Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : KOC112 |
| Course Type | : Non Departmental Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
In this course, students gain knowledge and skills related to first aid applications and measures to be taken at the scene of unexpected and sudden situations such as accidents, illnesses, and disasters that may be encountered in daily life, with the aim of protecting and sustaining the lives of individuals or groups.
The definition, basic principles, purpose, and legal aspects of first aid and emergency care are explained. Situations requiring first aid, accidents, and injuries are described. Patient and injured people transport techniques and basic life support are demonstrated. Methods of responding to shock, poisoning, and insect bites are taught. The maneuver to be applied in case of airway obstruction is explained.
| 1. | Explains the basic principles, aims, and life-saving chain of first aid, distinguishing between first aid and emergency treatment. |
| 2. | Lists the physical and ethical qualities a first responder should possess; and teaches the ability to communicate effectively, calmly, and correctly with the 112 Emergency Call Center in an emergency. |
| 3. | Explains methods for securing the scene of an accident or disaster and correctly applies triage principles in mass casualty events. |
| 4. | Diagnoses complete or partial airway obstructions. Applies the Heimlich maneuver and basic life support without error. |
| 5. | Distinguishes between internal and external bleeding and wound types; and performs first aid steps for stopping bleeding and in cases of shock. |
| 6. | Distinguishes between internal and external bleeding and wound types; and performs first aid steps for stopping bleeding and in cases of shock. |
| 7. | Explains the correct first aid approaches for poisonings, allergic reactions, animal bites, insect stings, burns, and frostbite. |
| 8. | Applies basic life support steps completely |
| 1. | Sheehy’s Manual of Emergency Care. (Lorene Newberry, Laura M. Criddle Eds.). Emergency Nurses Assocation, Six Eddition, 2005, Mosby Inc, United States of America |
| 2. | Lecturer’s notes. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 1 | %10 |
| Verbal Examination | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||||||||||||