muscle |
| 2 | Neuromuscular electrical stimulation |
| 3 | High voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation |
| 4 | Ultra-reiz currents |
| 5 | Functional electrical stimulation |
| 6 | High Frequency Currents |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Short Wave Diathermy |
| 9 | Microwave Diathermy |
| 10 | Ultrasonic Wave Properties |
| 11 | Ultrason Application Techniques |
| 12 | Magneto |
| 13 | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) |
| 13 | Biofeedback |
| 14 | Electric Shock |
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 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains the electrical stimulation of healthy and denervated muscle, neuromuscular electrical stimulation methods, and the physiological effects of these methods; defines the principles of application. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | High-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, ultra-reiz currents, and functional electrical stimulation (FES) explain electrotherapy methods such as deep heating agents and ESWT; evaluate their clinical applications. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Applies the clinical application of relevant electrotherapy modalities using the correct technique; ensures patient safety, selects evidence-based parameters, and adjusts treatment based on clinical response. | - | - | 4 |