Application Of Orthosis
Occupational Therapy
Institute of Health Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Of Orthosis | FTR505 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Erbil DURSUN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Tuğba GÖKBEL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the aims in use of orthotic in occupational therapy.
2) List the orthosis and their characteristics.
3) Make the control of orthosis.
4) Select appropriate orthotic.
5) Make device control and patient education.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
The candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on Orthotic materials, basic principles in the construction of orthotics, the use of static and dynamic orthoses in occupational therapy and clinical and laboratory applications.
Weekly Schedule
1) Definition of orthotics and orthotic materials.2) History of orthotic applications.
3) Purposes of the use of orthotics.
4) Orthotics team.
5) Control and training of orthotics.
6) Functional use of orthotics.
7) Patient education.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Othotic materials 1.
10) Orthotic materials 2.
11) Orthotic prescription in various diseases.
12) Static upper limb orthoses.
13) Dynamic upper limb orthoses.
14) Lower extremity orthoses 1.
15) Lower extremity orthoses 2.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Group Study
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Required