Vocational School Of Health ServicesElderly Care
YB 203 - Chronic Diseases in the Elderly
COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
Course Name
Chronic Diseases in the Elderly
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Laboratory
(hour/week)
Local
Credits
ECTS
YB 203 Fall 3 0 3 4
Prerequisites None
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Required
Course Level Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques -
Course Coordinator * Öğr. Gör. UFUK DEMİREL
Course Lecturer(s) * Öğr. Gör. UFUK DEMİREL
Course Assistants -
Course Objectives At the end of this course; it is aimed to understand what to look for in the care of an
individual with chronic disease and how to protect from chronic diseases in healthy
individuals.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description This course is a lesson that description of the definition of chronic disease, its properties,
how to be protected from chronic diseases and how to care for chronic diseases.
Course Category Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week16 Subjects Related Materials
1 Chronic diseases,characteristics, progress,phases and prevention method Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,193-199
2 Chronic diseases of respiratory system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,309-396
3 Chronic diseases of respiratory system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,309-396
4 Chronic diseases of cardiovaskuler system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,407-488
5 Chronic diseases of cardiovaskuler system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,407-488
6 QUİZ
7 Chronic diseases of urinary system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,541-599
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8 Chronic diseases of the digestive system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,607-653
9 Midterm exam
10 Chronic diseases of the endocrine system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,673-708
11 Chronic diseases of the hematological system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,485-534
12 Chronic diseases of the nevrous system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,783-858
13 Chronic diseases of the nevrous system and care Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,783-858
14 Care of patient with cancer Akdemir N., Birol L. (2005). İç
Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik
Bakımı,246-304
15 General again
16 Final Exam
SOURCES
Course Notes / Textbooks Akdemir, N.,Birol L. İç Hastalıkları ve Hemşirelik Bakımı, Geliştirilmiş 2.Baskı, 2005,Ankara.
Suggested Readings/Materials
Durna Z. İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği, 1.Baskı, 2013, Ankara.
Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006. , ANKARA
Doç. Dr. Dilek Aslan, Doç. Dr Murat Özbek, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji II, Rekmay, 2009, ANKARA
Prof. Dr. Yeşim GÖKÇE-KUTSAL, Temel Geriatri, C-1, Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri, 2007, ANKARA.
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities Number Percentage of Grade
Participation 1 5
Laboratory / Application - -
Field Work - -
Quiz/Studio Critic - -
Portfoilo - -
Homework Assignment 4 20
Presentation/Jury - -
Project - -
Seminar/Workshop - -
Oral Exam - -
Midterm 1 35
Final 1 40
Total 7 100
WEIGHTING OF SEMESTER ACTIVITIES ON THE FINAL GRADE - 60
WEIGHTING OF END-OF-SEMESTER ACTIVITIES ON THE FINAL GRADE - 40
Total 0 100
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ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory / Application Hours - - -
Study Hours Out of Class 15 2 30
Field Work - - -
Quiz / Studio Critique - - -
Portfolio - - -
Homework / Assignment 4 3 12
Presentation / Jury - - -
Project - - -
Seminar / Workshop - - -
Oral Exam - - -
Midterm 1 13 13
Final 1 17 17
Total Workload 117
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
# Program Qualifications / Outcomes * Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field X
2 To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the
information and communication technologies at basic level
3 To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop
evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with othersX
4 To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently X
5 To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly
and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication
6 To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field X
7 To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of
knowledge gained in his/her fieldX
8 To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning
needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technologyX
9 To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics X
10 To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and
quality, and fulfill the requirementsX
11 To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least
a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level
12 To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects X
13 To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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