Field-Specific Skills and Competencies

• Ability to plan physiotherapy and rehabilitation education effectively.
• Ability to promote awareness of healthy living and appropriate physical activity in the community.
• Participation in, organization of, and leadership in public health, physical activity, healthy living, and sports-related events across various fields.
• Ability to assess individuals with a holistic perspective and to plan and implement individualized rehabilitation programs accordingly.
• Ability to use equipment and devices related to the physiotherapy profession.
• Knowledge and application of basic first aid principles when necessary.
• Ability to identify assessment methods, plan and implement treatment for specific subfields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (such as cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, orthotic and prosthetic rehabilitation).
• Ability to conduct scientific research that contributes to professional development.
• Possession of effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and management in physiotherapy and rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to apply ethical principles in rehabilitation, along with awareness of patient rights and professional responsibilities and obligations.

General Competencies

• Possesses knowledge of medical and professional ethics and adheres to ethical principles.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Is inclined toward interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary collaboration.
• Applies theoretical knowledge effectively in practice and makes necessary adaptations when required.
• Adopts lifelong learning and uses evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrates proficiency in information technologies and uses them effectively.
• Communicates effectively in both Turkish and at least one foreign language, in written and verbal form.
• Utilizes acquired knowledge within the framework of social responsibility.