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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
02360105 Cardiac Rehabilitation 3 Spring 6 2+0+0 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 history, definition, and principles of cardiac rehabilitation; interventions within the program; the pathophysiology and rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases; assessment methods used in cardiovascular rehabilitation; treatment methods used in cardiovascular rehabilitation; and program planning in cardiovascular rehabilitation.
Objectives of the Course
In patients with cardiovascular problems, planning and implementation of the appropriate treatment program for the patient with the identification of problems, evaluation of patients with appropriate assessment methods, selection of cardiac rehabilitation approaches and practices, and provision of appropriate treatment program.
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
P6 Uses measurement tools, technological systems, and information technologies in physical therapy applications in a safe, effective, and ethical manner. 4
P1 Possesses theoretical and practical knowledge of basic health sciences; effectively applies this knowledge in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Interprets exercise test results in cardiac diseases and plans appropriate exercise training programs. P.2.55 1
O2 Explains the anatomy and physiology of the heart; describes the pathophysiology of major cardiac diseases. P.1.55 1
O3 It explains rehabilitation approaches for surgical and non-surgical treatments applied in myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases, and heart failure. P.3.39 1
O4 Defines and applies the basic assessment methods used in cardiac rehabilitation (ECG, arrhythmia analysis, functional tests, and risk assessment). P.6.8 1
** 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 anatomy, physiology of the heart and cardiac rehabilitation
2 Definition and general characteristics of major heart diseases (coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, valve diseases, heart failure)
3 myocardial infarction
4 myocardial infarction
5 Rehabilitation in Coronary Artery Disease and Bypass Graft Surgeries
6 Rehabilitation in heart valve surgery
7 Midterm
8 Rehabilitation in Chronic Heart Failure
9 Rehabilitation in Peripheral Artery Disease
10 Rehabilitation in Pediatric Heart Diseases
11 Evaluation in cardiac rehabilitation
12 Electrocardiography and Arrhythmia
13 Exercise Tests in Cardiac Diseases
14 Exercise Training in Cardiac Diseases
Textbook or Material
Resources Thow M. Exercise Leadership in Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach. 1st ed. Singapore: Wiley, 2006
Thow M. Exercise Leadership in Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach. 1st ed. Singapore: Wiley, 2006
Thow M. Exercise Leadership in Cardiac Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach. 1st ed. Singapore: Wiley, 2006
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) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 15 15
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 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
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 P6
O1 Explains the anatomy and physiology of the heart; describes the pathophysiology of major cardiac diseases. 5 - - -
O2 Interprets exercise test results in cardiac diseases and plans appropriate exercise training programs. - 5 - -
O3 It explains rehabilitation approaches for surgical and non-surgical treatments applied in myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases, and heart failure. - - 5 -
O4 Defines and applies the basic assessment methods used in cardiac rehabilitation (ECG, arrhythmia analysis, functional tests, and risk assessment). - - - 4