Information Package / Course Catalogue
Wound Care
Course Code: HB209
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Modern methods of care under control as soon as possible and complications of injuries before they occur and provide the healing touch.

Course Content

The structure and description of the wounds of the skin, the classification of the wound, the wound healing process, factors affecting wound healing, pressure sores and protective measures, pressure wound therapy, diabetic foot physio pathology, prevention strategies and treatments, vascular leg wound pathophysiology, treatment and care, basic wound care principles, techniques help dressing and wound care products, education to patients and caregivers

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Aslı ÇAYAN GÜLER
Ins. Perihan SARI
Learning Outcomes
1.To make the wound definition
2.Wound healing types, to say the factors affecting wound healing
3.Describe the work pressure, to count the care to prevent
4.Wound dry, wet, wet and dry dressing to apply, to decide on the appropriate specific wound dressing
5.Ability to educate patients and caregivers on wound care
6.Ability to evaluate diabetic foot wounds and explain prevention and treatment options
7.Being able to distinguish vascular wounds and knowing the practices for their care
8.Being able to stage burns and explain the rules regarding care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yastı, A. Ç., & Akın, M. (2023). Chronic Wound. Akademisyen Publishing.
2.Doğan, S. D., Tosunöz, İ. K., & Arslan, S. (2024). Wound Management with Case Studies. Akademisyen Publishing.
3.Yavuz, M., & Giersbergen, V. (2025). Physiology of Wound Healing and Current Treatment Approaches. Akademisyen Publishing.
4.Çelik Yılmaz, A. (2022). Nursing Practices and Current Approaches in Wound Management. Akademisyen Publishing.
5.Ay, F. A. (2008). Wounds and Their Care. In F. A. Ay (Ed.), Fundamentals of Nursing (2nd ed.). İstanbul: İstanbul Medikal Publishing.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Deep Structure And Tasks
Week 2 - Theoretical
Wounds And İnjuries, Wound Types
Week 3 - Theoretical
Phases Of Wound Healing
Week 4 - Theoretical
Factors Affecting The Wound Healing Process
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Purpose Of The Basic Principles Of Wound Care And Wound Care
Week 6 - Theoretical
Complications İn Wound Healing
Week 7 - Theoretical
Midterm & Technical Help İn Wound Healing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Pressure Ulcers And Prevention Measures & Midterm evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers
Week 10 - Theoretical
Vascular Leg Wound Pathophysiology, Treatment And Care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pathophysiology Of Diabetic Foot
Week 12 - Theoretical
Burns and their care
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dressing (Purpose Kinds) Dressing Application
Week 14 - Theoretical
Training Will Be Given To Patients And Caregivers For Wound Care
Week 15 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152260
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination210224
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026