Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7HEM405Public Health Nursing4+8+081015.11.2024

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program NURSERY
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course In this course, you have learned the concepts and principles of Public Health Nursing (HSH), understood the basic philosophy of HSH, learned their duties, authorities and responsibilities, learned the areas in which they took part (workplace, school, home care) and the knowledge and skills of providing care in line with the nursing process. It is aimed to train nurses who have gained success.
Course Content Course content consists of introducing the roles and functions of public health nursing in line with the basic concepts of individual, family and community groups. In addition, the health care system and health policies focus on protecting and improving the health of special groups (children, disabled people, elderly people, workers, etc.) in line with the current problems of the country.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Tuğba Özdemir
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) Yes

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources lecture notes
Course Notes Course notes will be given weekly, updated.

Course Category
Health %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Practice 14 8 112
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 10 249

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To understand the basic concept, theory and philosophy of Public Health Nursing,
2 To understand the duties, powers and responsibilities of Public Health Nursing
3 Ability to provide care for the individual, family and society at all protection levels in line with the nursing process
4 Being able to recognize the individual, family and society where they live, be aware of their priority health care needs and take measures to reduce health risks
5 To be able to communicate with non-governmental organizations, local resources and multidisciplinary teams to protect and improve the health of individuals, families and communities.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course Objective and Goal of the Course
2 Evolution of Public Health Nursing and History of Public Health Nursing Organization of Health Services in Turkey and in the World
3 Population and Health Registration Systems Used in Primary Health Care Services
4 Community Diagnosis Early Diagnosis and Screening-Risk Identification
5 Family Health Nursing, Home visits, Pregnant-postpartum and child follow-up at home Social Services in Our Country
6 Management of Chronic Diseases in the Community Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Approach
7 Environmental Health Infection Control in the Community - The role and functions of the Public Health Nurse in Infectious Diseases
8 Elderly Health-Role and Responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse in Old Age Home Care
9 School Health Nursing-Role and Responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse in School Health Community Nutrition and Public Health Nursing
10 Occupational Health Nursing-Role and Responsibilities of the Public Health Nurse in Occupational Health and Safety
11 Role and Responsibilities of Public Health Nurse in Vulnerable Groups in Society-Vulnerable Groups in Society-Risk Groups in Society Substance Abuse
12 Community Mental Health Nursing
13 Nursing in Unusual Situations
14 Community Empowerment Course Evaluation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

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