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 | P.2.54 | 1,7 | |
| O2 | P.1.54 | 1,7 | |
| O3 | 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 | Sağlıklı ve denerve kasın elektrik stimulasyonunu, nöromusküler elektrik stimulasyon yöntemlerini ve bu yöntemlerin fizyolojik etkilerini açıklar; uygulama ilkelerini tanımlar. | 4 | - | - |
| O2 | Yüksek voltaj kesikli galvanik stimulasyon, ultra-reiz akımları ve fonksiyonel elektrik stimülasyonu (FES), derin ısıtıcı ajanlar, ESWT vb. elektroterapi yöntemlerini açıklar; klinik kullanım amaçlarını değerlendirir. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | İlgili elektroterapi modalitelerinin klinik uygulamasını doğru teknikle uygular; hasta güvenliği, kanıta dayalı parametre seçimi ve klinik yanıta göre tedavi ayarlamalarını gerçekleştirir. | - | - | 4 |
