Dialysis
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) Knows the competencies and responsibilities of the profession, has the theoretical and practical knowledge about the basic physical principles of dialysis.
2) General aspects of nephrology have knowledge about renal failure, renal diseases, fluid electrolyte problems and develops solutions when faced with an unpredictable situation.
3) Hemodiafiltration uses peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis device.
4) Can follow the patient from end to end in hemodialysis.
5) To be aware of social, scientific, cultural and professional ethical values and use them in working environment.
6) Have information about dialysis treatment methods and types. He constantly trains himself by following the technological and scientific developments in dialysis.
7) It 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.
8) It is prone to teamwork and has the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health team.
9) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
10) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
11) Acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
12) They act in accordance with quality management and processes and participate in these processes. Has sufficient knowledge about occupational safety.
13) He is sensitive to the health problems of dialysis patients and works with a consciousness towards improving health.
14) Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
15) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the competencies and responsibilities of the profession, has the theoretical and practical knowledge about the basic physical principles of dialysis.
2) General aspects of nephrology have knowledge about renal failure, renal diseases, fluid electrolyte problems and develops solutions when faced with an unpredictable situation.
3) Hemodiafiltration uses peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis device.
4) Can follow the patient from end to end in hemodialysis.
5) To be aware of social, scientific, cultural and professional ethical values and use them in working environment.
6) Have information about dialysis treatment methods and types. He constantly trains himself by following the technological and scientific developments in dialysis.
7) It 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.
8) It is prone to teamwork and has the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health team.
9) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
10) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
11) Acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals.
12) They act in accordance with quality management and processes and participate in these processes. Has sufficient knowledge about occupational safety.
13) He is sensitive to the health problems of dialysis patients and works with a consciousness towards improving health.
14) Has enough awareness about individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety.
15) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

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