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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02270021 | Mental Health | 3 | Spring | 6 | 2+0+0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Sunuş yoluyla öğretim stratejisi |
| 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
It includes basic concepts related to mental health and disorders, basic psychiatric disorders and midwifery approach, women's mental health and midwifery approach.
Objectives of the Course
It aims to gain knowledge, skills and awareness about the basic concepts of mental health and psychiatry, basic psychiatric disorders, women's mental health, pregnancy period and after pregnancy, father and newborn mental health, psychosocial midwifery approaches in unusual situations.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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. | 3 |
| P7 | Midwives provide holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care in accordance with national protocols on women's health and reproductive rights and in the case of termination or loss of 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 mental health and problems according to women's life stages. | P.1.27 | 1 |
| O2 | Provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care essential to women's health. | P.7.13 | 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 Mental Health and the Role of Midwifery |
| 2 | Communication, Therapeutic Relationship and Basic Counseling Skills |
| 3 | Stress, Coping, Crisis and Pregnancy |
| 4 | Mental Health During Pregnancy: Risk and Protective Factors |
| 5 | Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Perinatal Period |
| 6 | Mental Health in the Postpartum Period: Baby Blues, Depression, Psychosis |
| 7 | Psychiatric Emergencies: Suicide, Self-Harm, and Agitation |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Medication Use and Breastfeeding |
| 10 | Violence, Trauma, Loss and the Grief Process |
| 11 | Stigma, Rights, Ethics and Legal Dimension |
| 12 | Adolescent Pregnancy, Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion and Mental Health |
| 13 | Family, Father, and Social Support Systems |
| 14 | Midwife Mental Health: Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Self-Care |
| 15 | Holistic and Non-Pharmacological Approaches & Overall Assessment |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Çevik, A. (2019). Ebelere Yönelik Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları: Gebelik ve Lohusalık Dönemi. Akademisyen Kitabevi. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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: | 66 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 2 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows mental health and problems according to women's life stages. | 3 | - |
| O2 | Provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care essential to women's health. | - | 3 |
