REH634 - PHYSIOTHERAPY and REHABILITATION IN CHILDHOOD CANC

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHYSIOTHERAPY and REHABILITATION IN CHILDHOOD CANC REH634 2nd Semester 3 2 4 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Team/Group Work
 
Instructor (s)Tülin Düger PhD. Prof., Songül Atasavun Uysal PhD. Assoc. Prof 
Course objectiveThe main objective of the course is to gain knowledge about childhood cancers, diseases and their treatments that causes complications, the needs of physical therapy and rehabilitation and suitable approaches. 
Learning outcomes
  1. A student who successfully finishes the course; 1. Review of childhood cancers 2. Describes the side effects of diseases and treatments (related to physical therapy),
  2. 3. Learns physical therapy and rehabilitation needs 4. Creates physical therapy and rehabilitation programme for the patient
Course ContentChildhood cancers, side effects of treatments, the needs and principles of physical therapy and rehabilitation, physical therapy and rehabilitation programme 
References1. Pediatrik Onkoloji. Özkan, A. 2009. İstanbul
2. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology. Poplack, D.G., Margolin, J.F. 1997. Philedelphia

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to childhood cancers
Week 2Central nerve system tumours
Week 3Bone tumours
Week 4Leukaemia
Week 5Rehabilitation problems and approaches
Week 6Musculoskeletal problems and treatments
Week 7Neurologic problems and treatments
Week 8Cognitive problems and treatments
Week 9Growth retardations and treatments
Week 10Mobility problems and treatments
Week 11Activity of daily living and and treatments
Week 12Stem cell transplantation and physical therapy approaches
Week 13Community Health Education/Project Planning
Week 14Community Health Education/Project Planning
Week 15Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application010
Field activities010
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation010
Project020
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam050
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities6742
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation11414
Project177
Homework assignment21428
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload5361240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Follows conceptual and clinical developments in basic measurement, evaluation and treatment tecniques special to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, uses deep and systematic knowledge relating to different areas of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in vocational and academical studies.     X
2. Evaluates knowledge from different areas of discipline by using theoretical and practical principles in area of physiotherapy and rehabilitation with critical approach and integrates, develops new knowledge, attains skill of problem solving and clinical decision making.   X  
3. Plans investigations, serves in projects, interprets results of the studies which he/she has done with selecting appropriate statistical methods, writes report, presents in scientific meetings or publishes.  X   
4. Independently implements investigations related to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation by considering the ethical values, transfers professional skills and responsibilities to group work.    X
5. Defines learning needs and objectives, continues to lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, vocational education and publicity programs.     X
6. Contributes to public health and health policy; makes individual, family and society conscious of education, preventive and rehabilitative approaches.    X
7. Communicates orally and written in professional and academic studies related to their field at the international level by using at least one foreign language, takes part in the European language portfolio. X    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest