Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : HB002 |
| 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 |
The aim is for students to acquire knowledge regarding respiratory system diseases and patient care, and to be able to appropriately perform care-related skills.
The course on respiratory system diseases and care aims to equip students with knowledge regarding respiratory system diseases and to enable them to develop care approaches for patients. It helps students accurately understand patient expectations and effectively apply their knowledge and skills in the field.
| 1. | Explains the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the respiratory system, as well as the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, and current treatment approaches for respiratory system diseases, based on scientific principles. |
| 2. | Conducts a physical assessment of the individual with respiratory system diseases; determines care needs by interpreting laboratory findings, blood gas analyses, and diagnostic data; and develops an evidence-based care plan. |
| 3. | Operates the equipment used in oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory physiotherapy, and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation in a safe and effective manner—adhering to patient safety principles—and manages the care process. |
| 4. | Plans and evaluates the home care needs of individuals with pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma, COPD, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory failure, in accordance with ethical and legal principles, a multidisciplinary team approach, and a quality-of-life perspective. |
| 5. | Develops solutions to encountered problems by incorporating skills—such as the prevention and early diagnosis of respiratory system diseases, patient and family education, infection control, communication, teamwork, monitoring scientific developments, and the use of technology—into professional practice. |
| 1. | Uçan, S., Durna, Z., Olgun, N., & Çevik Akyıl, R. (2018). Chest Diseases Nursing. Turkish Thoracic Society. |
| 2. | Birol, L., & Sütçü, H. (2020). Respiratory System Diseases and Nursing Care. In *Internal Medicine and Nursing Care*. Akdemir, N. (Ed.). Ankara: Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
| 3. | Uysal, H. (2021). Respiratory System Diseases and Nursing Care. In *Internal Medicine Nursing*. Enç, N. (Ed.). Istanbul: Nobel Medical Bookstores. |
| 4. | Ünsal Avdal, E. (2022). Internal Medicine Nursing: Algorithms and Clinical Decision-Making in the Treatment and Care of Chronic Diseases. Ankara: Hipokrat Publishing House. |
| 5. | Case reports |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %10 |
| Assignment Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %40 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 2 | 2 | 56 |
| Assignment Examination | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 72 | |||
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 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
OÇ-2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |