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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
