Electrotherapy II

Course Code:

PTR 208

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Rasmi MUAMMER

Courses given by:

Rasmi MUAMMER

Elif Tuğçe ÇİL SERTÖZ

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to enable the student to know the principles and applications related to electrotherapy.

Course Content:

Using the high frequency currents, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, laser and magnetic field for therapeutic purposes.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 12:Group Study, 14: Laboratory

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Theoratical exam, B: Practical exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Expresses the basic principles of electrotherapy	4,5	1,2,12,14	A, B
2. To be able to make applications of high-frequency currents and other modalities	4,5,6	1,2,12,14	A, B
3. Evaluation the electrotherapy modalities in relation to the diseases	4,5,6	1,2,12,14	A, B
4. Applying the electrotherapy modalities in relation to the diseases	4,5,6	1,2,12,14	A, B

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, General Principles, Physical Features
2	Functional electrical stimulation
3	Technology for functional improvement
4	Electromagnetic radiation
5	Shortwave diathermy
6	Shortwave diathermy
7	Microwave diathermy	Mid-Term
8	Therapeutic Ultrasound
9	Low-intensity laser therapy
10	High-intensity laser therapy
11	Magnetotherapy
12	Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
13	Tecar therapy-Capacitive and Resistive Energy Transfer
14	NMES
15	General Discussion

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Yakut E. Kanıta dayalı elektroterapi 2008 Kitchen S.Electrotherapy evidence-based practice 2002
Additional Resources	Foster A.: Clayton’s electrotherapy theory and practice 1992

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Shareable.
Assignments	Shareable.
Exams	Not shareable.

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 CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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
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.					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	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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