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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
02281071 Cancer Awareness 4 Spring 8 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) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
It includes topics related to ways to prevent cancer.
Objectives of the Course
It aims to provide information about cancer prevention methods and early diagnosis-screening approaches.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
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. 5
P10 It monitors, develops and uses the developments in science and technology necessary for midwifery practices. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Scans and reports on scientific developments on issues related to midwifery science. P.10.1 3
O2 Knows sufficient information, training and consultancy services regarding cancer and cancer patient care. P.9.16 1,3
** 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 Definition of cancer, its history, epidemiology in our country and in the world
2 Carcinogenesis and classification in cancer
3 Risk factors, prevention and screening strategies in cancers
4 Current diagnosis and treatment approaches in cancer patients, evidence-based practices, midwifery care
5 Cryopreservation in cancer patients
6 Psychosocial care needs of patients with cancer and their families
7 Midterm exam
8 Sexual dysfunctions in cancer patients and treatment approach
9 Palliative care in cancer
10 Complementary and alternative therapies used in cancer patients
11 Occupational risks for midwives in oncology
12 Pregnancy and cancers
13 An overview
Textbook or Material
Resources Baysal, A. (2020). Let's get to know cancer. Nobel Bookstore, Ankara.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework 2 15 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
Total 85 (%)
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 24 24
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 24 24
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 152
Total Work Load / 30 5,07
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P9 P10
O1 Knows sufficient information, training and consultancy services regarding cancer and cancer patient care. 5 -
O2 Scans and reports on scientific developments on issues related to midwifery science. - 5