Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Midwifery Master's Program With Thesis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83911111 | Midwifery History, Philosophy and Concepts | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | - |
| 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-126 | [email protected] | 7416 | Friday |
Course Content
It includes topics aimed at gaining awareness about the historical development of the midwifery profession, adopting the philosophy of midwifery care, explaining the concepts of human-environment-health-disease and midwifery, which are the basic concepts of midwifery, and the theories and models that define the relationships between the concepts, and gaining the ability to use them in care.
Objectives of the Course
It aims to gain awareness about the historical development of the midwifery profession, to adopt the philosophy of midwifery care, to explain the concepts of human-environment-health-disease and midwifery, which are the basic concepts of midwifery, and to explain the theories and models that define the relationships between the concepts, and to provide the ability to use them in care.
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 | Understand the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession and use them in the care process. | 5 |
| P2 | Can use theoretical and practical knowledge at the expert level, based on undergraduate qualifications in the field of midwifery, in the monitoring and care process. | 5 |
| P10 | Has awareness of the historical development, definition, universal and social effects and legal consequences of the midwifery profession at national and international levels. | 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 concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Able to understand the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession and use them in the care process. | P.1.2 | 1 |
| O3 | Knows the historical process of midwifery profession in the world. | P.10.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Knows the historical process of midwifery profession in Turkish history. | P.10.2 | 1 |
| O5 | Knows the definition of midwifery profession and its effects on universal and social dimensions. | P.10.3 | 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 | Meeting, presentation of the semester course execution plan |
| 2 | Midwifery Practices in Antiquity; Birth in the Context of Midwives and Witch Hunts in Medieval Europe |
| 3 | Women's Health and Midwifery Knowledge in Islamic Civilization The Medicalization of Childbirth: A Historical Turning Point The Emergence of Modern Midwifery Education and the Professionalization Process The Evolution of Legislation Related to Midwifery in Turkey |
| 4 | Analysis of the Concept of "Health"from a Midwifery Perspective (Biomedical vs. holistic understanding of health) Critical Analysis of the Concepts of "Risk"and "Normal Birth"(Risk discourse, intervention culture) |
| 5 | The Cultural and Philosophical Dimension of the Concept of "Mother"(Social roles, ideology of motherhood) Philosophy of Midwifery: Understanding Humanity, Women, and Birth (Holistic approach, conception of humanity, philosophy of care) |
| 6 | The Philosophical Dimension of the Concept of Care (Care ethics, relationality, responsibility) Caring Theory – Jean Watson Philosophical Comparison of the Medical Model and the Midwifery Model Philosophical Foundations of Woman-Centered Care Continuous care model led by midwives |
| 7 | Transcultural care model Spiritual care model Preconception care model |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, Daily Life Activities Theory, Gordon's Functional Life Patterns Theory |
| 10 | Self-Care Deficit Theory Transition Theory – Afaf Meleis |
| 11 | Maternal Role Attainment |
| 12 | Ethical Principles and Values in Midwifery (Autonomy, beneficence, justice, non-maleficence) - Women's Rights and Human Rights-Based Approach to Birth (Birth rights, non-violent care) |
| 13 | Evidence-Based Midwifery: Philosophical and Ethical Dimensions (Types of knowledge, decision-making processes) |
| 14 | The Relationship Between Technology, Medicalization, and Birth (CTG, ultrasound, artificial intelligence, ethical boundaries) |
| 15 | Paradigm Shift in Midwifery Today and Future Perspectives (Human rights-based birth, digitalization, new roles) |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Dolgun, G., Ozkan, H. (2022). Basics of Midwifery Textbook for Students. (1st Edition). Nobel Medicine Bookstores: Istanbul. |
| Dolgun, G., Ozkan, H. (2022). Basics of Midwifery Textbook for Students. (1st Edition). Nobel Medicine Bookstores: Istanbul. | |
| Beyinli, G. Elleri Tılsımlı Modern Türkiye'de Ebelik. Alfa Yayınları. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 2 | 20 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 2 | 28 | 56 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 224 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,47 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Knows the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Able to understand the concepts, theories and models related to the midwifery profession and use them in the care process. | 5 | - |
| O3 | Knows the historical process of midwifery profession in the world. | - | 5 |
| O4 | Knows the historical process of midwifery profession in Turkish history. | - | 5 |
| O5 | Knows the definition of midwifery profession and its effects on universal and social dimensions. | - | 5 |