ECTS - Geriatrics Rehabilitation
Geriatrics Rehabilitation (PTR409) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Geriatrics Rehabilitation | PTR409 | Area Elective | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Explaining the physiological changes occur associated with aging, providing the comprehension of the applications about the required evaluation and exercise programs for the healthy & disabled elderly, arousing the awareness about healthy aging and quality of life. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Physiological changes in aging, functional assessment methods, application of clinical decision period, project and case studies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description about Gerontology, Geriatrics and Aging | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 2 | Physiological changes in aging | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 3 | Physiological changes in locomotor system due to aging- Project planning | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 4 | Physiological changes in nervous system due to aging- Project planning | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 5 | Physiological changes in cardiopulmonary system due to aging- Project planning | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 6 | Sensory-Perception-Motor changes due to aging | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 7 | Sensory-Perception-Motor changes due to aging | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 8 | The importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in geriatrics | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 9 | Yarıyıl Ara Sınav Haftası | |
| 10 | Exercise programs available for the elderly | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 11 | Exercise programs available for the elderly | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 12 | Working fields related to physiotherapy profession | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 13 | Project presentation | Read the relevant |
| 14 | Project presentation | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 15 | Project presentation | Read the relevant topic from the source |
| 16 | Final Sınavı |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. • Whitehead, T. P. (2018). Geriatric Rehabilitation. Demos Medical Publishing. |
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| 2. Hazen, B. R. (2019). Geriatric Physical Therapy. Elsevier Health Sciences. | |
| 3. Craton, J. (2013). Rehabilitation of the Aging Patient. Saunders. |
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 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 60 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 50 | ||