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Information
| Code | FYT116 |
| Name | Electrotherapy |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İLKE COŞKUN BENLİDAYI |
Course Goal
The basic principles of electrotherapy, the principles of application and the use of electrotherapy devices are to be obtained by the students and the necessary applications are applied by the relevant physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or physiotherapist.
Course Content
Principles of electrotherapy, application techniques, galvanic, faradic, interferential and diadynamic currents and TENS, ultrasonics, short wave diathermy and electrical stimulation are explained.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Watson, T., & Nussbaum, E. (Eds.). (2020). Electro Physical Agents E-Book: Evidence-Based Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Notes
Lecture notes and presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows electrotherapy agents |
| LO02 | Learns the basic principles of electrotherapy. |
| LO03 | Explains the principles of electrotherapy. |
| LO04 | Lists the possible side effects of electrotherapy devices. |
| LO05 | Learns the preparation of the electrotherapy patient. |
| LO06 | Defines electrotherapy endications and contrendications |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge about kinesiology with the basis of human normal structure and function | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles used in the field of medical terminology and physiotherapy | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge about basic physics and biophysics concepts for physiotherapy applications | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the devices, tools and equipments used in the field of physiotherapy and explain the basic working principles of them | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Sort the treatment methods and patient protection methods related to the field | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Application of orthesis and assistive devices with patient preparation before physiotherapy practice | 1 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Using basic assessment methods used in physical therapist assisstant applications | 1 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use appropriate methods and techniques for the development of critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning to read and evaluate the treatment plan given by physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist before the patient is undergoing physiotherapy | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Application of the treatment program recommended by the physician of physical medicine and rehabilitation to the patients under the supervision of a physician or physiotherapist. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Assists the basic exercises used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physician and physical therapist and assisting patient transfer activities | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Application of hot-cold applications and electrotherapy modalities in physiotherapy under the supervision of physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or physiotherapist | 5 |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning to prepare treatment devices before physiotherapy program | 2 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Perform the calibration and maintenance of the devices regularly and ensure that they operate in the most efficient way | 1 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have knowledge of critical situations and, when necessary, report the results to the relevant physical medicine and rehabilitation physician | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned after graduation with his own knowledge | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicate effectively with patients and health care workers with professional ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO18 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to use basic computer program and information technologies to follow developments in at least one foreign language | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To take precautions about health and work security in the working environment, to know the first intervention in injuries | |
| PLO20 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Monitoring of technological technological developments |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to electrotherapy | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 2 | General physiological effects of electrotherapy | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Types of electrotherapy currents | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 4 | Techniques of electrotherapy-1 | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Techniques of electrotherapy-2 | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Galvanic and Faradic currents | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Interferential current | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Diadynamic currents | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | İyontoforesis | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Ultrasound-1 | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Ultrasound-2 | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Short wave diathermy | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Electric stimulation | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Resource lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||