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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Medical School
Programme of Faculty of Medicine
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
INT605 Cardiology 6 Autumn 11 0+0+0 5 5
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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Asst. Prof. Bahriye HORASANLI
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Bahriye HORASANLI
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Introduction to Cardiology, Cardiovascular Symptoms, Cardiovascular Physical Examination, ECG, Cardiovascular Diagnostic Methods, Chronic Heart Failure, Acute Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema and Shock, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Primary, Secondary Prevention and Stable Coronary Artery Disease, Supraventricular Arrhythmias and Af, A Syndromes, Ventricular Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pericarditis. Tamponad and Myocarditis, Valve Diseases, Hypertension and Hypertensive Emergencies, Adult Congenital Heart Diseases, Syncope, Cardiomyopathies, Aortic and Peripheral Artery Diseases
Objectives of the Course
A graduate physician should know the approach to the patient with a cardiovascular system problem, He should be able to take anamnesis and physical examination and interpret the results by requesting appropriate tests, Appropriate referral of the patient when necessary, knowing the methods of prevention from cardiovascular system diseases, distinguishing emergencies from cardiovascular diseases, It is aimed to provide the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to be able to perform the intervention and refer him to an appropriate center.
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
P1 Has basic and clinical medical knowledge. 5
P2 Has the professional skills required for diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment. 5
P3 Knows and applies the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health. 5
P4 Assumes responsibility for lifelong learning and makes self-assessment. 5
P5 Work effectively individually and as a team. 5
P6 Uses information technologies effectively, especially the current tools required in the field of medicine. 5
P7 Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. 3
P8 Acts in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations. 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 anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. P.1.1 7
O2 Has a command of current medical terminology. P.1.2 7
O3 Knows anamnesis, physical examination and clinical approach to the patient within the framework of good medical practice and evidence-based medicine principles. P.1.3 7
O4 Apply basic medical skills such as blood pressure measurement, blood collection, injection and evaluate them critically. P.1.4 7
O5 Describe and evaluate etiopathogenesis, symptoms and basic clinic of diseases. P.1.5 7
O6 Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. P.1.6 7
O7 Knows appropriate pharmacologic, physical and psychosocial treatment methods. P.1.7 7
O8 Can choose current and reliable diagnostic methods appropriate for the disease. P.2.1 7
O9 Knows the general principles of diagnosis and treatment, can choose pharmacological, physical and psychosocial treatment methods appropriate to the disease with evidence-based methods. P.2.2 7
O10 Provides first aid and basic life support in cases requiring emergency intervention and plans the next process. P.2.3 7
O11 Apply the steps of clinical decision making. P.2.4 7
O12 Observes the universal principle of medical ethics, the principle of "first do no harm", while practicing his/her duty. P.2.5 7
O13 Practice their profession selflessly, taking into account good medical practices and professional responsibilities. P.2.6 7
O14 Adopts that the primary duty of the physician is to protect human life and health by taking preventive measures against diseases. P.3.1 7
O15 Provides effective guidance to patients and their families and other health professionals by using the competencies they have. P.3.2 7
O16 Knows the effects of health systems, policies and practices on individual and community health. P.3.3 7
O17 Contributes to the sharing, implementation and development of accurate information. P.3.4 7
O18 Takes into account the health needs of the health risk groups of the society. P.3.5 7
O19 Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety issues and applies them. P.3.6 7
O20 Applies current knowledge, skills and behaviors required by patient management in accordance with the understanding of contemporary medicine. P.4.1 7
O21 Understands the importance of lifelong and self-learning. P.4.2 7
O22 Learns independently in the light of scientific evidence without being influenced. P.4.3 7
O23 Recognize their deficiencies in terms of medical skills and knowledge and overcome them with up-to-date information. P.4.4 7
O24 Reflects newly learned and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes to medical practice. P.4.5 7
O25 Evaluate basic and clinical knowledge from a holistic perspective. P.5.1 7
O26 Manage the working process, career and development. P.5.2 7
O27 Contribute effectively and appropriately to the health team. P.5.3 7
O28 Maintain a team approach with the people and relatives to whom health care is provided. P.5.4 7
O29 Can be entrepreneurial and collaborative with disciplines outside the field of health. P.5.5 7
O30 Can take responsibility individually and as a team to solve unforeseen problems encountered in the field. P.5.6 7
O31 Uses computer and multimedia educational tools at the level required by the health field. P.6.1 7
O32 Shares professional opinions, experiences and evaluations by using communication tools and information technologies. P.6.2 7
O33 Utilizes medical information and communication technologies. P.6.3 7
O34 Continuously renew himself/herself in the light of developments in science and technology. P.6.4 7
O35 Uses appropriate and effective communication methods against patients, relatives, colleagues and other health personnel. P.7.1 7
O36 Has the ability to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field of health and to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and verbally. P.7.1 7
O37 Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. P.7.3 7
O38 Approach patients and their relatives regardless of age, illness or disability, belief, ethnicity, gender, location, and recognize this as an ethical obligation. P.8.1 7
O39 Keep accurate and reliable records, collect data, analyze and interpret epidemic, clinical and laboratory data and act in accordance with ethical principles in sharing the results. P.8.2 7
O40 Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession. P.8.3 7
O41 They are aware of their legal responsibilities and rights towards their colleagues, patients and institutions. P.8.4 7
O42 To be honest, responsible and respectful towards colleagues and patients. P.8.5 7
** 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 Clinical Internship
Textbook or Material
Resources Instructors' lecture notes
"Bedside" Cardiology
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice 1 100 (%)
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 30 1 30
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 30 2 60
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 50 1 50
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 140
Total Work Load / 30 4,67
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
O1 Knows the anatomical, histological, physiological and biochemical properties of the systems that make up the body and can apply basic experimental studies. 5 - - - - - - -
O2 Has a command of current medical terminology. 5 - - - - - - -
O3 Knows anamnesis, physical examination and clinical approach to the patient within the framework of good medical practice and evidence-based medicine principles. 5 - - - - - - -
O4 Apply basic medical skills such as blood pressure measurement, blood collection, injection and evaluate them critically. 5 - - - - - - -
O5 Describe and evaluate etiopathogenesis, symptoms and basic clinic of diseases. 5 - - - - - - -
O6 Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases. 5 - - - - - - -
O7 Knows appropriate pharmacologic, physical and psychosocial treatment methods. 5 - - - - - - -
O8 Can choose current and reliable diagnostic methods appropriate for the disease. - 5 - - - - - -
O9 Knows the general principles of diagnosis and treatment, can choose pharmacological, physical and psychosocial treatment methods appropriate to the disease with evidence-based methods. - 5 - - - - - -
O10 Provides first aid and basic life support in cases requiring emergency intervention and plans the next process. - 5 - - - - - -
O11 Apply the steps of clinical decision making. - 5 - - - - - -
O12 Observes the universal principle of medical ethics, the principle of "first do no harm", while practicing his/her duty. - 5 - - - - - -
O13 Practice their profession selflessly, taking into account good medical practices and professional responsibilities. - 5 - - - - - -
O14 Adopts that the primary duty of the physician is to protect human life and health by taking preventive measures against diseases. - - 5 - - - - -
O15 Provides effective guidance to patients and their families and other health professionals by using the competencies they have. - - 5 - - - - -
O16 Knows the effects of health systems, policies and practices on individual and community health. - - 5 - - - - -
O17 Contributes to the sharing, implementation and development of accurate information. - - 5 - - - - -
O18 Takes into account the health needs of the health risk groups of the society. - - 5 - - - - -
O19 Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety issues and applies them. - - 5 - - - - -
O20 Applies current knowledge, skills and behaviors required by patient management in accordance with the understanding of contemporary medicine. - - - 5 - - - -
O21 Understands the importance of lifelong and self-learning. - - - 5 - - - -
O22 Learns independently in the light of scientific evidence without being influenced. - - - 5 - - - -
O23 Recognize their deficiencies in terms of medical skills and knowledge and overcome them with up-to-date information. - - - 5 - - - -
O24 Reflects newly learned and developed knowledge, skills and attitudes to medical practice. - - - 5 - - - -
O25 Evaluate basic and clinical knowledge from a holistic perspective. - - - - 5 - - -
O26 Manage the working process, career and development. - - - - 5 - - -
O27 Contribute effectively and appropriately to the health team. - - - - 5 - - -
O28 Maintain a team approach with the people and relatives to whom health care is provided. - - - - 5 - - -
O29 Can be entrepreneurial and collaborative with disciplines outside the field of health. - - - - 5 - - -
O30 Can take responsibility individually and as a team to solve unforeseen problems encountered in the field. - - - - 5 - - -
O31 Uses computer and multimedia educational tools at the level required by the health field. - - - - - 5 - -
O32 Shares professional opinions, experiences and evaluations by using communication tools and information technologies. - - - - - 5 - -
O33 Utilizes medical information and communication technologies. - - - - - 5 - -
O34 Continuously renew himself/herself in the light of developments in science and technology. - - - - - 5 - -
O35 Uses appropriate and effective communication methods against patients, relatives, colleagues and other health personnel. - - - - - - 5 -
O36 Has the ability to inform the relevant people and institutions about the issues related to the field of health and to convey his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and verbally. - - - - - - 5 -
O37 Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine. - - - - - - 5 -
O38 Approach patients and their relatives regardless of age, illness or disability, belief, ethnicity, gender, location, and recognize this as an ethical obligation. - - - - - - - 5
O39 Keep accurate and reliable records, collect data, analyze and interpret epidemic, clinical and laboratory data and act in accordance with ethical principles in sharing the results. - - - - - - - 5
O40 Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession. - - - - - - - 5
O41 They are aware of their legal responsibilities and rights towards their colleagues, patients and institutions. - - - - - - - 5
O42 To be honest, responsible and respectful towards colleagues and patients. - - - - - - - 5