SHM046 Geriatrics and Oral HealthIstinye UniversityDegree Programs First Aid and Emergency (Evening Education)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
First Aid and Emergency (Evening Education)

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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SHM046
Course Name: Geriatrics and Oral Health
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
2
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. EZGİ ÖZTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s): Ezgi ÖZTÜRK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to emphasize the importance of oral and dental health in the aging process and to protect the general health of the elderly and increase their quality of life by teaching preventive strategies to students.
Course Content: This course includes Introduction and basic concepts, Oral and dental anatomy and morphology, Tooth decay, Dental plaque, Gum diseases, Oral hygiene and prophylaxis, Changes in the oral tissues in the elderly, Effects of aging on oral health, Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases in elderly individuals. It includes topics such as prosthesis options in elderly patients, the relationship of systemic diseases with oral health, the relationship of drugs with oral health, and effective communication with elderly individuals.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define the concept of geriatrics and its relationship with oral and dental health.
2) To have knowledge about oral and dental anatomy and morphology
3) To be able to describe the process of dental caries formation.
4) To be able to define dental plaque and explain its relationship with gum diseases.
5) To have knowledge about oral hygiene and prophylaxis methods.
6) To explain the intraoral changes that occur with aging.
7) To summarize the oral and dental health treatment options applied to elderly patients.
8) To explain the relationship between systemic diseases and medications and oral and dental health.
9) To be able to communicate effectively with elderly individuals.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and basic concepts Lecture notes
2) Oral and dental anatomy and morphology Lecture notes
3) Tooth decay Lecture notes
4) Dental plaque Lecture notes
5) Gum diseases Lecture notes
6) Oral hygiene and prophylaxis Lecture notes
7) Changes in oral tissues in the elderly Lecture notes
8) Midterm Lecture notes
9) Effects of aging on oral health Lecture notes
10) Diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases in elderly individuals Lecture notes
11) Prosthetic options for elderly patients Lecture notes
12) The relationship between systemic diseases and oral health Lecture notes
13) The relationship between medications and oral health Lecture notes
14) Effective communication with elderly individuals Lecture notes
15) Final exam
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları
References: Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Students will be able to use the basic knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences gained from the basic theoretical and practical courses supported by the course materials, application tools, information technologies and other resources, which contain up-to-date information in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance.
2) In case of emergencies such as sudden illness, emergency birth, accident, disaster or injury, it reaches the scene quickly, evaluates the situation together with the doctor, if necessary, makes the first intervention, provides the appropriate position for the patients or the wounded during the patient transport and provides the proper transportation to the appropriate hospital emergency service.
3) Using the basic knowledge of the First and Emergency Assistance area, it carries out a task independently.
4) Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and Emergency Assistance area, informs the relevant people and institutions by using the communication network correctly and rapidly in all stages of his duty, and transfers his ideas and solutions to the problems in written and / or verbally.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to First Aid and Emergency Assistance, the team acts in a harmonious manner within the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with written and / or verbal communication with colleagues, patients and relatives, physicians and all other health professionals and has the ability to work effectively with different disciplines.
7) Recognize the institutions and organizations within the health system; As an individual working in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance, he / she knows the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her duties, rights and responsibilities and acts accordingly.
8) He/She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
9) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which he lives with a sense of social responsibility.
10) By using the knowledge and knowledge about the structure, properties, usage areas and legal regulations of medical devices used in health field; use this information in research, development and follow-up of technological developments.
11) In case of emergency aid, he / she has the knowledge and skills to keep calm, fast, serial and correct at the scene and to maintain and maintain the physical, social and mental health of both the patient and himself.
12) He/She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
14) Knows the measures for occupational diseases and accidents and applies the principles of Occupational Health and Safety in these cases.
15) They act in accordance with quality management and processes.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Students will be able to use the basic knowledge, skills, competencies and experiences gained from the basic theoretical and practical courses supported by the course materials, application tools, information technologies and other resources, which contain up-to-date information in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance.
2) In case of emergencies such as sudden illness, emergency birth, accident, disaster or injury, it reaches the scene quickly, evaluates the situation together with the doctor, if necessary, makes the first intervention, provides the appropriate position for the patients or the wounded during the patient transport and provides the proper transportation to the appropriate hospital emergency service.
3) Using the basic knowledge of the First and Emergency Assistance area, it carries out a task independently.
4) Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and Emergency Assistance area, informs the relevant people and institutions by using the communication network correctly and rapidly in all stages of his duty, and transfers his ideas and solutions to the problems in written and / or verbally.
5) In order to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to First Aid and Emergency Assistance, the team acts in a harmonious manner within the team and acts in accordance with the quality management and processes and takes individual responsibility when necessary.
6) Communicates effectively with written and / or verbal communication with colleagues, patients and relatives, physicians and all other health professionals and has the ability to work effectively with different disciplines.
7) Recognize the institutions and organizations within the health system; As an individual working in the field of First Aid and Emergency Assistance, he / she knows the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her duties, rights and responsibilities and acts accordingly.
8) He/She has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
9) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment in which he lives with a sense of social responsibility.
10) By using the knowledge and knowledge about the structure, properties, usage areas and legal regulations of medical devices used in health field; use this information in research, development and follow-up of technological developments.
11) In case of emergency aid, he / she has the knowledge and skills to keep calm, fast, serial and correct at the scene and to maintain and maintain the physical, social and mental health of both the patient and himself.
12) He/She follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
13) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
14) Knows the measures for occupational diseases and accidents and applies the principles of Occupational Health and Safety in these cases.
15) They act in accordance with quality management and processes.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 32
Study Hours Out of Class 16 16
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 50