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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:

ECZ056

Course Name:

Patient Care Management in Oncology

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. ANMAR HASAN KASHKOOL AL TAIE

Course Lecturer(s):

Anmar Al-TAIE

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to gain knowledge and skills to provide a clear and yet concise description of how to deal with the day-to-day challenges of working within an oncology team and to provide a comprehensive source of information that would guide the clinical pharmacist trainee through their time on the ward, clinic and acute medical assessment unit
Course Content:	Introduction to clinical problems in oncology, Oncological emergencies, Side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment, Introduction to radiotherapy, Radiotherapy side effects and their management, Endocrine therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies, Electrolyte abnormalities, Palliative care and pain management, Oncology procedures and their complications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows general approach to the management of oncology patients, Performance status, and Tumour markers.
2) Knows anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions, bleeding, extravasation, febrile neutropenia, tumour lysis syndrome and hypercalcaemia
3) Knows the Side effects and complications of cancer and its treatment.
4) Knows the introduction to radiotherapy, and methods of delivery of radiotherapy.
5) Knows the overview of radiotherapy toxicity, overview of radical radiotherapy treatment by anatomical treatment site.
6) Knows endocrine therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
7) Knows electrolyte abnormalities during cancer therapy, including Hypocalcaemia, Hyperkalaemia and hypokalaemia, Hypermagnesaemia and hypomagnesaemia, Hypernatraemia and hyponatraemia, Hyperphosphataemia and hypophosphataemia

Course Flow Plan

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Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Clinical Problems in Oncology. Sing Yu Moorcraft, 2014, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, UK Pharmacotherapy. A pathophysiologic Approach. Joseph T. DiPiro, 6th edition 2017, McGraw Hill, USA.
References:	Clinical Problems in Oncology. Sing Yu Moorcraft, 2014, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, UK Pharmacotherapy. A pathophysiologic Approach. Joseph T. DiPiro, 6th edition 2017, McGraw Hill, USA.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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.	1
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.	1
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.	3
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.	2
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.	1
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.	3
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.	3
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.	3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	16
Midterms	16	16
Final	16	32
Total Workload		64