Physiotherapy

General Information

The aim of the Physiotherapy associate degree program is to cater for the growing demand for qualified, modern and inquisitive physiotherapy technicians who will deliver services at state, private or university hospitals, physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics and special health centers.

Education

Since the Physiotherapy is a continuously developing sector with the latest technological developments, demand for qualified workforce in this area is continuously increasing. The increasing number of individuals with a disability, either gained from birth or at a later stage of life, has increased the demand for qualified professionals supporting the physiotherapists in the area of rehabilitation. The integrated curriculum gives space to innovations and modern developments and the quality of education is supported by an array of equipments and facilities available at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Facilities

With the aim of graduating successful and modern physiotherapists, our university has established collaboration protocols with Marmara and Gazi Universities of Turkey. Our University provides sufficient number of computers with Internet connections for students. Students are also given the privilege of benefiting from the Eastern Mediterranean University Library which is equipped with modern facilities, equipment and databases. Our University also provides an array of recreational opportunities for our students in the form of social, cultural and sports activities.

Career Opportunities

Upon the successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the title of a “Physiotherapy Technician” and may pursue employment opportunities at the rehabilitation units of the state and private hospitals, physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics, special centers, old people’s homes, thermal water resorts or hotels operating in the field of health tourism.

Contact

Tel: +90 392 630 2172
Fax: +90 392 365 3940
E-mail: sbf@emu.edu.tr
Web: http://sbf.emu.edu.tr

Course Descriptions

Please contact to department and/or faculty for detailed information about courses.

Ref.	Course Code	Course Title	Lec.	Lab	Tut.	Credit	ECTS
Semester 1
K6711	FZTR151	Introduction to Anatomy	2	-	2	3	6
K6712	FZTR152	Introduction to Physiology	2	-	-	2	3
K6713	FZTR223	Health Concepts and Terminology	2	-	-	2	2
K6714	FZTR105	Heat and Light	3	-	-	3	3
K6715	PSYC111	Science of Psychology	2	-	2	2	4
K6716	HIST280	Atatürk's Principles and History of Turkish Reforms	2	-	-	2	3
K6717	ENGL161	Basic English - I	3	-	1	3	6
K6718	ITEC115	Introduction to Computers	2	-	2	3	3
Semester 2
K6721	FZTR126	Health Care Systems and Rehabilitation	3	-	-	3	3
K6722	FZTT106	Electrophysical Agents	2	-	-	2	5
K6723	FZTR108	Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Ethics	2	-	-	2	3
K6724	FZTR262	Basic Public Health	2	-	-	2	3
K6725	FZTR118	Hydrotherapy and Balneotherapy	2	-	-	2	3
K6726	ENGL162	Basic English - II	3	-	1	3	6
K6727	AE01	Area Elective - I	3	-	-	3	3
K6728	UE01	University Elective - I	3	-	-	3	4
Semester 3
K6731	FZTT200	Summer Internships	-	-	-	-	-
K6732	FZTT201	Massage Treatments	3	-	3	4	5
K6733	FZTR265	Basic Internal Sciences	2	-	-	2	4
K6734	FZTT215	Surgery in Sciences	2	1	-	2	4
K6735	FZTT213	Introduction to Prosthetics and Orthotics	2	-	2	3	6
K6736	FZTR221	Introduction to Kinesiology	2	-	-	2	4
K6737	AE02	Area Elective - II	3	-	-	3	3
K6738	UE02	University Elective - II	3	-	-	3	4
Semester 4
K6741	FZTT202	Professional Practice - I	2	-	6	5	10
K6742	FZTT204	Professional Practice - II	2	-	6	5	10
K6743	FZTT206	Professional Practice - III	2	-	6	5	10

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