Physiotherapy
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Physiotherapy
Course Details
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Physiotherapy
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02631003 | Geriatric and Rheumatic Diseases | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Burcu DURSUN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Burcu DURSUN | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Musculoskeletal system problems in the elderly, cardiovascular and psychosocial changes, endocrine system changes, genital and urinary system changes, balance and gait disturbances
Objectives of the Course
The general classification in geriatric diseases is to focus on diagnostic and therapeutic principles.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P11 | Has sufficient knowledge about diseases and disorders related to his/her field and applies the acquired knowledge professionally. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to express sufficient knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to understand the impact of adequate knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | P.11.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to integrate sufficient knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | P.11.3 | 1 |
| O4 | Ability to analyze sufficient information about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field by evaluating its suitability for the field of physiotherapy. | P.11.4 | 1 |
| O5 | Ability to develop original field experiences by combining knowledge about topics related to different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field. | P.11.5 | 1 |
| O6 | Ability to evaluate the effects of information on issues related to different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | P.11.6 | 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 | Aging and aging theories |
| 2 | Musculoskeletal changes in the elderly |
| 3 | Cardiovascular and pulmonary system changes in the elderly |
| 4 | Endocrine system changes in the elderly |
| 5 | Gastrointestinal system changes in the elderly |
| 6 | Genital and urinary system changes in the elderly |
| 7 | Evaluation and scale applied to the elderly |
| 8 | Balance and fall in old age |
| 9 | Midterm |
| 10 | Electrotherapy in the elderly |
| 11 | What to be aware of in elderly electrotherapy applications |
| 12 | Case presentation (evaluation) |
| 13 | Case Presentation (suggestions) |
| 14 | An overview |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Temel Geritri Kutsal Y.2007 Güneş Tıp Kitabevi |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 50 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 81 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,70 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P11 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to express sufficient knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field. | 5 |
| O2 | To be able to understand the impact of adequate knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | 5 |
| O3 | Ability to integrate sufficient knowledge about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | 3 |
| O4 | Ability to analyze sufficient information about different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field by evaluating its suitability for the field of physiotherapy. | 3 |
| O5 | Ability to develop original field experiences by combining knowledge about topics related to different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field. | 3 |
| O6 | Ability to evaluate the effects of information on issues related to different diseases and disorders that may be encountered in the field of physiotherapy. | 3 |
