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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02231027 | Midwifery and Art | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+0+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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 | B-126 | [email protected] | 7416 |
Course Content
The course focuses on basic midwifery practices and is designed to be application-oriented. The content covers the assessment of maternal vital signs, normal birthing positions, perineal massage, indications and techniques for episiotomy, placenta management, newborn care, and interventions for complications during birth. Students reinforce their skills through practical application in model and simulation environments, gaining experience in clinical decision-making, ethics, and teamwork through case discussions and role-playing. The course provides comprehensive performance assessment through midterm and final practical examinations.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to ensure that students gain the competence to apply the fundamental midwifery skills commonly used during the birth process in a safe, effective, and evidence-based manner. Students will develop their clinical skills and enhance professional practice safety by learning fundamental procedures such as episiotomy, perineal massage, placenta management, assessment of maternal vital signs, and newborn care. The course also aims to strengthen students' problem-solving, clinical decision-making, and teamwork competencies.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P9 | She develops herself in accordance with her interests and competencies. | 3 |
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 importance of spiritual care in midwifery care practices. | P.9.11 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows how to use spiritual skills in midwifery care practices. | P.9.12 | 6 |
| O3 | She knows how to discover her personal competencies. | P.9.17 | 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. Introduction: The Intersection of Midwifery and Art. |
| 2 | The Concept of Independent Practice in Midwifery |
| 3 | The Art and Rituals of Pregnancy and Birth |
| 4 | EFM Interpretation |
| 5 | The Art of Touch and Massage |
| 6 | Supportive Applications with Music and Rhythm |
| 7 | Perineal massage and episiotomy |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Breath, Meditation and Artistic Expression |
| 10 | Visual Arts and Birth Imagery |
| 11 | Dance and Movement Art |
| 12 | Birthing Space Design: Art and Comfort |
| 13 | Storytelling and Birth Stories |
| 14 | Art-Based Psychosocial Support |
| 15 | Evaluation of the Outcomes of Midwifery Practices |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Chatzoudas, C. M. (2021). Sanat ve deneyim bağlamında resimde annelik temasına bakış: jenny saville. Uluslararası İnsan ve Sanat Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6(1), 55- 68. Jackson, D., & Sullivan, J. R. (1999). Integrating the creative arts into a midwifery curriculum: a teaching innovation report. Nurse Education Today, 19(7), 527532. Marland, H. (Ed.). (1993). The art of midwifery: early modern midwives in Europe. Psychology Press. |
| Jackson, D., & Sullivan, J. R. (1999). Integrating the creative arts into a midwifery curriculum: a teaching innovation report. Nurse Education Today, 19(7), 527532. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| 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 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| 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: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P9 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the importance of spiritual care in midwifery care practices. | 3 |
| O2 | Knows how to use spiritual skills in midwifery care practices. | 3 |
| O3 | She knows how to discover her personal competencies. | 3 |