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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02350106 | Pediatric Rehabilitation | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+2 | 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 | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Osman KARACA | B-229 | [email protected] | 7845 | Friday 10:30-11:30 |
Course Content
It covers assessment, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation in conditions encountered in the pediatric population that cause disability and impairment.
Objectives of the Course
Teaching the evaluation and rehabilitation of pediatric diseases. Determination of appropriate treatment approaches.
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. | 4 |
| 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 | Uses assessment methods for children with cerebral palsy, analyzes gait disorders, and implements appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. | P.3.15 | 1,7 |
| O2 | It applies appropriate assessment and treatment approaches in pediatric neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy, and hereditary neuropathies. | P.3.16 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Performs physical therapy assessments tailored to developmental characteristics in cases of obstetric brachial plexus injuries and high-risk infants, and plans individualized rehabilitation programs. | P.3.17 | 1,7 |
| O4 | It explains the concept and scope of pediatric rehabilitation and the functional impairments caused by neurological and orthopedic disorders seen in childhood. | P.2.65 | 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 | Introduction to Pediatric Rehabilitation and information about the topics |
| 2 | Cerebral palsy definition, classification and clinical features |
| 3 | Evaluation in cerebral palsy |
| 4 | Gait disorders in cerebral palsy, evaluation and treatment |
| 5 | Treatment methods in cerebral palsy |
| 6 | General repetition |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Muscle Diseases and Rehabilitation |
| 9 | Down syndrome and rehabilitation |
| 10 | Spina Bifida and Rehabilitation |
| 11 | Obstetric Brachial Plexus and Rehabilitation |
| 12 | Spinal muscular atrophy and its rehabilitation |
| 13 | Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathies and Their Rehabilitation |
| 14 | Risky Infant and Rehabilitation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Principles and Practices in Children, Mintaze Kerem Günel, 2022, Ankara |
| Pediatric Physiotherapy Rehabilitation - Bülent Elbasan, 2023, İstanbul |
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) | 12 | 2 | 24 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 90 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 3 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | It explains the concept and scope of pediatric rehabilitation and the functional impairments caused by neurological and orthopedic disorders seen in childhood. | - | - |
| O2 | Uses assessment methods for children with cerebral palsy, analyzes gait disorders, and implements appropriate physical therapy and rehabilitation programs. | - | - |
| O3 | It applies appropriate assessment and treatment approaches in pediatric neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy, and hereditary neuropathies. | - | - |
| O4 | Performs physical therapy assessments tailored to developmental characteristics in cases of obstetric brachial plexus injuries and high-risk infants, and plans individualized rehabilitation programs. | - | - |
