Course Objectives: |
To teach students the development of the midwifery profession, individual and personal values, professional responsibilities, and to raise awareness about the midwifery profession, and to improve their adaptation to higher learning by developing their appreciation of the profession. |
Course Content: |
Definition and sociological characteristics of midwifery, Basic concepts in midwifery (Human, Family, Environment), Historical development of midwifery in the world, Historical development of midwifery in Turkey, Purpose and philosophy of midwifery education, Midwifery and the European Union, Duties, powers and responsibilities of midwives, Turkey Development of health services in Turkey, Professional organization and professional ethics in midwifery, Vision and mission. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Definition of midwifery |
none |
2) |
History of Midwifery in the World and Turkey |
none |
3) |
Introduction to Theoretical Elements in Midwifery |
none |
4) |
Individual, family, ethics, morality, culture, society, environment, health and disease concepts |
none |
5) |
Midwifery: Philosophy, conceptual models, paradigm, theory |
none |
6) |
Effects of models and theories on midwifery care |
none |
7) |
Theorists in Midwifery: Reva Rubin |
none |
8) |
Theorists in Midwifery: Ramona T. Mercer |
none |
9) |
Theorists in Midwifery: Ela-Joy Lehrman, Jean Ball |
none |
10) |
Theorists in Midwifery: Ernestein Wiedenbach |
none |
11) |
Approaches to theory development in midwifery practices |
none |
12) |
Stages of theory development in midwifery practices |
none |
13) |
Examples of research involving theory and models |
none |
14) |
Examples of research involving theory and models |
none |
15) |
homework presentations |
none |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
She constantly improves and analyzes her knowledge about the field of midwifery and uses the knowledge she has gained from other disciplines to improve her midwifery knowledge. |
3 |
2) |
Understands and explains problems related to maternal and child health |
3 |
3) |
Plans and implements midwifery care comprehensively, in line with ethical principles, with a humanist and holistic approach. |
3 |
4) |
Develops strategies, standards, policies and implementation plans on midwifery-related issues at national/international level |
3 |
5) |
Adopting lifelong learning as a principle, it transfers national and international innovations in midwifery practices to care. |
3 |
6) |
Conducts original research that contributes to professional knowledge |
3 |