Physiotherapy Associate Degree Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramPhysiotherapy
Program DirectorProgram Coordinator: Lecturer Hatice Sevil ARSLAN
Program TypeAssociate Degree Program
Level of Degree Earnedpre- license
Degree EarnedWhen you graduate, you have an pre- license degree. His title is Physiotherapy Technician.
Education TypeTam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance ConditionsAccording to the results of this program TYT score type students are taken by OSYM with central placement.
Recognition of Prior LearningThe process of recognition of former education in Turkish Higher Education Institutions is still at the start-up phase. Therefore, the recognition of former education has not been started completely in all departments of Namik Kemal University. Yet, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year for the compulsary Foreign Language lesson which takes place in all departments’ curriculums. The students who have finished self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in these lessons have the chance to enter these exams. The students successful in these exams are considered privileged from the relevant lesson.
Degree Requirements and Rules The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 120. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality.
Program ProfileThe progress of technology and progress in medicine has resulted in increased treatment options and lifetime. In this context, a number of health problems in our country and in the world have increased the number of individuals who have to continue their lives with certain disabilities and disabilities. To ensure that human life is active and independent in healthy or disabled, elderly, adult or child individuals; aims to graduate from physiotherapy technicians who will provide a wide range of services in order to increase the quality of life and to contribute physiotherapy studies including physical, psychological, social, environmental and social approaches based on scientific principles and to contribute to the improvement of society development and productivity. The program aims at scientific research in physiotherapy and rehabilitation problem-solving and clinical evaluation with the knowledge necessary to maintain and improve the physical health of healthy persons in order to ensure their social participation by maximizing the functionalities and activities of persons with impairment, activity restriction and participation problems by birth or later for any reason in terms of point of view and professional ethical principles; decision-making, critical, interpreting and explanatory points of view, life-long learning and impact The aim of this course is to train physiotherapy technicians who can produce knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary working principle.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesPhysiotherapy practices in our country and in the world are becoming more important and necessary every day. physiotherapy in our country has also increased in recent years. for this reason our graduates have a very broad working area. Graduates of this program can be trained in the fields of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Neurology / Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain and Nerve Surgery , General Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Chest Diseases - Chest Surgery, Pediatrics, Urology, Oncology, Gynecology, Otorhinolaryngology, All Intensive Care Services, Plastic Surgery Services, Burning Units, Emergency Service Units and Dental Units, Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers, Prosthetics and Orthotics Production and Rehabilitation Centers, Primary Health Care Providers, Industry Centers, Schools, Sports Clubs, Retirement Homes, Vocational Rehabilitation Centers, Spa Centers, , Right at Home Maintenance Centers They may perform private or public duties in hotels for tourism.
Access To Upper DegreeGraduates can continue to study at the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Departments of universities if they are successful in the DGS.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

At least 1 midterm and 1 final exam are required per semester. In practical courses, the application notes can be graded as the 2nd midterm exam depending on the evaluations of the application places or the decision of the instructor. In addition to the midterm, projects and assignments whose dates are specified in the period given at the beginning of each semester are given. At the end of each semester, students have to take the final exam. Visa and final exams are conducted according to student regulations and academic backgrounds at the date, place and time determined and announced by the university. The final grade of the student is given according to the results of midterm, project, homework and final exam. At Namik Kemal University, the passing grade is 60 out of 100. However, the end-of-term/year grade of a course; provided that a decision is made by the relevant faculty/college board and announced at the beginning of the semester, it can be calculated between 30% and 50% of the arithmetic average of the midterm exam or midterm exams, between 70% and 50% of the grade received in the end-of-term/year or make-up exam, and the total of the ratios can be 100%. As a result of the calculation, if the first number after the decimal point is less than five, it is increased to the next lower integer, if it is five or greater than five, it is finalized by increasing it to the next higher integer.

The grading system based on the evaluation of the students' achievements is expressed in the following grades and letters:

Points

Letter Grade

Coefficient

Academic Standing

90-100

AA

4.00

Successful

80-89

BA

3.50

Successful

70-79

BB

3.00

Successful

65-69

CB

2.50

Successful

60-64

CC

2.25

Successful

50-59

DD

2.00

Fail

30-49

FD

1.00

Fail

0-29

FF

0.00

Fail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students are required to take the first semester of the course in which they have taken courses. Students who have completed associate degree / undergraduate education and whose GPA is between 3.00 and 3.49 are honor students; Students with a mean of 3.50 or above graduate as high honor students.

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

They are selected to boost the skills like teaching and learning methods and strategies, students’ self-studies, lifelong learning, observation, teaching other people, presenting, critical thinking, team work and active utilization of informatics.

In addition, special attention is paid to education system to support students with different skills. Education and training methods used in the programme are shown in the following list.*

EDUCATION AND TRAINING METHODS

MAJOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES

TOOLS

Lesson

Listening and Interpretation

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Lesson

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Role Play / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standart classroom Technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling, Informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics, Listening and Interpretation, management skills

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation/situation handling, Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratuary

Observation/situation handling, Informatics, Management Skills, Team Work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and Interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standart classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Management Skills, Special skills planned beforehand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used according to the feature of the lesson.

Program Outcomes

1-Has basic theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level in the field.
2-Follows the national and international literature in its field, associates the individuals with whom it provides health services and shares the developments with its colleagues.
3-By adopting the principles and reforms of Atatürk correctly, Atatürk adopts to serve all people equally on the bright path led by Atatürk as its main duty.
4-Participates in research, projects and activities that support scientific development.
5-Uses health information systems in physical therapy techniques applications.
6-Can suggest creative ideas to solve unforeseen problems that may be encountered in physiotherapy applications.
7-Have the ability to interpret safe work environment requirements, risks and hazards.
8-Understands, explains and applies effectively the necessary treatment to protect, improve, maintain and correct health when needed, while maintaining the value and dignity of each individual.
9-Can communicate at a professional level and use terminology correctly.
10-In his professional practices, it uses the knowledge gained from other fields such as health services management and behavioral sciences by integrating them with its practices.
11-Using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health, evaluates health, identifies, analyzes problems and takes part in the planned studies for solution.
12-It offers health services in line with ethical principles and legal regulations.
13-Takes responsibility in collaboration with different disciplines in health practices.
14-Has a basic level of foreign language knowledge.
15-Bases his professional knowledge and experience on scientific and current data by using critical thinking skills in its practices.
16-Provides evidence-based practices related to the field with the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.

Curriculum

Physiotherapy


1st Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FZT111 Anatomy-I 2 1 4
FZT110 Basic Measurement and Evaluation in Physiotherapy 2 2 5
YDİ101 Foreign Language I (English) 2 0 2
FZT101 Medical Terminology 2 0 3
FZT206 Normal Motor Development 2 0 3
TLP101 Physiology 2 0 3
ATİ101 Principles of Atatürk and History of Turkish Revolution I 2 0 2
TDİ101 Turkish Language I 2 0 2
Elective GÜZ DÖNEMİ 1.SINIF SEÇMELİ DERSLER() 6
FZT108 Infectious Diseases 2 0 3
FZT109 Occupational Health and Safety-I 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 30
2nd Class

2025-2026 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
FZT314 Hydrotherapy-Balneotherapy 2 0 3
FZT306 Information and Communication Technology 2 2 3
FZT214 Massage 2 0 3
FZT316 Physical Therapy Methods II 2 20 8
FZT313 Rheumatological Diseases 2 0 2
FZT310 Therapeutic Exercise 2 0 2
Elective GÜZ DÖNEMİ 2.SINIF SEÇMELİ DERSLER() 6
İLY005 First Aid 2 0 3
FZT308 Geriatric Diseases 2 0 3
Elective Üniversite Genel Seçmeli() 3
UNİSEC-SHMYO 007 Geriatric Diseases 2 0 3
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 30