Course Language:
English
Course Coordinator:
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Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to enable the student to know the principles and applications related to electrotherapy.
Course Content:
Using low-frequency currents and medium-frequency currents for therapeutic purposes.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion Course, 12: Group Study 14: Laboratory
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Theoretical exam, B: Practical exam (laboratory)
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| 1. Expresses the basic principles of electrotherapy. | 4,5 | 1,2,12,14 | A,B |
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2. To be able to make applications of low-frequency currents. |
4,5,6 | 1,2,12,14 | A,B |
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3. Evaluation the electrotherapy modalities in relation to the diseases. |
4,5,6 |
1,2,12,14 |
A,B |
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4. Applying the electrotherapy modalities in relation to the diseases. |
4,5,6 |
1,2,12,14 |
A,B |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction, General Principles, Physical Features | |
| 2 | Electrophysiology, Low Frequency Currents | |
| 3 | Types of Direct Currents, Iontophoresis | |
| 4 | Faradic, Sinusodial Currents | |
| 5 | Electrodiagnosis | |
| 6 | Diadynamic Currents | |
| 7 | TENS | Mid-Term |
| 8 | Biofeedback | |
| 9 | Medium Frequency Currents | |
| 10 | HVGS | |
| 11 | Russian Current | |
| 12 | Micro-Current | |
| 13 | 2-5 Current | |
| 14 | Advanced Electrotherapy | |
| 15 | General Discussion | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
1. Foster A.: Clayton’s electrotherapy theory and practice 1992 |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Shareable. |
| Assignments | Shareable. |
| Exams | Not shareable. |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-Term Theoretical Exam | 1 | 24 |
| Mid-term Laboratory (Practical) Exam | 1 | 16 |
| Final Exam Theoretical Exam | 1 | 36 |
| Final Exam Laboratory (Practical) Exam | 1 | 24 |
| Total | 100 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME |
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| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Having enough educational background in health. | X | |||||
| 2 | Using basic knowledge, identifying and analyzing problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | To make solution suggestions based on the evidence. | X | |||||
| 4 |
Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases. |
X | |||||
| 5 | To gain practical skills in application processes. | X | |||||
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6 |
To gain the ability to choose the appropriate therapy agents to be used in rehabilitation and skills to follow, evaluate, and apply the current literature while planning the treatment program. |
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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, to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards. | X | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course duration (including the exam week: 15x total course hours/week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Laboratory | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice, review/week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Mid-term exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Work Load | 95 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 3,8 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 | ||
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