REH708 - PRINCIPLES of REHABILITATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PRINCIPLES of REHABILITATION REH708 Spring 4 0 4 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesOther: Special meeting, conference-type courses, problem based learning sessi  
Instructor (s)Ayse Karaduman Ph.D, Prof., program lecturers 
Course objectiveto associate International classification of function (ICF) developed by the World Health Organization with the general principles of rehabilitation and to develop the theoretical knowledge, skills of analysis and synthesis to support the adaptation to application area will be aimed. 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. General principles to improve functional skills and eliminate functional limitations will be learned.
  2. 2. knowledge, skills and attitude will be gained to adapt the acquired skills for changing conditions.
  3. 3. A holistic approach will be adopt in the assessment / treatment of functional deficits
  4. 4. The importance of teamwork will be understood and behaviour will be developed about the role of the responsibilities
Course ContentEthical principles and teamwork concept, methodology and concept of ICF in terms of development of functionality in rehabilitation will be handled. 
References1. Sullivan P, Markos P?Clinical Decision Making, Therapatic Exercise?Appleton& Lange , Connecticut,1995,
2. Journals:Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy, Disability Physiotherapy Practice, Canadian Physiotherapy Journal, Australian Physiotherapy Journal, Spine, Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Orthopeadics and Releated Research, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, DSÖ yayınları
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Ethics in rehabilitation
Week 2Teamwork
Week 3Hospital practices
Week 4Non hospital practices
Week 5ICF-general principles
Week 6The use of ICF in various fields of rehabilitation
Week 7Case report
Week 8Functional evaluation of cases
Week 9Analyses
Week 10Improvement of functional skills
Week 11Keeping records
Week 12Discussion
Week 13The importance of ICF in organization
Week 14General discussion
Week 15Examination

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments215
Presentation215
Project00
Seminar115
Midterms00
Final exam145
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes155
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes145
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 4 56
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)149126
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14570
Project000
Homework assignment8432
Midterms (Study duration)177
Final Exam (Study duration) 199
Total Workload5238300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Produces new information, training and instructional materials to guide clinical practice and academic studies in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, plans, makes, conduct original research, uses the appropriate statistical methods, analysis and reports.    X
2. Uses methods and technological tools required for his/her field. Transfers information obtained as a result of his scientific research at the level of evidence to the clinical practices. Publishes results in the national and international refereed journals. Makes presentations at scientific meetings.    X
3. Shows a commitment to ethical standards in research and publication process, conforms the principles of lifelong learning.     X
4. Uses the current knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the benefit of society, contributes to policies made for improving public health at national and international level.     X
5. Works with accumulation of qualified knowledge and skills as developing creative solutions in the field of education and counseling programs.    X
6. He/she could make plans, implement them and distribute tasks in a cross disciplinary academic and scientific environments, he/she is capable of solving conflicts.    X
7. Communicates at equivalent levels in academic and professional circles by using at least one foreign language as oral, written, and visually.    X

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