POB754 - APPLIED UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHESIS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLIED UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHESIS | POB754 | Spring | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Prequisites | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Discussion Problem Solving Other | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Gül Yazıcıoğlu PT PhD Prof, Fatih Erbahçeci PT PhD Prof, Semra Topuz PT PhD Prof | |||||
| Course objective | Cause and level of upper limb amputations and their prostheses, prosthetic joints, terminal devices , biomechanical principals and adjustments, quality of life in amputees and advances in upper limb prosthetics | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Cause and level of upper limb amputations and their prostheses, prosthetic joints ,terminal devices, fabrication of the socket, lamination, biomechanical adjustments and advances in upper limb prostheses. | |||||
| References | Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Journal of Biomechanics, Prosthetics Orthotics International, Physical Therapy, Archieves of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Functional anatomy and kinesiology of the upper extremity |
| Week 2 | Classification of upper extremity prostheses |
| Week 3 | Upper extremity amputations level |
| Week 4 | Material used in upper extremity prostheses |
| Week 5 | Applications in partial hand amputations |
| Week 6 | Applications in wrist joint disarticulations |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Applications in below elbow knee and elbow disarticulations amputations |
| Week 9 | Applications in above elbow amputations |
| Week 10 | Applications in shoulder disarticulation |
| Week 11 | Basic principles prosthetic applications in congenital upper limb deficiencies |
| Week 12 | Applications in complex subjects |
| Week 13 | Case discussions |
| Week 14 | Article presentation |
| Week 15 | General assessment |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 5 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 10 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 14 | 5 |
| Presentation | 14 | 5 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 25 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 58 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Project | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Homework assignment | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 73 | 40 | 300 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. 1. Produces new information, training and instructional materials to guide clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics, plans, makes, conduct original research, uses the appropriate statistical methods, analysis and reports. | X | ||||
| 2. 2. Uses methods and technological tools required for his/her field. Transfers information obtained as a result of his/her scientific research at the level of evidence to clinical practice. Publishes results in the national and international refereed journals. Makes presentations at scientific meetings. | X | ||||
| 3. 3. Shows a commitment to ethical standards in research and publication process, conforms to the principles of lifelong learning. | X | ||||
| 4. 4. Uses the current knowledge in the field of Prosthetics -Orthotics and Biomechanics for the benefit of society, contributes to policies made for improving public health at national and international level. | X | ||||
| 5. 5. Works with accumulation of qualified knowledge and skills as developing creative solutions in the field of education and counseling programs | X | ||||
| 6. 6. He/she can make plans, implement them and distribute tasks in a cross disciplinary academic and scientific environment, he/she is capable of solving conflicts. | |||||
| 7. 7. Communicates at equivalent levels in academic and professional circles by using at least one foreign language orally, written, and visually. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest