Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Basic Concepts and Theories in Midwifery-I
Course Code: EBE523
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

to teach and develop skills of The conceptual basis of midwifery, the interaction of concepts, theories, and information about midwifery and midwifery philosophy to transfer this information to midwifery practice

Course Content

Concepts and theories of Midwifery

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Zekiye KARAÇAM
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define the basic concepts and the associated sub-concepts of midwifery
2.To be able to describe the interaction between the basic concepts of midwifery
3.To be able to express the philosophy of midwifery
4.To be able to describe the importance of theories of Midwifery
5.To be able to establish a relationship between the theory and the basic concepts of midwifery
6.To be able to illustrate theories of Midwifery by classifying
7.to be able to use a theory for midwifery care plan
8.To be able to use theories of midwifery by taking advantage of the application of midwifery care
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bankows J., Amy E., Hearve W. The John Hopkins Mamal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2. Edition, Lippincot Williams&Wilkins, 2002.
2.Dunkley J. Health Promotion in Midwifery Practice, A Resource For Healh Professionals, Boillieve Tindall, 1. Edition. Pheladelpia, 2000.
3.Marland H., Rafferty M.A. Midwives, Society and Childbirth, Mosby Campany, 2000.
4.Vaerney H., Kriebs J.M., Geger C.L. Varney’s Midwifery, Mosby Campany, Fourth Edition, 2004.
5.Young E.Q., Szmania M. Women’s Health, A Primary Care Clinacal Guide, Mosby Campany, London. 2004.
6.Wheeler L. Nurse-Midwifery Handbook, A Practical Guide to Prenatal and Postpartum Care, Mosby Campany, 2 nd Edition. 2002.
7.Wickham S. Midwifery Best Practice, Book for Midwifes, Mosby Campany, 1. Edition. 2003
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Check the concepts of Midwifery
Week 2 - Theoretical
Check the concepts of Midwifery
Week 3 - Theoretical
Check the concepts of Midwifery
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and sub-concepts related to midwifery
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic concepts and sub-concepts related to midwifery
Week 6 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Midwifery
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy of Midwifery
Week 8 - Theoretical
Introduction to Theories of midwifery
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to Theories of midwifery
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction to Theories of midwifery
Week 11 - Theoretical
Selected Theories of Midwifery
Week 12 - Theoretical
Selected Theories of Midwifery
Week 13 - Theoretical
Selected Theories of Midwifery
Week 14 - Theoretical
Selected Theories of Midwifery
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment44640
Term Project1112
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
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2026