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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:

UNI258

Course Name:

Mother and Child Health

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

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:

Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

STAFF

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

At the end of the semester, it is aimed that the students will be able to define maternal and child health, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum, Diseases of 0-5 year old children, Contagious Diseases of 0-5 year old children, etc.

Course Content:

Definition of mother-child health, status of child health in our country and in the world, formation of pregnancy, child development during pregnancy, physical development (height, weight) and follow-up of 0-5 year old children, pediatric diseases (diarrhea and respiratory tract infections) seen in 0-5 year old children , immunization and rash diseases), vaccines, alternative practices related to pregnancy and newborn.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will be able to define the factors affecting maternal and child health in the world and in our country.
2) Will be able to evaluate the criteria showing maternal and child health
3) Will be able to explain the formation of pregnancy and the development of the child during pregnancy.
4) Will be able to define infectious and chronic diseases of children
5) Will know the basic concepts of maternal and child health.
6) Has knowledge about alternative practices related to pregnancy and newborn.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of health and maternal/ child health	None
2)	Status of maternal and child health in Turkey and the World/ Key indicators	None
3)	PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT (BEFORE BIRTH, BIRTH, AFTER BIRTH)	None
4)	PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT (BEFORE BIRTH, BIRTH, AFTER BIRTH)	None
5)	CHILD DEVELOPMENT (Postnatal Newborn Care)	None
6)	Healthy child follow-up (Public Health approach)	None
7)	MIDTERM EXAM	None
8)	DISEASES and SYMPTOMS of 0-5 years old children	None
9)	DISEASES and SYMPTOMS of 0-5 years old children	None
10)	TRADITIONAL interventions IN THE NEWBORN	None
11)	vaccines	None
12)	Game Injuries and First Aid	None
13)	Approach to Child Abuse/ Baby and Child Nutrition	None
14)	Term Evaluation	none
15)	final exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	None
References:	 T.R. Ministry of Health mother baby child adolescent follow-up protocols guide  https://sbu.saglik.gov.tr/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100