Department of Medical Imaging Techniques

YB 240 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Rheumatic Diseases in the Elderly

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
YB 240	Fall/Spring	2	0	2	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	-
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

To give general information about the causes of rheumatic diseases in the elderly

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defines rheumatic diseases,
2	Apply the care of rheumatic diseases.
3	Learns the definition and maintenance of motion system disease,
4	Explain the patient's rehabilitation needs.In rheumatic diseases,
5	Learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the current physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices.

Course Description

Age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system. Osteoporosis and fractures in the elderly. Connective tissue diseases, Rheumatoid arthritis. Low back pain, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout Disease, Osteoartoz, tendinitis, bursitis, foot problems. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Pain. Classification of rheumatic diseases, physiotherapy, assessment methods updated rehabilitation

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Classification of rheumatic diseases, physiotherapy	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf:637-644
2	Age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006.sf;645-654
3	Osteoporosis	http://www.turkgeriatri.org/sorulariniza_yanitlar.php?pg=osteoporoz#content
4	Fractures in the elderly	http://www.turkgeriatri.org/sorulariniza_yanitlar.php?pg=yaslilardadusme#content
5	Connective tissue diseases	http://www.dicle.edu.tr/Contents/05551870-c1d6-4a09-802c-743727faa5b2.pdf
6	Rheumatoid arthritis	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf: 655-660
7	Low back pain	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf:669-680
8	Midterm exam
9	Ankylosing spondylitis
10	Chronic fatigue syndrome
11	Pain	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf:719-728, http://www.turkgeriatri.org/sorulariniza_yanitlar.php?pg=yaslilardaagrisorun#content
12	Gout Disease	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf:713-719
13	Osteoartoz	http://www.turkgeriatri.org/sorulariniza_yanitlar.php?pg=Osteoartroz#content, Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006. sf:661-668
14	Tendinitis, bursitis and foot problems
15	Physiotherapy in rheumatic diseases and their assessment methods and current rehabilitation approaches	Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; Nobel;2006.sf:681-702, sf:763-780
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation		5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments	7	15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam	1	40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade		60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade		40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments	7	8	56
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	17	17
Final Exam	1	18	18
		Total	137

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field		-	-	-	-	-
2	To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level		-	-	-	-	-
3	To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others		-	-	-	-	-
4	To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently		-	-	-	-	-
5	To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication		-	-	-	-	-
6	To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field		-	-	-	-	-
7	To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field		-	-	-	-	-
8	To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology		-	X	-	-	-
9	To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics		-	-	-	-	-
10	To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements		-	-	-	-	-
11	To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level		-	-	-	-	-
12	To take appropriate measures in accordance with radiation safety and radiation protection rules		-	-	-	-	-
13	To determine the needs according to the requirements and carry out activities for development in the field of medical imaging techniques		-	-	-	-	-