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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Health Sciences
Programme of Midwifery
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02261059 Midwifery Specific Pharmacology 3 Spring 6 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) Asst. Prof. Elif GÜLBAHÇE MUTLU
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Farmakolojiye giriş; farmasötik şekiller ve ilaç uygulama yolları; farmakokinetik ve farmakodinamik; ilaç yan etkisi ve zehirlenmeler, ilaç bağımlılığı; kanser kemoterapisi, aşılar; antibiyotikler, enfeksiyonlar ve antibiyotik kullanımı bebek ve çocuklarda ilaç kullanımı
Objectives of the Course
To learn the principles of effective and correct use of drugs in midwifery practices, to be informed about the effects, side effects, doses, indications, contraindications, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs. and to learn the properties of drugs used in the treatment of different system diseases.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
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
P1 Can use theoretical and applied knowledge in basic sciences and midwifery-related fields for culturally appropriate care for the needs of women, newborns, families and society. 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 drug administration routes, absorption, distribution, metabolism and action mechanisms. P.1.14 1
O2 Knows general drug groups and their side effects. P.1.15 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 Introduction to pharmacology, pharmaceutical forms and drug administration routes
2 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, drug side effects and intoxications, drug addiction
3 Cancer chemotherapy, vaccines, antibiotic (antihelmintic, antiprotozoal, antiviral, antimalarial, antifungal drugs and sulfonamides), ınfections and antibiotic use
4 Rational drug use
5 Drugs used in blood, cardiovascular system diseases
6 Drugs used in endocrine system diseases
7 Drugs used in respiratory system diseases
8 Midterm
9 Drugs used in musculoskeletal-joint system diseases
10 Drugs used in gastrointestinal system diseases
11 Medication use in infants and children
12 Drugs used in reproductive system diseases
13 Drug use in pregnancy and lactation
14 Drugsused in the process and ınduction of trauma
Textbook or Material
Resources Akın, D., Ketenci, S. (2021). Pharmacology for Health Sciences. Academician Bookstore: Ankara.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework 2 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 2 28
Midterms 1 16 16
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 2 24 48
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 16 16
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 136
Total Work Load / 30 4,53
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1
O1 Knows drug administration routes, absorption, distribution, metabolism and action mechanisms. 3
O2 Knows general drug groups and their side effects. 3