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Course Code: 
PTR 303
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
Theoric: 
2
Practice: 
0
Lab: 
4
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic principles and applying of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Course Content: 

This course provides information on exercise and rehabilitation program for patients having different cardiopulmonary diseases and thorax surgeries.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 12: Group Study, 14: Laboratory work (hands-on applications)
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Theoretical exam, B: Practical exam (laboratory) C: Homework, E: Quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Explain the principles of cardiac rehabilitation

1,5

1,2,12,14

A,B

2) Evaluate patients with cardiovascular problems from physical, physiological and functional aspects.

1,5

1,2,12,14

A,B

3) Plans and applies physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in patients with cardiovascular problems. 

1,5

1,2,12,14

A,B

4) Evaluates the quality of life and psychosocial status in patients with cardiovascular problems and plans a home program. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
5) Explains the basic concepts of pulmonary rehabilitation. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
6) Defines the clinical features of respiratory diseases. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
7) Evaluates patients with respiratory problems from a physical, physiological and functional perspective . 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
8) Plans and applies physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches in patients with respiratory problems. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
9) Uses energy conservation approaches in daily activities in patients with respiratory problems. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
10) Uses assistive devices for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications in patients with respiratory problems. 1,5 1,2,12,14 A,B
 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to cardiac rehabilitation, anatomy and physiology

Cardiac diseases, coronary artery diseases

 

2

Tests, Laboratory Studies, Exercise Testing and Electrocardiogram

 

3

Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity in Cardiac Diseases

 

4

Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Diseases and Modification of Risk Factors

 

5

Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Renal Failure

 

6

Rehabilitation After Cardiac and Thorax Surgery

 

7

Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Rehabilitation

 

8

Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics of The Pulmonary System

Mid-Term

9

Assessment of The Patients with Pulmonary Diseases

 

10

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques

 

11

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques

 

12

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Asthma and Rehabilitation

 

13

Bronchiectasis and Rehabilitation

 

14

Restrictive Lung Diseases and Rehabilitation

 

15

Rehabilitation in Intensive Care Unit

 
 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

 1-Frownfelter, D., & Dean, E. (2014). Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy-E-Book: Evidence to Practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.  

2- Hillegas, E. A. (2017) Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 4th Ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Company

3- Pryor, J. A., & Prasad, A. S. (2008). Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems: adults and paediatrics. Elsevier Health Sciences.

4- Chaitow, L. (2013). Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders–A Multidisciplinary Approach.  Elsevier Health Sciences.

5- Cherniack, N. S., Altose, M. D., Homma, I. (1999) Rehabilitation (of the patient with) Respiratory Disease. New York: Mc Graw Hil

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Photocopy shareable.

Assignments

Shareable.

Exams

Not shareable.
 

 

 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-term Theoretical Exam

1

28

Mid-term Laboratory (Practical) Exam

1

12

Final Theoretical Exam

1

42

Final Laboratory (Practical) Exam

1

18

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

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, 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

Laboratory  15 4 60

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

 

 

125

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5

 
 
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