Obstetrics and Gynaecologic Nursing (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

DHY5003

Course Name:

Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques Nursing

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Doç. Dr. REFİKA GENÇ KOYUCU

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. HATİCE YILDIZ
Doç. Dr. REFİKA GENÇ KOYUCU

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Dersin amacı öğrencilerin infertilite ve yardımcı üreme tekniklerine ve infertil çiftlerde tanı, değerlendirme ve tedavi yöntemlerine ilişkin kapsamlı teorik bilgi edinmesi, bu kapsamda bakım becerisi kazanması, infertil çiftlere özgü fiziksel, psiko-sosyal sağlık sorunlarını belirleyebilme ve sorunlarını çözümlemede sağlık bakım planı geliştirebilme becerisi ile infertilite ve yardımcı üreme tekniklerine ilişkin bilgi ve becerisini yeni gelişmelerin ışığı altında uygulama becerisi kazandırmaktır.

Course Content:

This course covers the definition of infertility, its types, causes, the prevalence of infertility in the world and in Turkey, factors affecting fertility and awareness of fertility, evaluation of fertility, recent developments, assisted reproductive techniques and nursing practices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to define the roles and responsibilities of the infertility nurse
2) To be able to explain the procedures performed for the evaluation of the infertile couple.
3) To be able to comprehend the effects of diagnosis and treatment process of infertile couples on their economic, cultural, psychosocial, sexual life and quality of life.
4) To be able to determine the education and counseling needs of the patient in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Introduction, Literature Review
2)	Definition of Infertility, Types, Causes, Prevalence of Infertility in the World and in Turkey
3)	Factors Affecting Fertility, Developing fertility awareness.
4)	Evaluation and Diagnostic Methods of Infertility, nursing approach.
5)	Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) and recent developments, Genetic Tests.
6)	Treatment approaches in infertility, IVF Protocols, Legal regulations.
7)	Complications encountered in ART treatment.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Effects of Infertility on Couples
10)	Developing Roles and Responsibilities of Infertility Nurse,
11)	Ethical issues in infertility treatment.
12)	Evidence-Based Practices in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques,
13)	Complementary and Alternative Treatment (CAM) Methods in Infertility.
14)	Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Infertile Couples,
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Şirin A, Kavlak O (Ed) (2015). Kadın Sağlığı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul 2. Taşkın L. (2020) Doğum Eylemi, Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği, Onaltıncı Baskı, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, Ankara. 3.Beji N K. (2017) İnfertilite Hemşireliği Nobel Tıp Kitabevi, İstanbul.
References:	1. Öğretim üyesinin konuya ilişkin önerdiği makale ve kitaplar. 2. Öğrencinin konuya ilişkin kütüphaneden ve elektronik kaynaklardan (Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, vb.) ulaştığı makale ve kitaplar.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Based on undergraduate qualifications, to have, develop, deepen and use current knowledge at the level of expertise in order to fulfil the roles and functions of obstetrics and gynaecology nurses.	3	3	3	3
2) To be able to integrate, develop and share with different groups the comprehensive knowledge gained from the disciplines related to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology	3	3	3	3
3) To be able to conduct a planned research for the diagnosis and solution of problems in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.	3	3	3	3
4) To be able to analyse complex situations encountered in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, using problem solving methods and developing solutions	3	3	3	3
5) To publish a scientific article in a national or international journal or to present it in a scientific meeting.	3	3	3	3
6) To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.	3	3	3	3
7) To be able to act ethically by knowing the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society.	3	3	3	3
8) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language (European Language Portfolio General Level: B2 Level).	3	3	3	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Based on undergraduate qualifications, to have, develop, deepen and use current knowledge at the level of expertise in order to fulfil the roles and functions of obstetrics and gynaecology nurses.	3
2)	To be able to integrate, develop and share with different groups the comprehensive knowledge gained from the disciplines related to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology	3
3)	To be able to conduct a planned research for the diagnosis and solution of problems in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.	3
4)	To be able to analyse complex situations encountered in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology, using problem solving methods and developing solutions	2
5)	To publish a scientific article in a national or international journal or to present it in a scientific meeting.	2
6)	To be able to develop strategies, policies and implementation plans in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.	2
7)	To be able to act ethically by knowing the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society.	2
8)	To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language (European Language Portfolio General Level: B2 Level).	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Seminar	1	% 25
Midterms	1	% 25
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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	4			56
Study Hours Out of Class	14	4			56
Presentations / Seminar	12	0			0
Midterms	1	12			12
Final	1	12			12
Total Workload					136