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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:

NUR015

Course Name:

Addiction

Semester:

Spring

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:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. FATMA ATKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Doç.Dr. Fatma EKER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Recognizing addiction as a bio-psycho-social illness, recognizing the addiction process, recognizing the addictive behaviors of itself and its surroundings, developing appropriate help seeking behaviors and gaining awareness about healthy life.

Course Content:

Definitions of addiction, types of addiction, Risk factors and protective factors in family, peer group and social context that prepare the person for substance addiction process, Tobacco addiction, Alcohol and substance addiction, Principles of healthy life Rational use of technology, withdrawal syndrome and emergencies, Preventive substance addiction scope of studies, Laws on Alcohol and Prohibited Substance use, General information about addiction treatment and self-help groups

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understanding the concept of dependence
2) To understand the types and causes of addiction
3) Being informed about the addiction cycle,
4) Gain awareness about healthy life
5) Knowledge of rational usage principles of technology
6) Informing about the legal aspect of alcohol and substance use and use
7) To be informed about services for individuals and families with addiction problem

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, giving information about the Course Content
2)	Definitions of addiction, addiction types
3)	Risk factors in the family, peer group and social context that prepare the substance addiction process
4)	Protective and preventive factors from substance addiction
4)	Protective and preventive factors from substance addiction
5)	Tobacco dependence
6)	Alcohol and substance dependence
7)	Internet dependency and rational using of technology
8)	Midterm examination
9)	Substance withdrawal syndrome and emergency situations
10)	General information about addiction treatment
11)	Scope of preventive actions in substance abuse
12)	Laws on the Use of Alcohol and Prohibited Substances
13)	Self-help groups (AA, NA)
14)	Principles of healthy life style
15)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press 2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları 3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları 4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com
References:	1) Goldstein A (2001) Addiction: From Biology to Drug Policy, Oxford University Press 2) Ögel, K. ve Erol, B. (2005). Çocuklarda Sigara, Alkol ve Madde Bağımlılığı. İstanbul: MORPA Yayınları 3) Alkol madde bağımlılığı TPD yayınları 4) www.yeşilay.org.tr, www.yeniden.org.tr, www.batem34.com

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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	Preparation for the Activity	Aktivitede Harcanan Süre	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	2		70
Midterms	1	4	2		6
Final	1	4	2		6
Total Workload					82