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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02251049 | Childbirth Preparation Class | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 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-128 | [email protected] | 7416 |
Course Content
Birth preparation methods include practices to be done during pregnancy, birth and postpartum period.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the philosophy and techniques of birth preparation.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Midwives provide holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care to society to promote healthy family life, planned pregnancies and positive parenting. | 3 |
| P4 | Provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care, including early detection of risks and referral or treatment of detected complications to maximise health during pregnancy. | 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 how to prepare a birth preparation training program. | P.3.19 | 1,6 |
| O2 | Knows the information and practices regarding the preparation of parents regarding pregnancy, birth and puerperium. | P.3.20 | 1,6 |
| O3 | Gebelik sürecini, gebe ve fetüs fizyolojisini bilir. | P.3.21 | 1,6 |
| O4 | Knows the exercises to be done in the antenatal period. | P.4.11 | 1,6 |
| ** 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 | Introduction, presentation of the semester course execution plan; birth preparation education |
| 2 | The most commonly used methods and philosophies in childbirth education |
| 3 | Legislation on childbirth preparation classes |
| 4 | Interactive education methods and techniques in childbirth preparation class trainings |
| 5 | Training tools and materials to be used in childbirth preparation trainings |
| 6 | Strengthening counselling skills; Creating a counselling programme |
| 7 | Physiology of pregnancy and birth, natural labour and perception of birth |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Creative drama; relaxation; music therapy |
| 10 | Acupressure; massage; acupuncture; reflexology |
| 11 | Hydrotherapy; aromatherapy; pilates |
| 12 | Birth positions and pushing; Practices that prevent the flow of labour |
| 13 | Organisation of the birth environment in accordance with birth physiology, privacy and holistic care |
| 14 | Current approaches in the postnatal period |
| 15 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gaskin, I. M. (2015). İna May's Guide to Childbirth Istanbul: Eight of Clubs. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 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 | 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 | P3 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows how to prepare a birth preparation training program. | - | - |
| O2 | Knows the information and practices regarding the preparation of parents regarding pregnancy, birth and puerperium. | 3 | - |
| O3 | Gebelik sürecini, gebe ve fetüs fizyolojisini bilir. | 3 | - |
| O4 | Knows the exercises to be done in the antenatal period. | - | - |