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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99501013 | Alternative Treatments | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 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) | Specialist Dr. Hayriye ALP |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Dr. Hayriye ALP | B-115 | [email protected] | Wednesday 14:55 |
Course Content
acupuncture, cupping therapy, leech therapy, hypnosis, ozone therapy, mesotherapy, apitherapy, osteopathy, reflexology, homeopathy, chiropractic, lavra application, music therapy
Objectives of the Course
To examine the role of complementary and native treatment methods in health and to define the effects of native treatment methods for selected clinical conditions.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
| P10 | Knows the effects of physical therapy practices on individuals, society, and the healthcare system; is aware of patient safety, personal data privacy, professional ethics, and legal responsibilities. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | P.2.67 | 1 | |
| O2 | P.10.11 | 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 the course; concepts of complementary and alternative therapies and their place in physiotherapy and rehabilitation |
| 2 | Ethics, patient safety, indications and contraindications in complementary and alternative therapies |
| 3 | Hirudotherapy: Definition, mechanisms of action, areas of use, risks and complications |
| 4 | Cupping Therapy: Dry and wet cupping applications, physiological effects, indications and contraindications |
| 5 | Mesotherapy: Basic principles, areas of application, evaluation in terms of effectiveness and safety |
| 6 | Reflexology: Theoretical foundations, application areas, clinical uses and level of evidence |
| 7 | Ozone Therapy: Mechanism of action, application methods, areas of use and safety principles |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Prolotherapy: Basic principles, use in musculoskeletal disorders and level of evidence |
| 10 | Acupuncture: Traditional and modern approaches, pain management and use in rehabilitation |
| 11 | Homeopati: Temel ilkeler, kullanım alanları, bilimsel kanıtlar ve eleştirel değerlendirme |
| 12 | Hypnosis: Definition, basic principles, use in pain, anxiety and behavioral processes |
| 13 | General review; evaluation of complementary and alternative therapies in terms of evidence-based practice |
| 14 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Biana, C. B., Cecagno, D., Porto, A. R., Cecagno, S., Marques, V. D. A., & Soares, M. C. (2021). Non-pharmacological therapies applied in pregnancy and labor: an integrative review. Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 55, 1-11. |
| Corrigan, L., Moran, P., McGrath, N., Eustace-Cook, J., & Daly, D. (2021). Hamilelik yoga müdahalelerinin özellikleri ve etkinliği: Sistematik bir inceleme ve meta-analiz. Research Square. 1, 1-22. | |
| Öztürk H, Şaylıgil Ö. (2016). Geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamaları Yönetmeliği'nin etik açıdan değerlendirilmesi. Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Ethicc, 24(1), 1-10. | |
| Şahin, S. (2017). Geleneksel, tamamlayıcı, alternatif tıp uygulamalarına genel bir bakış. Türk Aile Hek Dergisi, 21(4), 159-162. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| 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 | 50 | 50 |
| 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 | P2 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Alternatif tedavi yöntemlerinin (akupunktur, osteopati, kayropraktik, vb.) temel prensiplerini ve etki mekanizmalarını açıklar, fizyoterapi pratiğindeki yerini bilimsel kanıtlar doğrultusunda değerlendirir. | 5 | 3 |
| O2 | Alternatif tedavi yaklaşımlarının klinik kullanımlarını, endikasyon ve kontrendikasyonlarını, etik ve hasta güvenliği açısından analiz eder ve uygun durumlarda fizyoterapi uygulamalarıyla ilişkilendirir. | 3 | 5 |