VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Elderly Care
YB 240 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Rheumatic Diseases in the Elderly
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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YB 240
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | - | |||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | - | |||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | To give general information about the causes of rheumatic diseases in the elderly |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| 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 |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 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 | Weigthing |
| Participation |
5
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
7
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15
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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1
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14
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
7
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8
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56
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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17
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17
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| Final Exam |
1
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18
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18
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| Total |
137
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field |
X | ||||
| 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 |
X | ||||
| 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 |
X | ||||
| 4 | To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently |
X | ||||
| 5 | To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication |
X | ||||
| 6 | To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field |
X | ||||
| 7 | To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
X | ||||
| 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 |
X | ||||
| 10 | To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements |
X | ||||
| 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 |
X | ||||
| 12 | To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects |
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| 13 | To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest