Midwifery Preview
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

EBE102

Course Name:

Basic Practices in Midwifery

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

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:

Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Lecturer Hamiyet Kızıl, PhD

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To provide students with basic knowledge and skills about professional concepts and practices.
Course Content:	The Basic Practices in Midwifery course is a basic midwifery/vocational course that provides students with knowledge about the concepts and values of the profession, as well as the purpose, application and skills of the profession-specific basic practices. The course is a continuation of the basic concepts and values course in midwifery.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Accurately measures, evaluates and records the patient's vital signs
2) Have the knowledge and skills to administer oral, parenteral and local drugs
3) Uses the patient care process in care
4) Have the ability to perform applications for body systems (Digestive, urinary, respiratory)
5) Can perform basic midwifery care and practices in the process from the admission of the individual to the health care setting until discharge.
6) Ensures that the patient is moved appropriately by using the principles of body mechanics correctly
7) Knows the effects of immobility on tissue integrity, evaluates pressure ulcer risk
8) Can make skin assessment of the patient and identify self-care needs
9) Recognize the individual needs of the patient and fulfill their care needs (skin, mouth, hair, perineum, etc.)

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, Explanation of Course Goals Vital Signs
2)	Body Mechanics Applications
3)	Individual Hygiene and Self-Care Practices - Personal Cleaning and Dressing Activity - Ensuring and Maintaining Tissue Integrity - Prevention and Care of Pressure Sores
4)	Liquid-Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
5)	Respiratory Activity
6)	Medication Management Drug Applications (Oral-Sl, Local, Inhalation, Transdermal)
7)	Introduction to Parenteral Applications Parenteral Drug Administration (ID, IM, SC)
8)	Midterm
9)	Parenteral Drug Administration (IV) Intravenous Fluid Therapy
10)	Medication Dose Calculations - Medication Errors and Midwife's Responsibilities Blood Transfusion Application
11)	Nutritional Activity
12)	Excretory Activity
13)	Pre and post surgery preparation Sampling and Collection
14)	Expressing Sexuality Work and Fun Sleep and Rest Terminal Period Patient Care
15)	Course evaluation
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Sağlık Uygulamalarında Temel Kavramlar ve Beceriler, Nobel Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2019.

References:

Klinik Uygulama Becerileri ve Yöntemleri, ed. T. A. Aştı, A. Karadağ, Adana, Nobel Tıp Kitap Evleri Ltd. Şti., 2010.
Hemşirelik Esasları Uygulama Rehberi, ed. K. Babadağ, T. Aştı, Gözden Geçirilmiş 2. Bsk., İstanbul, İstanbul Medikal Yayıncılık Ltd. Şti., 2012.
Hemşirelik Esasları, Ed. T. Aştı, A. Karadağ., İstanbul, Akademi Basın ve Yayıncılık, 2012.
Klinik Beceriler: Sağlığın Değerlendirilmesi, Hasta Bakım ve Takibi. Eds: Sabuncu N, Ay F., Nobel Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2015.
Sabuncu N, Alpar ŞE, Özdilli K, Batmaz M, Bahçecik N, Özhan F, Dursun S.: Hemşirelik Bakımında İlke ve Uygulamalar. Alter Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2008.
Harkreader H., Hogan MA.: Fundamentals of Nursing Caring and Clinical Judgement, Second Edition, Saunders, Phidelphia, 2004.
Appling SE and et al.: Handbook of Nursing Procedures. Ed: Breuninger C., Follin S., Munden J., Munson C., Wittig P. Springhouse Corporation, Pennsylvania, 2001.
Corben V.: Administration of Medicines. Developing Practical Nursing Skills. Ed: Baillie L., Second Edition, Hodder Arnold, London, 2005.
Jamieson EM., Mccall JM., Whyte LA.: Clinical Nursing Practices. Fourth Edition, Churchıll Livingstone, London, 2002.
Birol L.: Hemşirelik Süreci. 7. Baskı, Etki Matbaacılık Yayıncılık Ltd. Şti., İzmir, 2005.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	2	2	3	1	3	3	3	3	2
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	2	3	3	1	2	2	2	2	2
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	2	2	2	1	3	2	2	2	2
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	2	2	2	1	3	2	2	2	3
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	2	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	2	2	2	1	3	2	2	2	2
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	1	3	3	2	3	2	2	2	2
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	2	2	3	2	3	2	2	2	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	3
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	3
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Laboratory	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Application	14	168
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	3	24
Study Hours Out of Class	11	33
Homework Assignments	14	28
Quizzes	2	8
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		293