Programme Outcomes

Knowledge

Conceptual and Factual

Students will be able to:

1. Define the basic concepts of Physiotherapy, and duties and responsibilities relating to their profession.

   Abilities

   Cognitive Application

   Students will be able to:

2. Apply the basic knowledge and skills in Physiotherapy, evaluate data, and solve possible problems.
3. Describe the purpose and usage of devices used in Physiotherapy units, and take part in practices such as TENS, ultrasound, and Hotpack applied by a Physiotherapy Specialist, and Physiotherapist in a Physiotherapy Unit.
4. Define the activities, organisational structure, and departments of an organisation they are involved in, and the services offered within the Physiotherapy Unit.
5. Explain the terms relating to the diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting to the Unit.
6. Explain the safety procedures applied in a Physiotherapy Unit.
7. Receive information from relevant departments regarding the patients presenting to the Physiotherapy Unit.
8. Assist an authorised Physiotherapist during an application if they need.
9. Describe the transfer aids patients use (wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, etc.), and help patients.
10. Recognise different types of diseases, treatments suitable for each disease.
11. Respect patient rights and privacy.
12. Work in collaboration with other hospital staff in the Physiotherapy unit and take responsibility.

    Competences

    Competence of Working Independently and Taking Responsibility

    Students will be able to:

13. Carry out individual works, and actively work in multidisciplinary teams.

    13.1.Carry out individual works, and become aware of their academic and social responsibility.

14. Participate in multidisciplinary teams, and gain experience in the workplace.
15. Work in hospitals, specialised medical centres, and teaching hospitals offering Physiotherapy services.

    Competence of Learning

    Students will be able to:

16. Be aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, acquire the skills to follow technological and scientific developments in their field, and renew themselves constantly.
17. Recall that knowledge and skills they acquired will not be enough in the future.
18. Follow the information technologies and developments in their profession.
19. Carry out research.

    Communication and Social Competence

20. Communicate their ideas based on their basic knowledge and skills regarding their field both verbally and in writing.

    20.1.Apply the rules of verbal and written communication.

    20.2. Prepare assignments and reports.

    20.3.Make verbal presentations.

21. Share their ideas and solutions to the problems in their field with experts and non-experts.

    21.1.Carry out directed studies.

    21.2.Share their ideas and solutions to the problems regarding the field in their internship programme with experts and non-experts.

22. Use a foreign language at the elementary level (A2) of the European Language Portfolio to search for information regarding their level, and communicate with a colleague.

    22.1.Use English at the A2 level of the European Language Portfolio.

23. Use computer software, as well as information and communication technologies required by their field at least at the essential level of European Computer Driving Licence.

    23.1.Use computer software, as well as information and communication technologies required by their field at least at the essential level of European Computer Driving Licence.

    Field-Specific Competence

24. Comprehend the legislation relevant to their field.

    24.1.Be aware of the social, scientific, cultural, and professional ethics.

25. Be aware of the concepts of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and security.

    25.1.Name the fundamental subjects in law.

    25.2.Explain the required measures to be taken for occupational security and health of themselves and their colleagues.

    25.3.Explain the quality and enhancement processes.

    25.4. Be conscious of the environment.

    25.5.Recognise cultural and historical values.

    25.6.Interpret the medical condition, physiological functions, and behaviours of a healthy and an ill person, and the relations between health, the physical, and social environment.