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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:

NUR054

Course Name:

Basic Electrocardiography

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

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. SERPİL TOPÇU

Course Lecturer(s):

Serpil Topçu

Course Assistants:

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

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

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.	2	2	2	2
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.	1	2	1	1
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.	2	2	2	2
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.	1	1	2	1
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.	1	1	1
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.	2
2)	Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.	1
3)	Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.	2
4)	Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5)	Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.	1
6)	Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7)	Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8)	Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9)	Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10)	Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11)	Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12)	Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13)	With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14)	Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15)	Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17)	Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18)	Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19)	They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20)	Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	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