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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02351101 | Geriatric Rehabilitation | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Özlem AKKOYUN SERT | B BLOK-230 | [email protected] | 7666 | Tuesday 14.00-15.00 |
Course Content
Physiological changes in aging, Functional evaluation methods, Application of clinical decision making process, Project and case studies
Objectives of the Course
To explain the physiological changes that occur with age progression, to make the students understand the applications of the evaluation and exercise programs for the healthy and handicapped elderly, to make them aware about healthy aging and quality of life
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | |
| P2 | Identifies and assesses problems in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, and plans appropriate assessment and intervention approaches based on scientific evidence. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.34 | 1,5 | |
| O2 | P.3.20 | 1,5 | |
| O3 | P.4.2 | 1,5 | |
| O4 | P.11.4 | 1,5 | |
| O5 | P.1.24 | 1,5 | |
| ** 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 | Definitions of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging |
| 2 | Physiological changes of aging |
| 3 | Physiological changes in the musculoskeletal system due to aging |
| 4 | Physiological changes in the nervous system due to aging |
| 5 | Physiological changes in the cardiopulmonary system due to aging |
| 6 | Sensory-perception-motor changes caused by aging |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Functional evaluation methods and falls |
| 9 | The importance of Geriatride multidisciplinary team work |
| 10 | Falls and Prevention in the Elderly |
| 11 | Elderly exercise programs |
| 12 | Healthy aging and quality of life |
| 13 | Work areas for physiotherapy in old age |
| 14 | An overview |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Squires, Amanda J. ""Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team.""NewYork, 1988 |
| Squires, Amanda J. ""Rehabilitation of the older patient: A handbook for the multidisciplinary team.""NewYork, 1988 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gerontoloji ve geriatrinin temel kavramlarını, yaşlanma süreci ile ilgili fizyolojik değişiklikleri açıklar. | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Geriatrik bireylerin fonksiyonel değerlendirme yöntemlerini uygular, düşme riskini analiz eder ve önleyici stratejileri planlar. | - | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Yaşlı bireylerde kas-iskelet, sinir ve kardiyopulmoner sistemde meydana gelen fizyolojik değişiklikleri tanımlar ve klinik bulgularla ilişkilendirir. | - | - | - | - | - |
| O4 | Geriatrik hastaların bakımında multidisipliner ekip çalışmasının önemini kavrar ve uygun iş birliği ile fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon süreçlerini yürütür. | - | - | - | - | - |
| O5 | Yaşlılarda egzersiz programlarını, yaşam kalitesi ve sağlıklı yaşlanma hedefleri doğrultusunda planlar ve uygular. | - | - | - | - | - |
