Mission and Vision
MISSION
The mission of the Physiotherapy Program is to train well-equipped physiotherapy technicians who can deliver physical therapy and rehabilitation practices to international standards in order to improve quality of life in all kinds of diseases, injuries and ageing that lead to movement disorders; who respect ethical values, are solution-oriented, and can integrate technological advances into clinical practice.
In line with this mission, the Program adopts the following as its core aims:
- Developing students' professional knowledge, skills and clinical practice competencies within the framework of the quality assurance system,
- Conducting education and training processes with a continuous improvement (PDCA cycle) approach,
- Training technicians who are sensitive to public health and support the social participation of individuals with disabilities,
- Fostering evidence-based practice, critical thinking and lifelong learning skills,
- Increasing graduates' employability by strengthening their roles within the rehabilitation team.
VISION
The vision of the Physiotherapy Program is to become a nationally recognized model among associate degree programs in physiotherapy and rehabilitation for its quality, modern laboratory infrastructure and the clinical success of its graduates; and to be a leading program in practice-oriented education that rapidly integrates international developments into its curriculum and builds strong ties with the sector (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, etc.).
In line with this vision, the Program aims to sustain an approach that:
- Embraces continuous improvement and academic excellence,
- Effectively reflects stakeholder feedback in clinical education processes,
- Makes it a top choice thanks to its graduates' ethical stance and "human-centered" service approach,
- Makes effective use of innovative technologies such as digital health and robotic rehabilitation in education.