Cardiac Rehabilitation (PTR306) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Cardiac Rehabilitation PTR306 6. Semester 2 2 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The student will be able to plan and implement the cardiovascular system diseases, evaluation and early and late rehabilitation programs.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learn physiotherapy approaches in cardiovascular diseases.
  • To learn appropriate rehabilitation protocol.
  • Learn the exercise prescription plan.
  • Learn indications and contraindications of rehabilitation practices.
Course Content Major cardiovascular system diseases and pathophysiology, cardiovascular assessment, early rehabilitation program, immobilization and effects on body systems, external patient and secondary prevention program, exercise training, treatment and education of replaceable risk factors, protection and long term follow-up, revascularization and valve surgeries, physiotherapy and rehabilitation in peripheral vascular diseases.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of cardiac rehabilitation, course function and contents Read the relevant topic from the source
2 Definition and pathophysiology of major cardiovascular system diseases: coronary artery disease Read the relevant topic from the source
3 Myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular diseases Read the relevant topic from the source
4 Valvular diseases, heart failure, arrhythmia, revascularization and valve surgeons Read the relevant topic from the source
5 Cardiovascular assessment Read the relevant topic from the source
6 Cardiovascular assessment Read the relevant topic from the source
7 Drugs used and rehabilitation applications in cardiac diseases Read the relevant topic from the source
8 Early rehabilitation program for cardiac rehabilitation, external patient and secondary prevention program Read the relevant topic from the source
9 Semester Midterm Exam Week
10 Early rehabilitation program for cardiac rehabilitation, external patient and secondary prevention program Read the relevant topic from the source
11 Exercise tests and training Read the relevant topic from the source
12 Exercise tests and training after myocardial infarction, thoracic surgery, PTCA Read the relevant topic from the source
13 Resistant exercise training in cardiac rehabilitation Read the relevant topic from the source
14 Treatment and education of interchangeable risk factors, protection and long-term follow-up Read the relevant topic from the source
15 Case discussion Read the relevant topic from the source
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. DeTurk W, Cahalin L. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy. New York; 2004.
2. FrownfelterD,DeanE.CardiovascularandPulmonary Physical Therapy Evidence and Practice; 2006.
3. Hillegass E, Sadowski S, Essentials of Cardio pulmonary Physical Therapy; 2001.
4. Irwin S, Tecklin JS, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: A Guide toPractice; 2004.
Other Sources 5. Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs by AACVPR; 2004.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 2 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Makes the necessary measurement, evaluation, identification, analysis and planning by determining the near and far goals in line with the knowledge, concepts and principles specific to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
2 Determines the appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment program by using the acquired knowledge, skills and evidence-based clinical decision-making processes, applies it systematically and safely, taking into account the principles of occupational safety, reorganizes or terminates it when necessary.
3 Uses information sources in the field of physiotherapy, collects data, keeps reports, plans, analyzes and conducts professional and academic studies independently, taking into account ethical and deontological approaches.
4 Takes responsibility individually within the team to solve problems encountered in applications related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and cooperates interdisciplinary by using communication skills.
5 Adopts the principle of lifelong learning for the continuity of personal development, uses information and communication technologies, follows developments in the field, organizes and supports quality improvement programs.
6 Knows the duties, rights and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapy, acts in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards, and maintains professional behavior in the international arena.
7 Contributes to the production and implementation of health policy in accordance with the changing and increasing needs of society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 2 32
Laboratory
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 6 6
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 100