DEGREE PROGRAMMES

: Neurological Physiotherapy- Rehabilitation

General Description

History

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation was established under the Institute of Health Science (IHS) with the approval decree of Higher Education Institute (Y.Ö.K.) at 1993. Master Program of Neurological Rehabilitation graduated physiotherapists with masters degree under the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation between the years of 1999-2010. After the establishment of Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation by Y.Ö.K. with the date of 18/11/2009 and number of 5754/37752, Master Program of Neurological Rehabilitation was incorporated in Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with the decree of the senate of the Dokuz Eylül University with the issue number of 25.05.2010/368-06. The length of the program is 4 semesters including 2 semesters for the courses and 2 semesters for the thesis. The language of the program is Turkish.

Qualification Awarded

Master s Degree in Neurological Rehabilitation MSc

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Bachelor s Degree; having obtained at least 55 from relevant branch of Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) or from exams equivalence of which are accepted; in case of graduate of Faculty of Medicine having obtained at least 50 from Medical Specialty Exam (TUS); having obtained at least 50 from Foreign Language Exam (YDS) or from other foreign language exams equivalence of which are accepted or at least 55 from the exam held by DEU Foreign Languages Institute. Transcript; having obtained at least 65 from the Post Graduate Science Exam.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Second Cycle (Masters Degree) Programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 54 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS), and field study (4 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS) credits. İn total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB / S / TP grades.

Profile of the Programme

Neurologic Rehabilitation Master Program has started to education on 2010. The aim of this study is to learn using their skills to improve physiotherapy science and provide to improve the students theoratical knowledge in physiotherapy. Program has 2 compulsory courses in every semestre and different elective courses in neurologic physiotherapy. Besides the student have the preference choosing the courses from the other deparments or institutes.

Key Learning Outcomes

1   Has effective communication skills
2   Know functions of neurological system structure and relate those to physiotherapy
3   Know pathophsiology of neurologic system structures
4   Put in to practice physiotherapy assessment and analysis methods and put clinic physiotherapy diagnosis
5   Plan patient spesific treatment program in neurologic system disorders
6   Put into practice patient and illness specific physiotherapy and rehabilitation methods in neurologic system disorders
7   Know protective physiotherapy methods in neurologic system disorders
8   Record and achieve assessment and treatment data
9   Follow actual development about neurologic physiotherapy
10   Plan, conduct and present scientific research

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession in the public or private sector.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

3 courses of our department are compulsary in every semestre. All other courses are elective. Clinical practising must be done in practical lessons.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory
B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 FTN 5061 NEUROLOGIC PHYSIOTHERAPY I COMPULSORY 3 2 0 8
G 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 22
TOTAL:   30
 
1 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 SBE 5035 ETHICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES I ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6
G 2 ERS 5025 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 3 FTN 5077 MOTOR CONTROL, PERFORMANCE AND EXERCISE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 4 FTN 5079 ASSESSMENT IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
G 5 FTN 5063 RESEARCH PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION I ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 6 FTN 5065 PREVENTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPY IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 7 FTN 5067 ASSESSMENT IN INTRACRANIAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 8 FTN 5069 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 9 FTN 5071 SENSORY MOTOR PHYSIOTHERAPY IN CHILD ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 10 FTN 5073 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PAIN CONTROL ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 11 FTN 5075 ORTHOTICS IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 12 FTN 5081 PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN NEWBORN ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
G 13 FTN 5083 PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN VESTIBULAR SYSTME DISEASES I ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
G 14 ERS 5027 SPORTS INJURIES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
G 15 FTN 5093 FUNCTIONAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROANATOMY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
 
2 .Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 FTN 5096 SEMINAR COMPULSORY 0 2 0 2
B 2 FTN 5092 SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION ETHICS IN NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
B 3 FTN 5062 NEUROLOGIC PHYSIOTHERAPY II COMPULSORY 3 2 0 8
B 4 FTN 5098 SPECIALITY AREA COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2
B 0 - ELECTIVE COURSE ELECTIVE - - - 16
TOTAL:   30
 
2 .Semester Elective:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 SBE 5044 PLANNING, CARRYING OUT AND EVALUATION OF EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ELECTIVE 3 0 0 6
B 2 ERS 5026 NEUROREHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
B 3 ERS 5024 EVIDENCE - BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION ELECTIVE 2 2 0 8
B 4 FTN 5084 NEURODYNAMIC ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5
B 5 FTN 5064 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPINAL CORD INJURIES ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 6 FTN 5066 RESEARCH PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT IN PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION II ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 7 FTN 5068 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MUSCULAR DISORDERS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 8 FTN 5070 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN INTRACRANIAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 9 FTN 5072 SENSORY MOTOR PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ADULT ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 10 FTN 5074 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN EXTRAPRAMIDAL SYSTEM DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 11 FTN 5076 STROKE AND PLYSIOTHERAPY ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 12 FTN 5078 USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 13 FTN 5080 ORGANIZATION IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERARPY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 14 FTN 5086 PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN CEREBRAL PALSY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 7
B 15 FTN 5082 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PERIPHERIC NERVE LESIONS ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 16 FTN 5088 EXERCISE AND NEUROBIOLOGIAL MECHANISMS ELECTIVE 3 2 0 7
B 17 FTN 5090 PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION IN VESTIBULAR SYSTEM DISEASES II ELECTIVE 3 2 0 8
B 18 SBE 5046 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES AND ANALYSIS METHODS IN HEALTH SCIENCES ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8
 
3.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
G 1 FTN 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 
4.Semester:
Semester No Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type of Course T P L ECTS
B 1 FTN 5099 THESIS STUDY COMPULSORY 0 0 0 30
TOTAL:   30
 

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of the student is done by doing presentation/homework/performance final exem also by evaluating their success on assignment and projects. 75 point must be achieved in 100 point grading system in order to pass the course.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate students must complate 120 ECTS credit, 60 ECTS must successfuly completed lesson.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Bilge KARA, Assoc Prof. PT
e-mail: bparlak@deu.edu.tr
Phone : 90.232.4124932