Information Package / Course Catalogue
Infertility Nursing
Course Code: HF376
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

This course aims to provide nursing students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge about infertility and to gain knowledge and skills about the roles and responsibilities of nurses in the diagnosis and treatment process.

Course Content

This course covers the knowledge and skills related to diagnosis, evaluation and treatment methods of infertile couples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Res. Assist. Belma TOPTAŞ ACAR
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the basic concepts, causes and risk factors of infertility
2.To be able to evaluate infertile couples
3.To be able to explain the methods applied in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility
4.To learn evidence-based practices in infertility nursing
5.To be able to explain assisted reproductive techniques
6.To be able to explain the practices that support success in having children
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Beji, N.K.(2017). Women's Health and Diseases for Nurses and Midwives. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul
2.Demirci, N., Beji, N.K. (2009). Infertility Nursing Handbook. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. İstanbul.
3.Taşkın L. (2021). Obstetrics and Women's Health Nursing. Akademisyen Tıp Kitabevi, Ankara
4.Toktay, E. (2022). Infertility in Basic and Clinical Aspects. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
5.Yılmaz DV, Emül TG. 2021. Infertility Nursing. Akademisyen Kitabevi. Ankara.
6.Sözbir Ş. (2023) Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Treatments from a Nursing Perspective. Istanbul Medical Bookstores
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting, introduction of the course, sharing the aims and objectives, expectations of the students from the course/Basic concepts of infertility,
Week 2 - Theoretical
its causes and risk factors, Infertility in the world and in Turkey
Week 3 - Theoretical
Anatomy and physiology of the female and male reproductive system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reproductive physiology/conception of pregnancy, fertility conditions
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evaluation of infertile couples and the role of the nurse
Week 6 - Theoretical
Methods used in the diagnosis of infertility
Week 7 - Theoretical
Methods used in the treatment of infertility
Week 8 - Theoretical
Methods used in the treatment of infertility (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Psychological effects of infertility on couples and the role of the nurse (Evaluation of the midterm exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Evidence-based practices in infertility nursing
Week 11 - Theoretical
Assisted reproductive techniques and the role of the nurse
Week 12 - Theoretical
Applications that support success in having children
Week 13 - Theoretical
Students presenting the results of the study on infertility
Week 14 - Theoretical
Students presenting the results of the study on infertility
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026