Faculty of Medicine

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
STAJ408	Clinical Pharmacology Internship Program	2025	Autumn	7	19+12+0	3	3

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. Esra ŞUMLU
Instructor(s)	Asst. Prof. Elif GÜLBAHÇE MUTLU
Instructor Assistant(s)	-

Course Content

General Principles of Rational Drug Use, General Principles of Clinical Pharmacology, General Principles of Antibiotic Use, Preparation for Group Work, Medications
Drug Use in Children, Preparation for Group Work, Selection of K-drugs in Antibiotic Therapy, Selection of K-drugs in Hypertension. -Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products and Drug Interactions, Preparation for Group Work, Selection of K-drugs in Antibiotic Therapy, Selection of K-drugs in Hypertension. - Selection of K-drugs, Group Work.

Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to instill in students the principles of rational drug use and to equip them with the skill of selecting the most appropriate medication for a specific patient and condition (Personalized Medication / P-Medication). The course aims to develop students'competence in monitoring the efficacy and safety of treatment, managing drug interactions and side effects, and preventing errors in prescribing and administering medications.

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.	4
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.	4
P6	Uses information technologies effectively, especially the current tools required in the field of medicine.	5
P7	Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.	5
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	1,2
O2	Has a command of current medical terminology.	P.1.2	1,2
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	1,2
O4	Apply basic medical skills such as blood pressure measurement, blood collection, injection and evaluate them critically.	P.1.4	1,2
O5	Describe and evaluate etiopathogenesis, symptoms and basic clinic of diseases.	P.1.5	1,2
O6	Know the biochemical and microbiological laboratory results, medical imaging and histopathological findings of diseases.	P.1.6	1,2
O7	Knows appropriate pharmacologic, physical and psychosocial treatment methods.	P.1.7	1,2
O8	Can choose current and reliable diagnostic methods appropriate for the disease.	P.2.1	1,2
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	1,2
O10	Provides first aid and basic life support in cases requiring emergency intervention and plans the next process.	P.2.3	1,2
O11	Apply the steps of clinical decision making.	P.2.4	1,2
O12	Observes the universal principle of medical ethics, the principle of "first do no harm", while practicing his/her duty.	P.2.5	1,2
O13	Practice their profession selflessly, taking into account good medical practices and professional responsibilities.	P.2.6	1,2
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	1,2
O15	Provides effective guidance to patients and their families and other health professionals by using the competencies they have.	P.3.2	1,2
O16	Knows the effects of health systems, policies and practices on individual and community health.	P.3.3	1,2
O17	Contributes to the sharing, implementation and development of accurate information.	P.3.4	1,2
O18	Takes into account the health needs of the health risk groups of the society.	P.3.5	1,2
O19	Has sufficient awareness of environmental protection and occupational safety issues and applies them.	P.3.6	1,2
O20	Applies current knowledge, skills and behaviors required by patient management in accordance with the understanding of contemporary medicine.	P.4.1	1,2
O21	Understands the importance of lifelong and self-learning.	P.4.2	1,2
O22	Learns independently in the light of scientific evidence without being influenced.	P.4.3	1,2
O23	Recognize their deficiencies in terms of medical skills and knowledge and overcome them with up-to-date information.	P.4.4	1,2
O24	Evaluate basic and clinical knowledge from a holistic perspective.	P.5.1	1,2
O25	Contribute effectively and appropriately to the health team.	P.5.3	1,2
O26	Maintain a team approach with the people and relatives to whom health care is provided.	P.5.4	1,2
O27	Can be entrepreneurial and collaborative with disciplines outside the field of health.	P.5.5	1,2
O28	Can take responsibility individually and as a team to solve unforeseen problems encountered in the field.	P.5.6	1,2
O29	Uses computer and multimedia educational tools at the level required by the health field.	P.6.1	1,2
O30	Utilizes medical information and communication technologies.	P.6.3	1,2
O31	Continuously renew himself/herself in the light of developments in science and technology.	P.6.4	1,2
O32	Uses appropriate and effective communication methods against patients, relatives, colleagues and other health personnel.	P.7.1	1,2
O33	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	1,2
O34	Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine.	P.7.3	1,2
O35	To be able to read, understand and critically evaluate current literature in a foreign language.	P.7.4	1,2
O36	To be able to establish effective oral and written communication with colleagues in national and international arena and to be able to share current information and developments in the field of health.	P.7.5	1,2
O37	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	1,2
O38	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	1,2
O39	Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession.	P.8.3	1,2
O40	They are aware of their legal responsibilities and rights towards their colleagues, patients and institutions.	P.8.4	1,2
O41	To be honest, responsible and respectful towards colleagues and patients.	P.8.5	1,2
** 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	General Principles of Rational Drug Use, General Principles in Clinical Pharmacology, General Principles in Antibiotic Use, Preparation for Group Work. -Medication
2	Childhood Medication Use, Preparation for Group Work, K-drug Selection in Antibiotic Treatment, K-drug Selection in Hypertension. -Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products and Drug Interactions, Preparation for Group Work, K-drug selection in antibiotic treatment, K-drug selection in hypertension. - K-drug selection, Group Work.

Textbook or Material

Resources

Basic and Clinical Pharmacology

Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Attendance	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Practice	-	-
Course Specific Internship (If Any)	1	60 (%)
Midterms	1	40 (%)
Final Exam	-	-
Total		100 (%)

ECTS / Working Load Table

	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time	19	1	19
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement)	25	2	50
Midterms	1	4	4
Quiz	0	0	0
Homework	0	0	0
Practice	12	1	12
Laboratory	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Workshop	0	0	0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation	5	1	5
Fieldwork	0	0	0
Final Exam	0	0	0
Other	0	0	0
Total Work Load:			90
Total Work Load / 30			3
Course ECTS Credits:			3

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.	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-
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	Evaluate basic and clinical knowledge from a holistic perspective.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
O25	Contribute effectively and appropriately to the health team.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
O26	Maintain a team approach with the people and relatives to whom health care is provided.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
O27	Can be entrepreneurial and collaborative with disciplines outside the field of health.	-	-	-	-	5	-	-	-
O28	Can take responsibility individually and as a team to solve unforeseen problems encountered in the field.	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	-
O29	Uses computer and multimedia educational tools at the level required by the health field.	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	-
O30	Utilizes medical information and communication technologies.	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	-
O31	Continuously renew himself/herself in the light of developments in science and technology.	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	-
O32	Uses appropriate and effective communication methods against patients, relatives, colleagues and other health personnel.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
O33	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	-
O34	Defines and uses appropriate terms in a foreign language in the field of medicine.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
O35	To be able to read, understand and critically evaluate current literature in a foreign language.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
O36	To be able to establish effective oral and written communication with colleagues in national and international arena and to be able to share current information and developments in the field of health.	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
O37	Approach patients and their relatives regardless of age, illness or disability, belief, ethnicity, gender, location, and recognize this as an ethical obligation.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
O38	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
O39	Adopts the universal conditions, laws, regulations and legislations required by the profession.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
O40	They are aware of their legal responsibilities and rights towards their colleagues, patients and institutions.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5
O41	To be honest, responsible and respectful towards colleagues and patients.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5