Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : EHB215 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 3 |
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts, principles and rules of body mechanics, to explain biomechanics and movement principles, to understand the effects of inactivity and improper body use on the organism, to teach correct body mechanics and ergonomics for healthcare personnel, and to gain the ability to apply correct body mechanics during patient handling, lifting and working activities.
Definition of body mechanics, basic concepts and rules, biomechanics, principles of movement, balance and movement in the human body, effects of inactivity on the organism, body mechanics in healthcare personnel, back health, ergonomics, working environment, patient lifting and transfer principles.
| Ins. Ecem ERSUNGUR |
| 1. | Explains the basic concepts, principles and rules of body mechanics. |
| 2. | Interprets biomechanics and basic principles of movement on the human body. |
| 3. | Explains the effects of inactivity, incorrect movement and poor posture on the organism. |
| 4. | Explains correct body mechanics, back health and protection methods for healthcare personnel. |
| 5. | Applies correct body mechanics principles during ergonomics, patient lifting and transfer. |
| 1. | Kisner, C., Colby, L.A. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (Terapötik Egzersiz: Temeller ve Teknikler) F.A. Davis Company, 2017 ISBN: 9780803658509 |
| 2. | Neumann, D.A. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation (Kas-İskelet Sisteminin Kinezyolojisi: Rehabilitasyonun Temelleri) Elsevier, 2016 ISBN: 9780323287531 |
| 3. | Hall, S.J. Basic Biomechanics (Temel Biyomekanik) McGraw-Hill Education, 2015 ISBN: 9780073521367 |
| 4. | Güneri, S. Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyona Giriş (Introduction to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation) Nobel Tıp Kitabevi ISBN: 9786053350941 |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Assignment | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 75 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||
OÇ-5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||