ECTS - - Physiotherapy Program
Compulsory Departmental Courses
ATU100 - Orientation (1 + 0) 1
President's Speech; Life at Atılım (Presentations by Administrative Units); Library Seminars; Book Borrowing-Returning Session; Department Promotion Meetings; Promotion of Sports Activities; Visits to Kiosks of Student Clubs and Communities; Informative Presentation on Education Technologies; participation in events organized within the scope of ATU 100.
FTR101 - Basic Measurement and Evaluatıon in Physiotherapy (4 + 0) 6
Patient history-anamnesis, basic principles of movement, anatomical positions, posture analysis, shortness tests, anthropometric measurements, circumference-length measurements,diameter, adipose tissue measurements, flexibility tests, sensory evaluation, muscle strength evaluation, range of motion assessment, assessment questionnaires.
FTR103 - Hydrotherapy and Balneotherapy (2 + 0) 5
Definition of hydrotherapy, hydrotherapy applications, features of aquatherapy pools, aquatherapy-aquatic rehabilitation methods and equipment, spa medicine, treatment and definition, internal and external balneotherapy methods, mechanisms of action, sulphur waters-Radon waters, sulphated waters-bicarbonate waters, ferrous waters-iodized waters-fluorinated waters-trace element waters, peloids, bottled natural mineral waters and spring waters, sauna effects and application methods, herbal baths a
FTR104 - Surgical Sciences (2 + 0) 3
Clinical diagnosis in neurosurgery, joint pathologies, functional neurosurgery, fractures, neck and back problems, intensive care in neurosurgery, orthopedic diagnosis, patient follow-up protocols, shoulder, hand, hip, knee and ankle problems, cervical and lumbar disc hernias, central nervous system anomalies, oncological surgery.
FTR106 - Massage Treatments (2 + 4) 6
Basic principles in medical massage application, mechanism of action of massage, usage, indications and contraindications of massage, body mechanics, massage equipment, therapeutic environment, basic massage movements, classic massage treatments by region, thigh massage, lower leg massage, back massage, neck and back massage, upper extremity massage, hand-wrist massage, foot-ankle massage, abdominal massage, facial massage.
FTR108 - Occupational Therapy (2 + 0) 2
General terms related to occupational therapy, definition of activity and participation, daily life activities, games and leisure activities, social roles, function classification of world health organization related to disability, quality of life, time management, person-centered approaches, multi-faceted perspective, mental health services, psychological aspects of the disability, social aspects of ergotherapy, explaining the connections of personal and environmental factors with occupational
FTR201 - Physical Therapy Methods Applications I (0 + 4) 6
Physiological properties of heat, agents that give superficial heat-hot pack-paraffin-infrared-ultraviolet, fluidotherapy, agents that give deep heat-ultrasound-shortwave diathermy-microwave diathermy and long-wave diathermy, cryotherapy, definition of electrotherapy, electrophysiological basics, direct current-Galvanic current-phonophoresis-iontophoresis, low frequency currents, medium frequency currents, diadynamic currents, vacuum therapy, electrical stimulation, transcutaneous electrical ner
FTR202 - Cardiac-Pulmonary Diseases Rehabilitation (2 + 0) 5
Circulatory and respiratory system anatomy, physiology, basic principles of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, myocardial infarction rehabilitation, special measurement methods in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, bronchial drainage techniques, controlled breathing techniques, cardiac and pulmonary exercise techniques, physical fitness.
FTR203 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Physiotherapy (2 + 0) 4
Introduction and definitions to kinesiology and biomechanics, upper limb biomechanics, lower limb biomechanics, exercise physiology, posture, adverse effects of immobilization, movement control systems, therapeutic exercises, regional exercises, the structure and functions of biological systems, the solution of various biomechanical problems, biomechanical properties and practical usage of auxiliary equipments.
FTR204 - Pediatric Rehabilitation (2 + 0) 4
Normal motor development, reflex development, cerebral palsy, cerebral palsy clinical classification, early symptoms in children with cerebral palsy, evaluation of cerebral palsy, facilitation and balance training, brachial plexus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, movement development in down syndrome, spina bifida and rehabilitation, hemophilia and rehabilitation, muscular dystrophies and spinal muscular atrophy.
FTR205 - Heat-Light and Hydrotherapy (2 + 0) 3
Inflammation and pain mechanisms, superficial and deep temperature modalities and cryotherapy to ensure tissue repair and wound healing, physiological effects of heat-light agents on local and general body systems, basic concepts and definitions of hydrotherapy, indications and contraindications of hydrotherapy, hydrotherapy method and their physiological effects.
FTR206 - Orthotics and Prosthetics (2 + 0) 3
Orthotics and prosthesis usage purposes, upper extremity orthoses, lower extremity orthoses, body orthoses, lower extremity amputation levels, upper extremity amputation levels, below-knee prostheses, over-knee prostheses, knee disarticulation prostheses, hip disarticulation prostheses, prosthetic feet.
FTR207 - Rehabilitation in Orthopedic and Rheumatic Diseases (2 + 0) 4
Inflammation and paifracture healing, wound healing, hand rehabilitation, approach to rheumatologic and orthopedic patients, basic measurement in rheumatological and orthopedic diseases, physiotherapy applications and exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, physiotherapy applications and exercise in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, physiotherapy applications and exercise in patients with osteoarthritis, orthotics and walking aids in rheumatic and orthopedic diseases, physiotherapy a
FTR208 - Rehabilitation Equipment in Physiotherapy (2 + 0) 3
Rehabilitation equipment need, rehabilitation equipment selection, crutches, walking stick, walker and parallel bar training, crutches,walker and cane applications, wheelchair and its types, wheelchair selection and special additions, wheelchair training, technological applications, robotic trainings, virtual reality, nanotechnology applications.
FTR209 - Neurological Rehabilitation (2 + 0) 4
Approach to the neurological patient, neurophysiological exercise mechanisms, spasticity mechanism, rehabilitation in balance disorders, physical therapy in hemiplegic patients, physical therapy in traumatic brain injuries, physical therapy in spinal cord injury, physical therapy in neuromuscular diseases, physical therapy in peripheral nerve injuries, physical therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson patients physical therapy, neurogenic bladder, intestine, pressure ulcers, orthos
FTR210 - Physical Therapy Methods Applications II (0 + 4) 7
Magnetic field therapy, laser therapy, classical massage and mechanisms of action, connective tissue massage, sports massage therapy, lymph drainage, pneumatic compression systems, manupulation-mobilization, biofeedback, cervical and lumbar traction application, positioning, selection of physiotherapy applications in regional musculoskeletal system diseases and practice.
FTR212 - Oncological Rehabilitation (2 + 0) 2
Definition of oncological physiotherapy, physiotherapy in prevention-diagnosis-operation stages, physiotherapy in stages of chemotherapy-radiotherapy-cancer survival, thoracic cancers and physiotherapy, digestive systemcancers and physiotherapy, breast cancer and physiotherapy, physiotherapy inlymphedema, musculoskeletal cancers and physiotherapy, genitourinary system cancers and physiotherapy, gynecological cancers and physiotherapy, skin cancers and physiotherapy.
HIST101 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I (2 + 0) 2
French Revolution; structure and geopolitic positioning of Ottoman Empire, reasons of its decline; Westernization movements, First and Second Constitutional Monarchy declarations; Libya and Balkan wars; First World War; period before the War of Independence, congresses, National Pact, establishment of Turkish Grand National Assembly.
HIST102 - Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution II (2 + 0) 2
War of Independence; Lausanne Treaty; declaration of the Republic; removal of sultanic rule and caliphate; Atatürk`s revolutions; establishment of national economy; Second World War, before and after; Turkish Republic after 1960.
KRY111 - Career Planning (1 + 0) 1
Being a student at Atilim University, Student-centered programs at Atilim University, Faculty, Department presentations, Career Planning and Coop Program, Erasmus, CV writing types, Interview techniques, Effective Communication and presentation techniques, Intelligence and Personality
SMYO103 - Fundamentals of Anatomy (2 + 4) 4
Parts and regions of the human body,bone tissue structure and skeletal system, joint system and ligaments,muscular system and their functions,tissues and organs of the respiratory system and their functions,tissues and organs of the circulatory system,gastrointestinal system organs and aid digestion organs and their functioning,urogenital system structure and activities,central nervous and peripheral nervous system,autonomic nervous system and its functioning,sensory organs,endocrine system
SMYO105 - Occupational Health and Safety (2 + 0) 3
Occupational health and safety basic concepts, purpose and importance, occupational safety and security services, risk, danger, primary, secondary and tertiary protection concepts, accidents at work, occupational diseases, basic prevention methods, occupational health and safety in the workplace, biological and chemical risk factors, physical and psychosocial risk factors, emergency plans.
SMYO106 - Fundamentals of Pharmacology (2 + 0) 4
Basic definitions and concepts in pharmacology,pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs,pharmaceutical forms of drugs,ways of administration of drugs,prescription types and spelling rules,drugs related to the autonomic nervous system,drugs related to the autonomic nervous system,central nervous system,drugs related to the central nervous system and non-narcotic analgesics,drugs related to bleeding and bleeding,drugs related to the cardiovascular system, drugs related to the respiratory
SMYO202 - Occupational Ethics (2 + 0) 4
Concepts of ethics, moral and professional ethics, theories of ethics, universal principle of ethics, principles of professional ethics in health care, human rights and patient rights, principles of professional ethics in health services, relationship between healthcare staff, patient and patient relatives, communication with the patient and producing solutions.
SMYO213 - Public Health (2 + 0) 2
Public health definition, priority issues within the scope of public health, contemporary understanding of health, protection concept, epidemiology definition, scope of application, health in Turkey services, calculation of epidemiological criteria, the characteristics of important public health problems, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, accidents, disasters, women's health and reproductive health, child health and immunization, health education.
SMYO215 - Patient Psychology (2 + 0) 3
Disease and health concepts, research of patient behavior, stress, reactions observed in emergency patients,approach of healthcare professionals to emergency patients, cronic patient psychology and behaviors of the patient, communication with patients, response to the patient's illness,the psychology of the traumatized patient, communication with patient attendant.
TURK401 - Turkish Language I (2 + 0) 2
Languages and their classification; history of Turkish language, its spread over the world and its place among other languages; Turkish language in the republic era; orthography; expressions; foreign words, suffixes and prefixes; punctuation; language and verbalism.
Elective Courses
ACL212 - Trauma and sports injuries (2 + 0) 2
Definition of trauma, concepts related to trauma, introduction to sports injuries, sports injury complications, healthcare team in sports injuries, swimming sport approach to suffocation patients, football sport approach to extremity injuries, ski sport approach to frostbite patients, approach to chest trauma patients after American football, post-gymnastic sports approach to neck trauma, splint applications; swelling, stiff, vacuum, traction splint.
FTR211 - Pain Management in Physiotherapy (2 + 0) 3
Definition and history of pain, terms related to pain, anatomical structures related to pain, pain physiology, central and peripheral pain, phantom pain, classification of pain, theories of pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, nociplastic pain, pain and fear-avoidance behavior, pain assessment, pain in childhood, medical and behavioral treatment of pain, cognitive processes in the relationship between pain management and exercise, pain management and manual therapy, pain management and
SMYO104 - Nosocomial Infection and Prevention (2 + 0) 2
Formation and symptoms of infection, types of microorganisms, diseases caused by fecal-oral transmission, diseases transmitted through the mucosa and skin, bloodborne diseases, airborne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, hospital infections and infection control measures, hospital infection control committee, personal protection methods and hand hygiene, sterilization of medical waste.
SMYO201 - Basic Health and Disease Information (2 + 0) 2
Health and disease concepts, determinants of health and factors affecting health, the concept and development of basic health services, health protection and promotion, reproductive, maternal and child health, family planning, aging health, chronic diseases, infectious diseases.
SMYO203 - Medical Terminology (2 + 0) 2
History and rules about terminology, musculoskeletal system terminology, pulmonary system terminology, cardiovascular system terminology, laboratory and hematology terminology and terms, digestive system terminology, nervous system terminology, endocrine system terminology, urogenital systems terminology, sensory organs terminology, pharmacological terms, radiology terminology, neoplasia terminology, pathology terminology.
SMYO206 - Healthcare Management (2 + 0) 2
Fundamentals and Functions of Management, Management in Healthcare Organizations (Planning and Organizing), Management in Healthcare Organizations (Leading and Control), Organizational Structure and Design in Healthcare Organizations, Human Resources Management in Healthcare Organizations, Performance Management in Healthcare Organizations, Decision Making in Healthcare Organizations, Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations, Leadership and Motivation in Healthcare Organizations, Ethics