Physiotherapy Program Description

Giresun University · Vocational School of Health Services
Therapy and Rehabilitation Department
Physiotherapy Programme
Purpose and Scope of the Programme

The aim of the Physiotherapy Programme is to train technicians who acquire the knowledge and skills to apply treatment approaches for all types of injuries, diseases, ageing, pain, functional disorders and disabilities that cause movement impairment; who are competent in physiotherapy practice; who improve patients' quality of life; and who enable individuals to maintain their lives independently in terms of physiological, social, psychological and occupational functioning. The programme was established in 2012 within Giresun University Vocational School of Health Services.

Education Model
2-year full-time education (Language of instruction: Turkish)
3+1 Work-Based Vocational Training Model
3 semesters of theoretical and applied courses at the school
1 semester of full-time vocational training at a healthcare institution
Employment Opportunities
Public and private hospitals
Rehabilitation centres
Physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics
Specialist medical centres
Primary healthcare institutions
Nursing homes and care facilities
Spa and cure centres
Health tourism hotels
Programme Facilities

The programme uses the classrooms and practical application laboratories of the Vocational School of Health Services. Students have the opportunity to complete their practical training at healthcare institutions within Giresun province, and their work-based vocational training at healthcare institutions across all provinces. This enables students to consolidate their theoretical knowledge through hands-on practice.

Contact
Programme HeadAssoc. Prof. Ülkü Kezban ŞAHİN
AddressGiresun University Vocational School of Health Services, Güre Campus, GİRESUN
Phone+90 454 310 1375
E-mailulku.sahin@giresun.edu.tr