Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR106

Course Name:

Heat, Light and Hydrotherapy

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
1	2	2	2

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GAMZE AYDIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GAMZE AYDIN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is give an overview of heat and light, the physical characteristics and laws of electromagnetic radiation, tissue inflammation and repair, pain physiology, physiotherapy and rehabilitation practiced for superficial heat and cold modalities, mechanisms of action, indications, contra-indications, risks, maintenance, safety and hygienic conditions. Hydrotherapy and physical properties of water, principles and laws, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy techniques used in rehabilitation, effects, indications, contra-indications, risks.

Course Content:

• Inflammation and repair.
• Ache.
• Physical properties of heat.
• Physical properties of the light.
• Physiological effects of superficial heat agents.
• infrared.
• Laser.
• Ultraviolet.
• Cold application (cryotherapy).
• Hydrotherapy.
• Water application with mechanical warning.
• Humid temperature applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) They explain the theoretical knowledge about the applications of heat, cold, heat and light used in physiotherapy.
2) Evaluate the patient before planning the treatment with heat-light agents.
3) Can apply the patient-specific treatment approach.
4) Can understand the proper treatment with heat-light agents.
5) Transfer theoretical knowledge and practical skills to clinical settings.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	An overview • Inflammation and repair. • Pain. • Physical properties of heat. • Physical properties of the light. • Physiological effects of superficial heat agents. • infrared. • laser • Ultraviolet. • Cold application (cryotherapy). • Hydrotherapy. • Water application with mechanical warning. • Humid temperature applications.	Clinical thinking practices
1)	Inflammation and repair	Read the next chapter
2)	Pain	Read the next chapter Clinical thinking practices
3)	Physical properties of heat	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
4)	Physical properties of the light	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
5)	Physiological effects of superficial heat agents	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
6)	infrared	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
7)	Laser	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
8)	MİDTERM	MİDTERM
9)	Ultraviolet	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
10)	Cold application (cryotherapy)	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
11)	Hydrotherapy	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
12)	Water application with mechanical warning	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
13)	Humid temperature applications	Read the next chapter. Clinical thinking practices
15)	FINAL EXAM	FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Harutoğlu H, Isı-Işık-Hidroterapi. 2016. Hipokrat Kitabevi, Ankara.
References:	Cameron M.H.. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - E Book: From Research to Practice.2013.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.
3) Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5) Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Physiotherapy profession, knowledge of basic medical sciences, clinical information on diseases and has a knowledge of foreign languages.	5
3)	Adopts the principles of professional ethics and patient rights
5)	Involves in the protective scope of rehabilitation services, applies health practices to improve individual life quality.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Application	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	1	28	28
Application	1	14	14
Study Hours Out of Class	1	10	10
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			54