Information Package / Course Catalogue
Professional Ethics in Anaesthesia
Course Code: AN013
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to ensure that anesthesia technicians provide healthcare services based on professional ethical principles and values. Students will develop ethical decision-making skills by recognizing their professional responsibilities, patient rights, ethical dilemmas, and standards of professional conduct.

Course Content

To continuously improve one's knowledge and skill level. To prioritize patient safety. To make ethically appropriate and prompt decisions in emergency situations. To demonstrate ethical behavior in teamwork

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Perihan ÖĞDÜM
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept of ethics and the fundamental ethical principles.
2.Defines the professional ethical rules in the field of healthcare.
3.Discusses common ethical issues encountered in anesthesia practices.
4.Understands the importance of protecting patient rights and patient confidentiality.
5.Evaluates the informed consent and decision-making processes from an ethical perspective
6.Applies ethical decision-making models to resolve ethical dilemmas.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Regulation on Patients' Rights of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey
2.Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics
3.Yıldırım, A., & Fidan, H. (2017). Ethical and Professional Responsibilities in the Field of Health
4.Sources and articles containing ethical cases related to anesthesia technician practice
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and differences between the concepts of ethics and morality.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Professional ethical principles and values in healthcare.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Professional responsibilities of the anesthesia technician.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Principles of medical ethics: autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Patient rights and the informed consent process.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Patient privacy and the principle of confidentiality.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ethical issues encountered in anesthesia practices.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ethical issues encountered in anesthesia practices.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical dilemmas and approaches to resolution.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Professional ethical relationships among healthcare professionals.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethical approach in the physician-nurse-anesthesia technician relationship
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ethics committees, legal regulations, and violations of professional ethics.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case analysis: Ethical problem-solving in anesthesia.
Week 14 - Theoretical
General review, student presentations, and evaluation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
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5
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5
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5
OÇ-5
5
OÇ-6
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026