Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Purpose of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
To graduate health professionals who have received physiotherapy and rehabilitation training of a universal nature, have adopted ethical values of the physiotherapy profession, and have embraced the principles of protection, management, and development of physical health and functional ability, and who are researchers, collaborators, participatory, and dedicated individuals. These individuals will adopt the principles of lifelong learning. The department aims to become a leader in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by training highly qualified physiotherapists for the treatment of individuals with physiological impairments and disabilities, preventing functional limitations, promoting good health, and enhancing quality of life through the training of nationally and internationally recognized experts in both practice and research.
Goal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
The aim of this program is to produce professionals who have knowledge and skills in planning and applying the activities for health prevention, maintenance, and promotion for individuals, families, and communities. In the case of health problems, they will be able to plan and conduct the appropriate physiotherapy modalities within the needs of the individual. These individuals will adopt life-long learning principles and be recognized nationally and internationally for their professional competence in practice and research. The department seeks to lead the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by training highly qualified physiotherapists to treat physical impairments and disabilities, prevent functional limitations, promote good health, and enhance quality of life.
Mission of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
To raise researchers, sharing, participatory and self-sacrificing individuals who have received universal physiotherapy and rehabilitation training, adopted the ethical values of the physiotherapist profession, and adopted the principle of protection, treatment and development of physical health and functional skills. The needs of the individual; adopting lifelong learning principles; To be a leading department in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by training nationally and internationally recognized individuals who are experts in practice and research, training highly qualified physiotherapists for the treatment of individuals with physiological deterioration and disabilities, preventing functional limitations, promoting health levels, and improving the quality of life.
Vision of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
Being a pioneer in training physiotherapists who take active responsibilities in improving the health of individuals in different age groups and increasing the independence levels of people with disabilities after illness and accidents, who can make evaluations with evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation information, plan and interpret the treatment program, think critically, gain professional autonomy and work multidisciplinary. is to be an institution.
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Yeditepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation undergraduate program is accredited by SABAK association. |
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Yeditepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation undergraduate program is accredited by the World Physiotherapy (WCPT) association. |
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Our program, which has a blue diploma within the scope of the Turkish Qualification Database, aims to provide our students with nationally and internationally recognized qualifications and skills and to provide our graduates with a competitive advantage at the international level. |
Objectives of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
1. Equipped with the current theoretical, practical knowledge and skills in the field of basic medical sciences and rehabilitation required for the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation;
2. Acquired the ability to apply professional, ethical principles, critical perspective, objective evaluation, application, problem-solving, interpretation and conclusion in physiotherapy and rehabilitation education,
3. Gained the ability to express and report information regarding professional and patient follow-up in written and verbal form; Gained practical communication skills with patients, patient relatives, healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary within the framework of professional ethical principles,
4. Able to use literature effectively to access up-to-date and evidence-based information with the principle of lifelong education, and have acquired the skills of planning and concluding research, presenting and reporting results,
5. Able to work multidisciplinary, take an active role in studies, and organize and maintain interdisciplinary studies that take into account the changing health needs of society,
6. Able to select and use current and evidence-based methods required for field applications and provide development and rehabilitation services.
7. To train enterprising physiotherapists who can offer up-to-date technological and innovative solutions.
Learning Outcomes of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
1.To have knowledge about health for national and international physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications.
2.Using basic knowledge to identify and analyze problems
3.To use physiotherapy and rehabilitation assessment methods and to provide evidence-based solutions in order to protect and improve the heath of patients and healthy people and to achieve the best functional level.
4.Choosing and using appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for cases
5.To gain practical skills in applications processes
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.
7.To have an idea about special topics in physiotherapy.
8.To have an idea about oral and written communication methods for correct communication
9.To be sensitive to life-long learning and self-improvement.
10.To be able to identify the duties, rights, and responsibilities related to the profession of physiotherapist, to act in accordance with professional ethics, principles, and standards.