Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geriatric Nursing
Course Code: HEM454
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The elder of the features of recognizing the proper care of the ability of information and to develop the skill.

Course Content

The process of aging, age-related emerging issues, and it is related to solving problems of theoretical knowledge and the older the individual, the maintenance of the principles of the assessment is aimed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Gerontology and geriatrics concepts knows
2.The elderly physiological changes in definitions
3. In the elderly with chronic diseases comprehend
4.The elderly nutrition and nervous system problems definitions
5.In the elderly, neurological, psychological and spiritual problems definitions
6.Elderly home care, and hospital care principles comprehend
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
2.Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Old age is the identification and investigation of the properties of the elderly
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 2 - Theoretical
In older Individuals, the physiological changes
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 3 - Theoretical
The elderly with chronic diseases:COPD,heart rate,HT, Diabetes, OA
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 4 - Theoretical
The elderly with chronic diseases:COPD,heart rate,HT, Diabetes, OA
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Elderly Nutrition Problems
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 6 - Theoretical
Geriatric Emergencies
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 7 - Theoretical
In the elderly, Excretory and Digestive System Problems
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 8 - Theoretical
Alzheimer's, Dementia and Depression in Elderly Approach
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Drug Use In The Elderly
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Old intensive care patient approach
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Elderly Home Care
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 13 - Theoretical
The elderly individual to discharge planning
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 14 - Theoretical
For the elderly, the recommended health screenings
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 15 - Theoretical
geriatric case presentation
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006
Week 16 - Preparation Work
Arıoğul S. Geriatri ve Gerontoloji, Ankara: MN Medikal and Nobel Kitap, 2006 Johnson M.L., The Cambridge handbook of age and ageing, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1235
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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
PÇ-16
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
OÇ-6
4
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