Midwifery (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

EBE5010

Course Name:

LABOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. ELİF BALKAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to learn the methods used in the management of labor pain and to actively cope with labor pain.
Course Content:	Covers the examination of different methods for measuring and managing labor pain

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Evaluate labor pain and manage pain with both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
2) Uses evidence-based data-based practices in pain management

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Physiology of labor pain	-
2)	Factors affecting labor pain	-
3)	Evaluation of labor pain	-
4)	Pharmacological methods used in labor pain	-
5)	Pharmacological methods used in labor pain	-
6)	Relaxation Techniques for Birth Pain	-
7)	Sensual Arousal Techniques in Labor Pain	-
8)	midterm exam	Course notes
9)	Mental Stimulation Techniques in Labor Pain	-
10)	Breathing Techniques in Labor Pain	-
11)	Hypnobirthing in Birth Pain	-
12)	Mindfulness at Birth	-
13)	Birth in water	-
14)	Natural Birth	-
15)	Course evaluation	-
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Kömürcü N ve Berkiten Ergin A. (2019). Doğum Ağrısı ve Yönetimi. Bedray Yayıncılık, ISBN: 9786055989057
References:	İlgili makaleler

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Can plan research, conduct research, evaluate the results and publish.
2) Can follow innovations that improve professional practices	3	3
3) Has the basic knowledge to make professional practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.	2	2
4) Can relate the concepts of midwifery
5) Can use midwifery theories in professional practice	3	3
6) May work in management roles related to midwifery.	1	1
7) Can independently plan/apply research to improve individual-family-community health.	1	1
8) Participates in policy-making activities for professional development.		1
9) Determines the needs of women, mothers and newborns, plans and implements midwifery care, and evaluates the results.	3	3
10) Provides counseling on protecting women and newborn health and improving the social status of women.	3	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Can plan research, conduct research, evaluate the results and publish.
2)	Can follow innovations that improve professional practices	3
3)	Has the basic knowledge to make professional practices in accordance with ethical and legal principles.	2
4)	Can relate the concepts of midwifery
5)	Can use midwifery theories in professional practice	2
6)	May work in management roles related to midwifery.
7)	Can independently plan/apply research to improve individual-family-community health.	1
8)	Participates in policy-making activities for professional development.
9)	Determines the needs of women, mothers and newborns, plans and implements midwifery care, and evaluates the results.	3
10)	Provides counseling on protecting women and newborn health and improving the social status of women.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Presentations / Seminar	15	60
Midterms	1	2
Final	1	2
Total Workload		92