Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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SEMRA & VEFA KÜÇÜK HEATLH FACULTY / HEM 211 - NURSING

Code: HEM 211 Course Title: NURSING AND FIRST AID IN DISASTERS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department NURSING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GÜLDEN KÜÇÜKAKÇA (guldenkucukakca@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to gain knowledge and skills about the precautions to be taken on time and in place in order to save the lives of the injured individuals, to prevent or limit their disability, in a life-threatening situation or any accident, by using first aid methods.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Will be able to explain the main concepts and principles PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-2 Will be able to explain the priority status of first aid PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-3 Will be able to define first aid practices PO-8 With the awareness of social responsibility, it organizes activities that will contribute to the development of the society, and takes part in the decision-making processes.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-4 Will be able to correctly apply first aid practices PO-3 Knows professional ethical and legal values and gives service in line with these values.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-5 Evaluating the crime scene or injured person in case of an injury or life-threatening case PO-2 Based on scientific foundations, it conducts and publishes research for the solution of health problems and professional development.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-6 Determine the first aid implications to the injured person in case of an injury or life-threatening case PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-7 Patch the injured person up using the first aid methods in case of an injury or life-threatening case PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-12 Coordinates the necessary nursing services to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
PO-13 It uses critical thinking and problem solving skills to protect and improve the health of the individual/family/community and to help them regain their health.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
LO-8 The students will do mentoring on the subjects related to accident prevention and first aid PO-1 Uses the knowledge, skills and attitude gained while giving care in cases ranging from birth to death, from health to illness, in line with professional professional criteria.
PO-6 Uses effective communication skills.
PO-9 Provides education and counseling for the individual, family and community health care initiatives.
Examination
Laboratory Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers the first and correct emergency aid methods to be applied to the injured in any accident or disaster situation.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction of the course Introduction of the curriculum and resources Lecture, Discussion, practice
2 First Aid Definition, objectives, materials and the use of first aid bag The evaluation of patients Communication and psychological approach to the patient and his family in case of emergency Lecture, Discussion, practice
3 First aid in respiration and cardiac arrest First aid in airway obstructions Lecture, Discussion, practice
4 First aid in bleeding and shock Lecture, Discussion, practice
5 First aid for fractures, dislocations and sprains Lecture, Discussion, practice
6 First aid for injuries Lecture, Discussion, practice
7 First aid for injuries Lecture, Discussion, practice
8 mid-term exam
9 First aid in environmental accidents Lecture, Discussion, practice
10 First aid in dangerous water-related situations Lecture, Discussion
11 First aid in poisoning Lecture, Discussion, practice
12 First aid in cases of foreign body escape and medical treatment Lecture, Discussion, practice
13 First aid in natural disasters Lecture, Discussion, practice
14 Organization and civil defense in first aid Lecture, Discussion
15 Patient transport and triage Lecture, Discussion, practice
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Özel,G., Özcan C. (2016). Üniversiteler, Hemşirelik Fakülteleri ve SHMYO'ları için İlk Yardım, 1. Baskı, Güneş Kitabevi, Ankara
2 Erden, S. (2021). Sağlık Bilimlerinde İlk Yardım ve Uygulamaları. Nobel Kitapevi, 1. Baskı
Required Course instruments and materials
Computers, video projectors, mock-ups on the subject, splints, video presentations on this topic, sound system, camera system, first aid kit supplies

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam 12 2 10
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 15 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 1 1 1
Own study for mid-term exam 1 1 1
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 1 2
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90