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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:

UNI229

Course Name:

Rational Drug Use in Clinical Practice

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University 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:

Öğr. Gör. ŞERİFE YEKBUN TÜTÜNCÜ

Course Lecturer(s):

Ş. Yekbun Tütüncü

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide information about rational drug use and practices, inform healthcare personnel about drug problems they may encounter, and provide public education about drugs.
Course Content:	Definition of rational drug use, consequences of misuse of drugs, rational drug practices, case studies, updating information in terms of rational drug use in special patient groups (children and the elderly, psychiatric patients) and evaluating clinically important drug interactions, evaluating the information on rational drug use and patient education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the rational drug definition.
2) Learns rational drug applications.
3) Learns the concepts of rational drug administration in various patient groups.
4) Understands the selection of drugs suitable for the clinical condition of the patient in the treatment of diseases.
5) Learns individualization of the dose. May refer the patient to the physician so that rational treatment can be provided in collaboration with the physician regarding different treatment approaches to different populations.
6) Learns irrational treatment approaches in different groups

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Course Objectives and Learning Objectives
2)	Rational Drug Use: Introduction and General Definitions
3)	Rational Antibiotic Use
4)	Rational Drug use in Elderly
5)	Rational Drug use in Elderly II
6)	Rational Drug Use in pediatric patients
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Rational Drug Use in Pregnant women
9)	Rational Drug Use in Pregnant Women II
10)	Rational Drug Use in Psychiatry
11)	Rational Drug Use in Anxiety
12)	Patient Education and an Example for Presentation
13)	Student Presentations
14)	Student Presentations
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	DiPiro, J. T., Talbert, R. L., Yee, G. C., Matzke, G. R., Wells, B. G., & Posey, L. M. (2017). Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e.
References:	Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.
2) To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
3) Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).
4) Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.
5) To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.
6) To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.
7) To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.
8) Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of Political Science and Public Administration at national and international level.	2
2)	To have knowledge about the main theoretical debates in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2
3)	Relates the interaction of Political Science and Public Administration with other social sciences (philosophy, history, sociology, law, economics, business administration).	3
4)	Examines the political and social processes, problems and the causes of these problems in Turkey and in the world, evaluates them in an interdisciplinary dimension and with a critical perspective.	3
5)	To be able to conduct research in the field of Political Science by using common methods and respecting ethical values.	2
6)	To be able to design and lead research and scientific texts on field-specific topics on their own or in team work.	2
7)	To be able to express his/her opinions, thoughts and suggestions for solutions in written and verbally in the field of Political Science and Public Administration.	2
8)	Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at the advanced level of the European Computer Driving Licence required by the field.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Presentation	1	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Homework Assignments	15	15
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		90