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| Code | FYT118 |
| Name | Electrotherapy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İLKE COŞKUN BENLİDAYI |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Hilal IŞIK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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
No prerequisite for the cours
Resources
Watson, T., & Nussbaum, E. (Eds.). (2020). Electro Physical Agents E-Book: Evidence-Based Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Notes
KOZANOĞLU, M. E. (Ed.). (2023). Fizyoterapi Teknikerleri için TEMEL FİZYOTERAPİ. Akademisyen Kitabevi. Lecture notes and presentations
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Distinguish the physiological effects of different electrical currents on tissues. |
| LO02 | Lists electrotherapy agents. |
| LO03 | Sorts the basic principles of electrotherapy. |
| LO04 | Explains the principles of electrotherapy. |
| LO05 | Lists the possible side effects of electrotherapy modalities. |
| LO06 | Defines electrotherapy endications and contrendications. |
| LO07 | Prepares the device and the patient for electrotherapy application. |
| LO08 | Distinguish different electrotherapy methods. |
| LO09 | Recognizes emergency situations that may arise during electrotherapy applications and lists the precautionary steps. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines the basis and kinesiology of normal human structure and function | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and principles used in the field of medical terminology and physiotherapy | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the basic physics and biophysics concepts required for physiotherapy applications. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the devices, tools and equipment used in the field of physiotherapy and explains their basic working principles. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists patient protection methods and treatment methods related to field. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the patient, orthoses and assistive devices before physiotherapy application | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists basic assessment methods used in physical therapist assisstant applications | |
| 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 | Distinguishes reading and evaluating the treatment plan given by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist before the patient is admitted to physiotherapy. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the treatment program recommended by the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician to the patients under the supervision of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician or physiotherapist. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Assists in the implementation of basic exercises used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist physician or physiotherapist and assists in patient transfer activities. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies hot-cold applications and electrotherapy modalities used in physiotherapy under the supervision of a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or physiotherapist. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Prepares treatment devices before physiotherapy program | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Perform the calibration and maintenance of the devices regularly and ensure that they operate in the most efficient way | 1 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes informed about critical situations and, when necessary, reports the results to the relevant physical medicine and rehabilitation physician as soon as possible | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | After graduation, he/she will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he/she has learned with his/her own knowledge | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively with patients and health care workers with professional ethical responsibility | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to use basic computer program and information technologies to follow developments in at least one foreign language | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes precautions regarding health and safety in the work environment and provides first aid in case of injuries. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors professional technological developments |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to electrotherapy | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | General physiological effects of electrotherapy | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Types of electrotherapy currents | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Techniques of electrotherapy-1 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Techniques of electrotherapy-2 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Galvanic and Faradic currents | Reading source 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 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Diadynamic currents | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | İyontoforesis | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Ultrasound-1 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Ultrasound-2 | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Short wave diathermy | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Electric stimulation | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading source lecture notes and lecture presentations | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| 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) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||