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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FTR354

Course Name:

Hand Rehabilitation

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	2

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Yes

Type of course:

Common Pool

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 :

Öğr.Gör. EBRU ALOĞLU ÇİFTÇİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Aim of the course; To learn common hand and upper extremity problems, evaluation methods and rehabilitation approaches.
Course Content:	Anatomy and biomechanical principles of hand and upper extremity, soft tissue problems, fractures, joint problems, rehabilitation principles after nerve injuries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Students who successfully complete this course will be able to; 1) Understands and applies the basic principles of hand rehabilitation. 1) Makes evaluations specific to various hand injuries. 2) Makes rehabilitation planning in hand / upper extremity problems, follows and applies the rehabilitation process.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Evaluation methods in hand problems	.
2)	Soft tissue problems of the hand and rehabilitation approaches
3)	Principles of rehabilitation in peripheral nerve injuries
4)	Upper extremity entrapment neuropathies
5)	Flexor tendon injuries
6)	Flexor tendon injuries
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Extensor tendon injuries
9)	Extensor tendon injuries
10)	Fractures and joint injuries in the hand
11)	Approach to the Hand with Osteoarthritis/Rheumatoid Arthritis
12)	Rehabilitation in complex traumatic problems
13)	Rehabilitation approaches in congenital anomalies
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Mackin EJ, Callahan AD, Skirven TM et al. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 5th ed. Mosby Inc, St. Louis Missouri; 2002.
References:	Amerikan Hastanesi El Rehabilitasyonu Kitabı, 2013, Hipokrat Kitabevi Yazarlar: Önder Çerezci, Yaprak Ataker, Nazan Canbulat, Eftal Güdemez

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1
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.
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

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading

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
Midterms	1	% 40
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	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Total Workload			56