ISTINYE UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| Nursing (English) | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code: | NUR054 | ||||
| Course Name: | Basic Electrocardiography | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. SERPİL TOPÇU | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Serpil Topçu | ||||
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | This course includes basic electrophysiology, recognition and interpretation of arrhythmias, safe treatment of arrhythmias, and nursing care practices. |
| Course Content: | Essentials of Electrocardiography (ECG) is intended to fill in the gaps of knowledge of anatomy of the heart, electrophysiology, and basic ECG administration and interpretation. After completing this course, students will be able to complete ECGs in the field, describe introductory cardiovascular anatomy, relationships of other body systems to heart health, patient assessment techniques, instructions on how to complete and document ECGs, and basic interpretation of ECG tracings. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Lists the characteristics of basic arrhythmias. 2) Recognizes arrhythmias that require urgent intervention. 3) Identifies medical emergencies related to ECG 4) Becomes aware of treatment methods for arrhythmias |
Course Flow Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | • Introduction to course • Basic electrical concepts | • Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 2) | • P wave, PR interval, QRS complex, • ST segment, T wave, U wave | Course notes |
| 3) | • Interval measurement and Measuring of heart rates using caliper. | • Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 4) | • Sinus Rhythm, Sinus Arrhythmias | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 5) | • Atrial Arrhythmias | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 6) | • Case Study | Rytm examples |
| 7) | • AV Blocks | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | course notes |
| 9) | • AV Junctional Arrhythmias | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 10) | • Ventricular Arrhythmias-I | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 11) | • Ventricular Arrhythmias-II | Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| 12) | • Pacemaker monitoring | course notes |
| 13) | • Case Study | course notes |
| 14) | • General Review • Course Evaluation | course notes |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Interpreting ECGs in Clinical Practice- Ebook İstinye University Library • New Concepts in ECG Interpretation- Ebook İstinye University Library |
| References: | 1. Booth, K.A., & O’Brien, T.E. (2024). Electrocardiography for Health Care Professionals. (6th ed., International Student Edition). McGraw Hill. Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 9781266501890 2. Kowalak, J. (2009). Nursing Know-how: Interpreting ECG's 3. Houghton, Andrew R. (2010). EKG'nin Anlamı: Uygulama Kitabı. |
Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| 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 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| 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 | 2 | 28 | 56 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 | ||||
| Final | 1 | 40 | 40 | ||||
| Total Workload | 130 | ||||||