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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2241041 | Midwifery Management of High-Risk Pregnancies | 2025 | Spring | 4 | 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 | Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Hediye KARAKOÇ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
To develop students'theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in antenatal care and the management of high-risk conditions during pregnancy through both classroom teaching and hospital-based clinical practice.
Objectives of the Course
To equip students with the knowledge and skills to recognize high-risk conditions during pregnancy, facilitate early diagnosis, and contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 5 |
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 physiopathology of risky situations during pregnancy. | P.4.3 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows the follow-up steps regarding risky situations during pregnancy. | P.4.4 | 1 |
| O3 | It provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care specific to risky situations in pregnancy. | P.4.5 | 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 | Antenatal Care in High-Risk Pregnancies |
| 2 | First-Trimester Bleeding in Pregnancy (Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Molar Pregnancy) |
| 3 | Late Pregnancy Bleeding (Placenta Previa, Placental Abruption, Placenta Accreta Spectrum [Accreta, Increta, and Percreta], Coagulation Disorders, and Other Complications) |
| 4 | Common Disorders in Pregnancy: Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Multiple Pregnancy |
| 5 | Anemia and Thalassemia in Pregnancy |
| 6 | Rh Incompatibility and Heart Disease in Pregnancy |
| 7 | Diabetes in Pregnancy |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and Care in Pregnancy |
| 10 | Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and Preterm Labor |
| 11 | Teratogenic Infections and Pregnancy; Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Pregnancy |
| 12 | Post-Term Pregnancy |
| 13 | Maternal Age and Pregnancy (Adolescent Pregnancy and Advanced Maternal Age Pregnancy) |
| 14 | Assessment of Fetal Well-Being in High-Risk Pregnancies |
| 15 | Evidence-Based Practice in High-Risk Pregnancies |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Coşkun, A. (2008). Women's Health and Diseases Learning Guide for Nurses and Midwives. İstanbul Medical Bookstore, Istanbul. |
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 | 50 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| 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 | 48 | 48 |
| 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 | 48 | 48 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 166 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,53 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the physiopathology of risky situations during pregnancy. | - |
| O2 | Knows the follow-up steps regarding risky situations during pregnancy. | - |
| O3 | It provides holistic, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care specific to risky situations in pregnancy. | - |