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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:

NUR008

Course Name:

Alternative and Complementary Treatment Approaches

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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):

Esra Çalışkan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course for each student; It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills about complementary and alternative treatment methods which can be used as supporting nursing intervention in nursing care of the patient.
Course Content:	Conceptual overview of complementary and alternative treatment methods, historical development of complementary and alternative treatment methods, use of complementary and alternative treatment methods, mind-body methods, music therapy, massage, acupressure, acupuncture, therapeutic touch, reiki and reflexology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to recognize complementary and alternative treatment methods
2) Comprehend the importance of complementary and alternative treatment methods in the field of health
3) To be able to apply appropriate complement and alternative treatment methods in nursing care
4) To know how to use complementary and alternative treatments in nursing practice
5) To be aware of the legal processes in complementary and alternative therapies

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition and history of complementary treatment	-
2)	Ethical principles	-
3)	Complementary methods used in patient care	-
4)	Music therapy and aromatherapy	-
5)	Touch therapy	-
6)	Herbal medicine	-
7)	Massage and aromatherapy	-
8)	Midterm	-
9)	Meditation	-
10)	Bioenergy	-
11)	Hypnotherapy	-
12)	Nutrition and vitamins	-
13)	Acupuncture	-
14)	Course evaluation	-
15)	Final exam	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders hocasının önerdiği kaynaklar ppt
References:	Instructor's recommended resources ppt

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
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	Workload
Course Hours	12	24
Study Hours Out of Class	12	24
Homework Assignments	7	14
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		66