Midwifery
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02210001 | Midwifery History, Philosophy and Basic Concepts | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
This course covers the historical development of the midwifery profession, its place at national and international levels, the philosophical foundations of the profession, its ethical principles, and fundamental concepts. Students will examine the transformation of the midwifery profession from past to present, its role in cultural and social contexts, and the meaning of concepts such as health-illness and normal-risk in professional practice. Furthermore, the course aims to support students' professional identity development by addressing professionalism, leadership, modern approaches, technology use, and future perspectives in midwifery.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the historical development of the midwifery profession, its philosophical foundations, and the fundamental concepts specific to the profession. Students will recognise the universal and national dimensions of the midwifery profession, understand its ethical principles and professional roles, and evaluate its importance in a social and cultural context. Furthermore, the course aims to establish a solid foundation for students' future professional practice by supporting their critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and professional identity development skills.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields related to basic sciences and midwifery science for the basis of culturally appropriate care for the needs of women, newborns, family and society. | 5 |
| P2 | Has the ability to identify, define, interpret, formulate and solve the process, case, problems in the field and in this direction, selects and applies appropriate midwifery interventions for the maintenance and improvement of health. | 5 |
| P8 | Knows and implements legal rights and responsibilities with professional ethical awareness. | 5 |
| P13 | Has awareness of the historical development, definition, universal and social effects and legal consequences of the midwifery profession at national and international levels. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Knows the basic concepts of midwifery. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows the philosophy of midwifery care. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Knows her legal rights and responsibilities in accordance with the legislation. | P.8.12 | 1 |
| O4 | Knows the history of midwifery. | P.13.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction and Expectations: Course objectives, learning goals, assessment criteria |
| 2 | The Historical Development of Midwifery – Worldwide: Midwifery from ancient times to the present day |
| 3 | The Historical Development of Midwifery – In Turkey: Midwifery from the Seljuk Empire to the Republic |
| 4 | Midwifery Philosophy: Understanding of human beings, the body, birth and health in midwifery |
| 5 | Ethical Values and Patient Rights |
| 6 | Roles and Responsibilities in Midwifery |
| 7 | Laws, Regulations and Guidelines in Midwifery |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Midwifery Care Models, Current Approaches in Modern Midwifery: Evidence-based midwifery, WHO recommendations |
| 10 | Midwifery and Technology: Digital health, tele-midwifery, birth simulations |
| 11 | Culture and Midwifery: Birth and Birth Rituals in Different Cultures |
| 12 | Perceptions of Midwifery and Communication in Society: The image of midwives in the media, public expectations |
| 13 | Professionalism and Leadership in Midwifery: Professional identity, leadership roles |
| 14 | Future Perspectives in Midwifery: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, migration and midwifery |
| 15 | Overall Assessment and Final Project Presentations: Group projects: ‘Midwifery Philosophy and Its Encounter with Art'(video, podcast, digital exhibition, drama, poster) |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Dolgun, G., Ozkan, H. (2022). Basics of Midwifery Textbook for Students. (1st Edition). Nobel Medicine Bookstores: Istanbul. |
| Sarı., N. (2021). Türkiye'de Ebeliğin Tarihi Gelişimi. Biruni Sağlık ve Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, (7), 81-93. | |
| Mumcu, N., & Uzun, B. (2020). Geçmişten Günümüze Ebelik Eğitimi. Sağlık Akademisyenleri Dergisi, 7(3), 217-222. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 2 | 40 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 32 | 64 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 174 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P8 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the basic concepts of midwifery. | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Knows the philosophy of midwifery care. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Knows her legal rights and responsibilities in accordance with the legislation. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Knows the history of midwifery. | - | - | - | - |