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Course Code: 
PTR 408
Course Period: 
Spring
Course Type: 
Area Elective
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Coordinator: 
Kristen BELCASTRO ERGEN
Courses given by: 
Kristen BELCASTRO ERGEN
Course Objectives: 
This course aims to describe the concept of health, factors effecting health, the the role physiotherapist in primary health services, preventive approaches, health promotion, preventive rehabilitation in community for healthy people and people with chronic disease.
Course Content: 

The concept of health, factors effecting health, as well as, the role of physiotherapists in primary health services, methods of preventive approaches, health promotion, and preventive rehabilitation in community for healthy people and people with chronic disease (public schools, special education schools, different populations); elderly living in home environment or nursery homes, etc.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Theoretical exam, C: Homework, H: Project presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1. Describes health as a concept, contributing factors affecting health status (biopsychosocial model), preventive rehabilitation

1,2

1,2, 7

A

2. Describes the roles of physiotherapists in primary health services, to provide preventive approaches, and preventive rehabilitation in communities with chronic diseases.

1,2

1,2, 7

A
3. Describes the International Classification System of disability,

1,2

1,2,7

A

4. Describes physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods to prevent and gain health promotion for different populations, including healthy people and people with chronic disease.

1,2,7, 9

1,2, 7

A

5. Preparing proposal on health promotion and health prevention

1,2,5,7, 9,

1,2,15,17

A, C

6. Presentations of the proposals

1,2,5,7,9

1,2, 7

A, C, H
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to Physiotherapy in Public Health

  

2

Health vs. Wellness

  

3

Dimensions of Wellness

  

4

Ergonomics

  

5

Promoting Health Part 1

  

6

Promoting Health Part 2

  

7

Midterm exam

  

8

 Potential Role of Physiotherapy in Primary Health Care

  

9

Community Outreach Program

  

10

Designing a Community Outreach Rehabilitation Program

  

11

Screening Tools for Injury Prevention

  

12

Preparing proposal

 

13

Presentation of proposal

 

14

Presentation of  proposal

 
15 Presentation of proposal  

Recommended Sources

Textbook
  • Beaglehole, R., & Bonita, R. (Eds.). (2004). Public health at the crossroads: Achievement and prospects (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.Pendleton HM, Schultz-Krohn W. Pedretti's Occupational
  • Sobotta Atlas of Anatomy – Friedrich Paulsen & Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction. St Louis,Mosby; 2013.

Additional Resources
  • Fricke M. Physiotherapy and Primary Health Care Evolving Opportunities  Canadian Physiotherapy Association Report. 2005
  • Reference articles are also listed at the end of each lecture presentation
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Powerpoint presentations, photocopy shareable.

Assignments

Self-reflection essay on habits, Group presentation related to health promotion.

Exams

Theoretical Exam, Research proposal, and presentation

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-Term

1

30

Homework

1

15
Group Presentation 1 10
Final Proposal and Presentation 1 45

Total

  

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

45

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

55

Total

 

100
 

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses
 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.

    

X

    

2

Using basic knowledge, identifying and analyzing problems.

  

 

  

X

  

3

To use physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods and to provide evidence-based solutions in order to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people and to achieve the best functional level.

      

X

  

4

Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases.

      

X

 

5

To gain practical skills in application processes.

  

 

X

    

6

To gain the ability to choose the appropriate therapy agents to be used in rehabilitation and to follow, evaluate, and apply the current
literature while planning the treatment program.

    

 

X

  

7

To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy.

  

 

  

X

  

8

To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication.

      

X

 

9

To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement.

 

    

X

  

10

To be able to determine the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapists, and to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles, and standards.

  

 

X

    
 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week)

15

2

30

Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, review/week)

15

2

30

Mid-term exam

1

5

5

Homework

1

2

2
Group Presentation 1 3 3
Final proposal and presentation 1 5 5

Total Work Load

    

75

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

    

3

ECTS Credit of the Course

    

3
4
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