Information Package

Program of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)

FTR303

ERGONOMICS AND ASISTIVE DEVICE TECNOLOGY

Course Code
FTR303
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to create ergonomic assessment and rehabilitaion program in industrial and clinical settings
  2. Will be able to understand different technologies used in rehabilitaion of disabeled, revising and assessing assisstif environment for disabeled
  3. Will be able to select the knowledge to synthesize ergonomic job analysis
  4. Will be able to decide and give education about proper assisstif environment
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionExamining ergonomic principles to design physical environment of the human and examining equipment, tools and product analysis systems within the scope of assistive technology devices that improves functional capacity and independence of individuals with disabilities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to ergonomics
2nd Week Analysis of the human as a system
3rd Week Strains imposed by the work system on the human
4th Week Job analysis
5th Week Introduction to assistive device technology
6th Week Assistance device applications in rheumatic diseases
7th Week Assistance device applications in neurological diseases
8th Week Midterm, general review
9th Week Assistance device applications in pediatric rehabilitation
10th Week General review
11th Week Assistance device training
12th Week Assistance device accessibility
13th Week Environmental architectural barriers, workplace and home arrangements
14th Week Environmental architectural barriers, workplace and home arrangements
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading1.Lehto, Mark R., James R. BUCK, Introduction to Human Factors and Ergonomics for Engineers, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Taylor & Francis Group, Newyork, 2008.
2.Helen Pain, Lindsay Mc Lennon, Sally Gore, Choosing assistive devices, a guide for users and professionals, 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 1 1
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 6 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation)
Project
Article
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
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K2
K3 X X X X
K4
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