Physiotherapy Program
Purpose and Objectives
Program Purpose
The purpose of Giresun University Physiotherapy Program is to train well-equipped health technicians who acquire the knowledge and skills required to apply treatment approaches in cases of injury, disease, aging, pain, functional disorders and disability that lead to movement impairments; who are competent in physiotherapy applications, enhance patients' quality of life, and contribute to individuals' physiological, social, psychological and occupational independence; who adhere to professional ethics and patient safety principles and are prone to teamwork.
Program Educational Objectives
Professional Competency and Practice
To train health technicians who can accurately perform physiotherapy methods and applications under the supervision of relevant specialists and effectively serve as team members at all stages of the treatment process.
Technological Equipment and Device Safety
To train health technicians who can effectively use equipment and information technologies employed in physiotherapy and take the necessary precautions regarding patient and device safety.
Professional Ethics and Patient Safety
To train health technicians who are committed to professional ethical principles and patient rights, conscious of occupational health and safety, quality processes and medical ethics, and respectful of social, scientific and cultural values.
Continuous Development and Communication
To prepare graduates who continuously update themselves with lifelong learning awareness, evaluate professional problems with an analytical and critical approach, and possess written and oral communication and teamwork skills.