PHYSIOTHERAPY
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General Information about the Course

Course Code:

FIZ702

Course Title:

Elderly Care Principles

Course Semester:

4. Semester / Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Prerequisite of the course:

Type of course:

Alan İçi Seçmeli

Level of course:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Azize DİK

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental principles and practices related to the care of elderly individuals, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the health and well-being of the elderly.
Course Objective:	Understand the physiological and psychosocial characteristics of elderly individuals. Grasp the ethical principles and professional standards in elderly care. Develop the ability to create a safe and supportive environment for elderly individuals. Acquire the skill to design appropriate exercise and activity programs to improve the quality of life for elderly individuals. Gain the ability to integrate current research in elderly care into practical applications.
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face

Learning Outcomes



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Define the anatomical and physiological characteristics of elderly individuals.
2) Explain the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive dimensions of the aging process.
3) List common health issues and illnesses observed in elderly individuals.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Develop the skill to provide a safe environment for elderly individuals.
2) Apply techniques to support mobilization of elderly individuals.
3) Acquire basic care skills for elderly individuals.
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) Demonstrate competency in adhering to professional ethics and standards in elderly care.
2) Develop the ability to empathize with elderly individuals and communicate effectively with them.
3) Provide appropriate support to elderly individuals according to their individual needs and implement care plans.

Course Topics

Week

Subject

Physiology of Aging

Ethical Principles in Elderly Care

Common Health Issues and Diseases in Elderly Individuals

Nutrition in Elderly Care

Psychosocial Support for Elderly Individuals

Mobility and Exercise for Elderly Individuals

Care Techniques for the Elderly

Midterm Exam Week

Fall Risk and Prevention in Elderly Individuals

10)

Medication Management in Elderly Care

11)

Physical and Environmental Adaptations in Elderly Care

12)

Cognitive Abilities in Elderly Individuals

13)

Mental Health and Well-being in the Elderly

14)

Social Support and Community Engagement in Elderly Individuals

15)

Care Planning for Elderly Individuals

16)

Final Exam Week

References:

Geriatric Physical Therapy (Andrew A. Guccione, Rita A. Wong, Dale Avers)
Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care (Kristen L. Mauk)
Aging, the Individual, and Society (Susan M. Hillier, Georgia M. Barrow)
Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Promoting Quality of Life through Collaborative Practice (Karen Barney, Margaret Perkinson)
Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice (Marie Boltz, Elizabeth Capezuti, Terry T. Fulmer, DeAnne Zwicker)

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Acquires basic theoretical and applied knowledge about physiotherapy.	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3
2) Has knowledge of ethical principles and rules in physiotherapy practices.				3	3	3	3	3	3
3) Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge at the relevant basic level in physiotherapy clinics.			1	3	3	3	3	3	3
4) He/she carries out a given task independently by using the basic knowledge he/she has in physiotherapy clinical practices.	2	2	1	3	3	3	3	3	3
5) Evaluates the basic level of knowledge and skills acquired in physiotherapy with a critical approach; identifies learning needs and directs learning.		3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
6) They express themselves effectively by using information and communication technologies developed in physiotherapy and communicating verbally and in writing.	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
7) It monitors the developments in the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health and evaluates them with a sense of social responsibility.		2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
8) They have the knowledge of applying the electrotherapy program to healthy, disabled and individuals who require physiotherapy.
9) They act in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules regarding their duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.				3	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
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming	14	28
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	7	14
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	2
Preparing for the General Exam	13	26
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	2
Participation
Discussion	13	13
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		113
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		3