Midwifery
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI231

Course Name:

Health Literacy

Semester:

Spring

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:

Doç. Dr. İNCİ KAYIN

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. DİLEK KOLCA
Doç. Dr. İNCİ KAYIN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to increase the ability to reach a sufficient level of knowledge about health literacy, to use the obtained information in daily life and to access the right information sources in the field of health.
Course Content:	It consists of basic information about health literacy and other concepts related to health literacy.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the concept of health literacy and its importance.
2) Explain the factors affecting health literacy.
3) Uses the information obtained about health literacy in daily life.
4) Gains the ability to access the right information sources in the field of health.
5) Have effective literacy skills on individual and community health.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Purpose of the Course and Learning Objectives
1)	Media and Health Literacy
2)	Health Literacy Concept
3)	Key Determinants of Health Literacy
4)	Factors Affecting Health Literacy
5)	Classification of Health Literacy
6)	Measuring Health Literacy
7)	Health Literacy and Health Expenditures
8)	Midterm
9)	Health Education and Health Literacy
10)	The Effect of Health Literacy on Community Health
11)	Oral and Dental Health Literacy
12)	Healthy Nutrition Literacy
13)	COVID-19 Pandemic and Health Literacy
14)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Hocanın kendi notları
References:	Yıldırım, H. H., Sağlık Okuryazarlığı: Türkiye Resmin Neresinde? Ne Yapmalı? Absam, 2015. Yıldırım, F. ve Keser, A. Sağlık Okuryazarlığı, Ankara Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Yayını, 2015. https://www.skb.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/saglik-okur-yazarligi-WEB.pdf.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.
2) Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.
3) In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.
4) They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.
5) Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.
6) To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.
7) It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.
8) Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.
9) It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.
10) It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Using the concepts and theories that constitute the basis of care, they know and plan appropriate initiatives in health protection and development.	3
2)	Uses the basic scientific knowledge about health, social and behavioral sciences in midwifery practices through information and communication technologies.	3
3)	In the period between the formation of the pregnancy and the birth, it can give the qualified care which is in need of normal / risk pregnant and his / her family.	3
4)	They can meet the care needs of the pregnant woman and her family during labor and can carry out qualified care and appropriate procedures specific to normal birth stages.	3
5)	Can meet the care needs of normal / risky woman, newborn and family at the postpartum period and make appropriate attempts.	3
6)	To be able to define common gynecological problems in women and to plan and implement necessary care and interventions and to do health education on this subject.	3
7)	It can provide health education and counseling services for women's reproductive health, women of all walks of life and all ages.	3
8)	Performs midwifery practices in line with evidence-based care principles.	3
9)	It establishes positive communication / cooperation with the team in health related practices and can work as an effective team member.	2
10)	It acts in accordance with the ethical principles and values of midwifery profession.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
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	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	2	20			40
Study Hours Out of Class	6	10			60
Midterms	1	10			10
Final	1	10			10
Total Workload					120