PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General Information about the Course

Course Code: FTR306
Course Title: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Course Semester: 6. Semester / Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 3
Language of instruction: TR
Prerequisite of the course: No
Type of course: Necessary
Level of course:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s): Lecturer Azize DİK - Dr. Lecturer Ela Kavlak

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental principles and applications of cardiac rehabilitation, and to enable them to understand physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches to improve and maintain the health of individuals with cardiovascular diseases.
Course Objective: By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand the importance and principles of cardiac rehabilitation,
Understand how cardiovascular diseases can be managed with physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches,
Develop skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Gain knowledge about the fundamental principles of cardiac rehabilitation.
  2) Understand how cardiovascular diseases can be managed with physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches.
  3) Acquire basic knowledge of cardiovascular system anatomy and physiology.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Develop the ability to design cardiac rehabilitation programs.
  2) Acquire skills to effectively implement cardiac rehabilitation interventions.
  3) Develop the ability to evaluate and revise cardiac rehabilitation programs as needed.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Develop the ability to follow and implement current research in the field of cardiac rehabilitation.
  2) Gain the ability to emphasize the importance of cardiac rehabilitation and effectively communicate with patients.
  3) Gain competency in conducting cardiac rehabilitation interventions within professional ethical and responsibility frameworks.

Course Topics

Week Subject
Related Preparation Pekiştirme
1) Cardiac System Anatomy
2) Cardiac System Physiology
3) Evaluation in Cardiac Rehabilitation
4) Evaluation in Cardiac Rehabilitation - 2
5) Atherosclerosis
6) Acute Coronary Syndromes-MI
7) Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
8) MIDTERM WEEK
9) CVS Diseases
10) Introduction to Cardiac Rehabilitation
11) Exercise Tests and CPET
12) Early Cardiac Rehabilitation - Post-MI
13) Bypass Period Cardiac Rehabilitation
14) Exercise Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation - Phase 3
15) Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Lymphedema
16) FINAL WEEK
References: 1. American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. (2018). Guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Programs. Human Kinetics.
2. Fletcher, G. F., Balady, G. J., Amsterdam, E. A., Chaitman, B., Eckel, R., Fleg, J., ... & Bazzarre, T. (2001). Exercise standards for testing and training: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association. Circulation, 104(14), 1694-1740.
3. Wenger, N. K., Froelicher, E. S., Smith, L. K., Ades, P. A., Berra, K., Blumenthal, J. A., ... & Cardiac Rehabilitation Section of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2004). Cardiac rehabilitation as secondary prevention: Clinical practice guideline No. 17. AHCPR Publication No. 96-0672. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
4. Giannuzzi, P., Mezzani, A., Saner, H., Björnstad, H., Fioretti, P., Mendes, M., ... & Working Group on Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology of the European Society of Cardiology (2003). Physical activity for primary and secondary prevention: Position paper of the Working Group on Cardiac Rehabilitation & Exercise Physiology of the European Society of Cardiology. European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation, 10(5), 319-327.
5. Franklin, B. A., Whaley, M. H., Howley, E. T., Balady, G. J., & American College of Sports Medicine (2000). ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Curriculum, rehabilitation programs, physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods and techniques related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation Has measurement and evaluation knowledge. 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) Evaluates the physiotherapy and rehabilitation process of the patients and plans them according to the needs of the patients. 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) Evaluates the clinical development of individuals in multiple ways by using different measurement and evaluation methods. 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4) Develops knowledge, skills and attitudes on subjects such as human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, and associates them with physiotherapy. 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
5) He/she has the ability to work independently and effectively in his/her professional practices. 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
6) It takes part in research, projects and activities with a sense of social responsibility. 1 2 2 3 3 2
7) She/ He develops positive attitudes and behaviors related to learning and research throughout her life. 3 3 3 3 3
8) Uses the right communication skills with the individual to whom the rehabilitation program is applied. 2 3 3 3 3 3
9) Uses the foreign language effectively in order to follow the developments in the field. 3 3 3 3 2
10) Plans and implements projects and activities to ensure improvements in rehabilitation programs 3 3 3 3 3
11) Acts in accordance with professional ethics, patient rights and human rights 3 3 3 3 3
12) Knows the legislation including the specifics and responsibilities related to the field. 3 3 3 3 3

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Practice Exam % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Field Study % 0
Article Critical % 0
Article Writing % 0
Module Group Study % 0
Brainstorming % 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing % 0
Out of Class Study % 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement % 0
Application Repetition etc. % 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) % 0
Project Preparation + Presentation % 0
Report Preparation + Presentation % 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting % 0
Oral examination % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Report Submission % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Kanaat Notu % 0
Committee % 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası % 0
Portfolio % 0
Take-Home Exam % 0
Logbook % 0
Discussion % 0
Participation % 0
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Laboratory
Application 14 28
Practice Exam 1 1
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.) 14 14
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams 7 14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa) 1 1
Preparing for the General Exam 14 28
GENERAL EXAM (Final) 1 1
Participation
Discussion
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload 115
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS ) 3