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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NUR035

Course Name:

First aid

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

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:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELVİNAZ ALBAYRAK

Course Lecturer(s):

Assistant Prof. Selvinaz Albayrak

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	Prevention of accidents, elimination of life-threatening situations in case of an incident, accident or injury, ensuring the continuity of vital functions, taking measures to prevent worsening of the condition of the patient/injured, and gaining knowledge and skills on basic first aid principles and practices that facilitate recovery.
Course Content:	The first aid course includes basic knowledge and practices regarding the life-saving and disability-preventing first aid attempts at the scene until the emergency care service arrives for the injured individuals in the event of an incident or accident.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) 1. Understands the importance of first aid for public health and safety.
2) 2. Explains the rules (laws, regulations) and principles regarding the country's disaster and emergency plans.
3) 3. Adopts the principles of first aid.
4) 4. In case of any incident, accident or injury, it applies the necessary first aid at the scene in order to save the life of the individual and the society and to prevent injuries.
5) 5. Explains the attempts to prevent accidents in children.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Description Introduction to First Aid and Basic Concepts	-
1)
2)	Evaluation of the patient/injured and the scene	-
3)	Basic life support	-
4)	First Aid in Airway Obstructions	-
5)	First Aid for Foreign Objects in the Eyes, Ears and Nose	-
6)	First Aid for Bleeding and Shock	-
7)	First Aid in Injuries	-
8)	Mid term	-
9)	First Aid for Soft Tissue Injuries and Fractures	-
10)	First Aid for Burns, Heat Stroke, Local Cold Injuries and Frostbite	-
11)	First Aid in Sudden Loss of Consciousness	-
12)	First Aid for Poisonings, Animal Bites and Stings	-
13)	Transportation techniques for patient/injured	-
14)	Case studies	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

• Yıldırım F., Faydalı S. (2016). İlk yardım. Ankara: Eğiten Kitap Yayıncılık.İnan H F., Kurt Z. Kubilay İ. (2011). Temel İlkyardım Uygulamaları Eğitim Kitabı T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Temel Sağlık Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü İlkyardım ve Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Daire Başkanlığı. http://www.ilkyardim.org.tr/dokumanlar/Saglik-Bakanligi-Ilk-Yardim.pdf
• New ERC Guidelines; https://cprguidelines.eu/
• 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines

References:

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2) Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3) Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4) Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5) Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6) Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7) Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8) Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9) Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10) Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill nursing roles and functions.
2)	Fulfills the health care needs of individuals, families, and society by utilizing professional roles through a holistic and evidence-based approach, in accordance with the nursing process, ethical principles, patient safety, and quality standards.
3)	Uses care and informatics technologies in nursing practice, research, education, and management.
4)	Establishes effective communication and collaboration with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other healthcare team members, and organizations for the development and delivery of healthcare services.
5)	Accesses international nursing literature through the use of a foreign language.
6)	Adheres to the relevant legislation in professional nursing practices.
7)	Applies lifelong learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in personal and professional life.
8)	Determines protection and nursing care priorities in situations that impact public health on a large scale, such as natural disasters and pandemics, and demonstrates responsiveness in crisis management.
9)	Contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of health policies and organizational quality systems.
10)	Takes an active role in research, projects, and activities with a sense of social responsibility.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	4	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	2			28
Application	6	2			12
Quizzes	4	4			16
Midterms	1	4			4
Final	1	8			8
Total Workload					68