PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION (TURKISH) PROGRAMME
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit Code Year Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ANATOMICAL PALPASION FTR114 1 2 2+0 2.0 2.0


General Information
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of the Course Unit Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course Programme Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit Face-to-face
Work Placement(s) Requirement for the Course Unit Yes
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Instructor SEDA ERDOĞAN
Assistant(s) of the Course Unit

Prerequisites and/or co-requisities of the course unit
CATEGORY OF THE COURSE UNIT
Category of the Course Unit Degree of Contribution (%)
Fundamental Course in the field % 50
Course providing specialised skills to the main field % 50
Course providing supportive skills to the main field -
Course providing humanistic, communication and management skills -
Course providing transferable skills -

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit To give students basic theoretical and practical information about palpation techniques, measurement, evaluation; to teach practically palpable anatomical structures for treatment, evaluation in different situations where palpation is used; to learn the basic concepts in terms of practical application; to improve the ability to apply and to develop problem solving skills in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Contents of the Course Unit The basic principles of palpation, palpation of the shoulder girdle and related tissues, elbow hand-wrist, upper limb ligament and tendon palpation, mandible and cervical region palpation, thoracic region and thorax, lumbal region and pelvis, hip and knee, ankle and foot, limb ligament palpation, segmental connections between bone tissues, palpation of upper limb muscles, palpation of lower limb muscles, palpation of trunk muscles are included in this course.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education Palpation is used to diagnose the nervous system, muscles and the joint movements problems and define appropriate treatment approaches.

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
1 To know the superficial localization and boundaries of anatomical formations
2 To be able to palpate externally the possible anatomical formations of the body
3 To know the correct palpation techniques of the musculoskeletal system formations
4 To be able to evaluate the palpation results of the musculoskeletal formations in normal and pathological conditions.

Learning Activities & Teaching Methods of the Course Unit
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Weekly Course Contents and Study Materials for Preliminary & Further Study
Week Topics (Subjects) Preparatory & Further Activities
1 INTRODUCTION, BASIC THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT PALPATION TECHNIQUES No file found
2 HAND AND WRIST PALPATION No file found
3 ELBOW JOINT, FOREARM PALPATION No file found
4 SHOULDER AND ARM PALPATION No file found
5 FOOT AND ANKLE PALPATION No file found
6 KNEE PALPATION No file found
7 MID-TERM EXAM No file found
8 HIP PALPATION No file found
9 PELVIC PALPATION No file found
10 COLUMNA VERTEBRALIS PALPATION No file found
11 COLUMNA VERTEBRALIS PALPATION No file found
12 HEAD AND NECK PALPATION No file found
13 RESPIRATORY AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEM. GENERAL INFORMATION No file found
14 FINAL EXAM No file found

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
1-Palpation Techniques Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists. 2015. Çeviri Editörleri Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ertuğrul DEMİRDEL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Handan SOYSAL Öğr. Görevlisi Mustafa Ertuğrul YAŞA Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nezahat Özgül ÜNLÜER Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şeyda TOPRAK ÇELENAY



Video and slides

MATERIAL SHARING
Course Notes No file found
Presentations No file found
Homework No file found
Exam Questions & Solutions No file found
Useful Links No file found
Video and Visual Materials No file found
Other No file found
Announcements No file found

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Graduates are able to make the necessary assessment, identify and apply physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications using theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
2 To implement the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired. X
3 To identify and analyse scientific problems in accordance with available or obtained data/evidences and provide solutions. X
4 Competence in recognizing and applying devices in their field and following technological developments related to them. X
5 To follow the development and progress in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation using at least 1 foreign language and use these developments to improve the wellbeing of the society. X
SKILLS
Cognitive
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 To develop preventive or strengthening physiotherapy programs for healthy people. X
2 To gain the ability to use the modern devices and equipment in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation safely and follow the developments in this field. X
3 To use computer, statistics, information and communication technologies as much as the field requires. X
4 To keep records and prepare reports for research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; manage and participate in all stages of research and project applications. X
PERSONAL & OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCES IN TERMS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS
Autonomy & Responsibility
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 To carry out studies to protect public health; contribute to the development of healthcare policies in line with the changing and diversified needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. X
Learning to Learn
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 To use at least one foreign language to follow current treatment approaches and academic developments. X
2 To adopt personal development and lifelong learning; contribute to quality of life improvement, field-related training and promotion programs, and exhibit the professional behavior at the international level. X
Communication & Social
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 To take fair and egalitarian approaches towards patients and colleagues within the framework of ethical principles and professional responsibilities. X
2 To communicate, plan and work effectively with patients as required by the treatment at every stage of their work, and ensure that the team work is carried out in a coordinated manner. X
3 To adopt the physiotherapist's rights, responsibilities and duties, patient rights, basic social and legal principles in line with the requirements and processes of the institution. X
Occupational and/or Vocational
No PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES LEVEL OF CONTRIBUTION*
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 To make evidence-based scientific research and contribute the current development and progress in the field of physiotherapy. X
*Level of Contribution (0-5): Empty-Null (0), 1- Very Low, 2- Low, 3- Medium, 4- High, 5- Very High

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Key Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to:
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To know the superficial localization and boundaries of anatomical formations 1 (4), 2 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (4), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (4), 15 (4), 16 (4)
2 To be able to palpate externally the possible anatomical formations of the body 1 (4), 2 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (4), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (4), 15 (4), 16 (4)
3 To know the correct palpation techniques of the musculoskeletal system formations 1 (4), 2 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (4), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (4), 15 (4), 16 (4)
4 To be able to evaluate the palpation results of the musculoskeletal formations in normal and pathological conditions.1 (4), 2 (4), 3 (4), 4 (4), 6 (4), 7 (4), 8 (4), 9 (4), 10 (4), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4), 14 (4), 15 (4), 16 (4)

Assessment
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of
Activities
Degree of Contribution (%)
Mid-Term Exam 1 % 50
Computer Based Presentation 0 -
Short Exam 0 -
Presentation of Report 0 -
Homework Assessment 0 -
Oral Exam 0 -
Presentation of Thesis 0 -
Presentation of Document 0 -
Expert Assessment 0 -
Board Exam 0 -
Practice Exam 0 -
Year-End Final Exam 1 % 50
Internship Exam 0 -
TOTAL 2 %100
Contribution of In-Term Assessments to Overall Grade 2 %50
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade 1 %50
TOTAL 3 %100


WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities
(# of week)
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Total Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities - - 42
Workload for Assessment Activities
Type of the Assessment Activites # of Assessment Activities
Duration
(hours, h)
Workload (h)
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 1 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
Total Workload for Assessment Activities - - 3
Total Workload of the Course Unit - - 45
Workload (h) / 25.5 1.8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2.0