Information Package / Course Catalogue
Pediatric Diseases and Physiotherapy Approaches
Course Code: FTR220
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
Objectives of the Course

To be able to present the information that will enable the identification and evaluation of pediatric diseases, the creation of an appropriate physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, by integrating the theoretical and practical training given, and to provide general information about the diseases.

Course Content

Introduction to Pediatric Diseases and Defining Physical Therapy Agents, Overview and Classification of Pediatric Diseases, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Treatment Approaches Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Diseases, Torticollis and Its Rehabilitation, Spina Bifida and Rehabilitation, Congenital Brachial Plexus Paralysis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, defects, Spina Bifida and its Rehabilitation, Down Syndrome and Treatment Approaches, Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches, Special Topics in Pediatric Physiotherapy

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Şeyma ŞENTÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.Identify and analyze problems using basic knowledge of Pediatric Diseases
2.Describe the pathophysiology of pediatric diseases
3.Identify the patient's need for rehabilitation
4.Evaluates the patient
5.Will be able communicate with the pediatric patients
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pediatrik Fizyoterapi Rehabilitasyon,Doç.Dr.Bülent Elbasan. İstanbul Kitapevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Motor Development in a Normal Child
Week 2 - Theoretical
Muscular Dystrophies
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cerebral Palsy
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pediatric Orthopedic Problems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Obstetric Brachial Plexus
Week 6 - Theoretical
torticollis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pediatric Spinal Cord Injuries
Week 8 - Theoretical
Brain Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Drownings Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Autism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Down Syndrome
Week 11 - Theoretical
Asthmatic Child
Week 12 - Theoretical
Spina Bifida
Week 13 - Theoretical
Pediatric Burns
Week 14 - Theoretical
Equipment and Technology for Disabled Children
Week 15 - Theoretical
course evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Quiz112113
Midterm Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
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OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026