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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI127
Course Name: Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATMA KÜBRA TOMBULTÜRK
Course Lecturer(s): Fatma Kübra Tombultürk
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is aimed to learn traditional and complementary medicine methods to support modern medicine treatments, to help treat diseases and to protect human health.
Course Content: It includes the theoretical knowledge, application methods and molecular effects of methods such as acupuncture, apitherapy, leech therapy, cupping therapy, which are among the traditional and complementary medicine treatment methods applied as a supplement to contemporary medical treatments.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gains knowledge of integrative methods in addition to modern medical treatments.
2) Gains knowledge about the molecular effects of traditional and complementary medicine methods in humans.
3) Interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of Traditional and Complementary Medicine with modern medicine.
4) Learns the purpose of use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine methods and gets ready to practice.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) History of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
2) Principles of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
3) Phytotherapy
4) Extraction Preparation
5) Maggot Debridement Treatment
6) Acupuncture
7) Hirudotherapy
8) Homeopathy
9) Hypnosis
10) Aromatherapy
11) Apitherapy
12) Helminthotherapy
13) Ichthyotherapy
14) Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices and Ethics
15) Final exam
16) Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları
Güncel makaleler
References: lecture notes
Current articles

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has basic knowledge about radiotherapy, basic oncology, radiological imaging
2) Has the ability to use tools, devices and techniques related to the field in public and private health institutions.
3) Takes responsibility as a team member in solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
4) Knows the effects of radiation on biological systems and takes necessary measures for protection against radiation for patients and employees.
5) Use medical imaging systems related to the field and evaluate the images taken.
6) Professionals, patients, patient relatives and other health care professionals communicate effectively when practicing their profession.
7) Keeps track of the data related to the studies done in the field and analyzes the data with the latest methods
8) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
9) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
10) Carries out routine controls of the devices and equipment used in the practice of his / her job and follow-up of the work where necessary (fault, maintenance).
11) The student can transfer the current and updated information about the profession by means of written and verbal communication.
12) Has the basic knowledge, ethical principles and acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to his / her profession.
13) Has experience in working with other fields that may be related to the field.
14) Has awareness of lifelong learning.
15) Contributes to projects and activities for the social environment he lives in with the awareness of social responsibility and sets an example for the society with his external appearance.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Presentation 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 15
Presentations / Seminar 15 30
Homework Assignments 15 30
Total Workload 117