DEPARTMENT OF MIDWIFERY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1200121016

Ders İsmi:

Introduction to Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	0	2	3

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. İkbal ÇAVDAR

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Dilek BAYKAL

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is; To provide students with knowledge and skills about the definition of infectious diseases, epidemiological and clinical features, prevention, control and treatment methods of infectious diseases and nursing care principles.
Course Content:	This course; It covers the basic concepts of epidemiology, all factors affecting public health, evaluating in terms of agent-environment-human characteristics, and information on epidemiological studies, prevention measures from infectious diseases, which are common in our country, treatment and nursing care.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the causes of infectious diseases.
2) Knows the concepts related to infectious diseases.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Define the chain of infection.
2) Makes the appropriate notification in infectious diseases.
Field Specific Competence
1) Knows the methods of protection from infectious diseases.
2) Knows the fight against infectious diseases in extraordinary situations and disasters.
3) Defines the duties and responsibilities of nurses in combating infectious diseases.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Knows the precautions that the nurse should take before the infectious disease occurs.
2) Knows the control methods of infectious diseases.
3) Applies nursing care in infectious diseases.

Ders Akış Planı

Week

Subject

Related Preparation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Zeni Mary Beth. Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice: A Population Health Perspective: A Population Health Perspective. John Bartlett Learning. 2019.
2.Akbulut T.,Sabuncu,H., Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemi ve Epidemiyolojisi, Sistem Yayıncılık.
3. Heymann, David L. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual: An Official Report of the American Public Health Association. Amer Public Health. 2022.
4.Görak G, Savaşer S,Yıldız S. Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar Hemşireliği. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2011.
5. Porche Demetrius. Epidemiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse: A Population Health Approach. Springer Publishing Company. 2022.

References:

1.Zeni Mary Beth. Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice: A Population Health Perspective: A Population Health Perspective. John Bartlett Learning. 2019.
2.Akbulut T.,Sabuncu,H., Sağlık Bilimlerinde Araştırma Yöntemi ve ve Epidemiyolojisi, Sistem Yayıncılık.
3. Heymann, David L. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual: An Official Report of the American Public Health Association. Amer Public Health. 2022.
4.Görak G, Savaşer S,Yıldız S. Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar Hemşireliği. İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2011.
5. Porche Demetrius. Epidemiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse: A Population Health Approach. Springer Publishing Company. 2022.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	8	4	6	7	5	9	10
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2) Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3) Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4) To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5) Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6) Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7) Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8) Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9) Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10) To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11) Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge and skills to fulfill their roles and responsibilities related to the midwifery discipline.
2)	Have the ability to identify, define, decide, problem-solve, problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills in midwifery practice and selects and applies appropriate analysis and intervention approaches.
3)	Have the ability to understand, interpret, and solve problems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care of women and newborns with a holistic perspective and contemporary methods.
4)	To have strong communication and effective working skills both within and between disciplines individually.
5)	Takes at least two out-of-field courses in the education program.
6)	Have the ability to develop, select, and use up-to-date and functional tools related to the midwifery profession, as well as the ability to use information technologies effectively.
7)	Have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish and knows at least one foreign language.
8)	Takes part in scientific and social projects in individual and professional development, follows developments in science and technology, and adopts lifelong learning and continuous development as a principle.
9)	Has the ability to design studies related to the midwifery discipline, collect data, analyze, interpret, and report the results.
10)	To be aware of the universal and social effects and legal consequences of midwifery practices.
11)	Provides rights-based and individual-centered care by adopting professional ethical principles and values.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Gözlem

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	10	6	60
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			98