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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02350104 Pulmonary Rehabilitation 3 Autumn 5 2+0+1 3 3
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
The aim and implementation of the course; the history, definition, and principles of pulmonary rehabilitation; the pathophysiology and rehabilitation of respiratory diseases; assessment and treatment methods used in pulmonary rehabilitation; physiotherapy and rehabilitation after pulmonary surgery; respiratory assistive devices; oxygen therapy; aspiration; physiotherapy and rehabilitation in neonates with respiratory problems; and energy expenditure in activities of daily living.
Objectives of the Course
Recognition of this problem in patients with respiratory problems, evaluation of patients with appropriate assessment methods, selection of respiratory physiotherapy approaches and pulmonary rehabilitation practices and planning and implementation of the appropriate treatment program for the patient.
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. 5
P1 Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Applies assessment methods used in pulmonary rehabilitation and analyzes the patient's physical, physiological, and functional status. P.2.26 1,7
O2 Exercise training involves practices aimed at improving respiratory function using breathing exercises and airway clearance techniques. P.2.27 1,7
O3 Pulmonary surgery, intensive care, and pediatric patient groups plan and implement appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation approaches. P.2.28 1,7
O4 Explains the pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases and describes rehabilitation approaches for these diseases. P.3.13 1,7
O5 Explains the scope, objectives, and key components of pulmonary rehabilitation. P.1.20 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 Course content and description, definition of pulmonary rehabilitation and necessary components, Respiratory system structural and functional features
2 Pathophysiology and rehabilitation of obstructive pulmonary diseases
3 Pathophysiology and rehabilitation of restrictive lung problems
4 Evaluation methods used in pulmonary rehabilitation
5 Exercise training in pulmonary rehabilitation, physical activity
6 Respiratory exercises, respiratory training
7 Midterm
8 Airway cleaning techniques-I
9 Airway cleaning techniques-II
10 Airway cleaning techniques-III
11 Pulmonary surgery rehabilitation
12 Pulmonary rehabilitation in intensive care unit
13 Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in respiratory neonates and pediatric patients
14 Activities of daily living and energy consumption
Textbook or Material
Resources Main E, Denehy L. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics. 5th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
Main E, Denehy L. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics. 5th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
Main E, Denehy L. Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics. 5th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2016.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Practice 1 35 (%)
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 35 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 1 14
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 0 0 0
Other 1 15 15
Total Work Load: 91
Total Work Load / 30 3,03
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3
O1 Explains the scope, objectives, and key components of pulmonary rehabilitation. 3 - -
O2 Applies assessment methods used in pulmonary rehabilitation and analyzes the patient's physical, physiological, and functional status. - 5 -
O3 Exercise training involves practices aimed at improving respiratory function using breathing exercises and airway clearance techniques. - 5 -
O4 Pulmonary surgery, intensive care, and pediatric patient groups plan and implement appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation approaches. - - 5
O5 Explains the pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive lung diseases and describes rehabilitation approaches for these diseases. - - 5