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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: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100