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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
School of Health Sciences
Programme of Nursing
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02070400 Public Health Nursing 4 Autumn 7 4+8+0 9 9
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 -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Methods of assessment of health needs, omaha system care plan, meeting the needs of families and evaluating the results of services that help these needs, prevention of diseases, follow-up and evaluation of health problems in primary health care institutions, diagnosis and screening methods in primary health care institutions
Objectives of the Course
It is to teach the student to know the society, to improve health, to protect from diseases, to increase the quality of life by using evidence-based practices, and to encourage the application of this knowledge on society and family.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
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 Has basic knowledge, attitude and skills regarding the duties, powers and responsibilities of the nursing profession. 5
P2 Using theoretical knowledge and skills, identifies, analyzes and synthesizes problems related to the field of nursing practice and develops evidence-based solution suggestions. 3
P3 Assumes responsibility for the protection, development, maintenance and advocacy of health. 5
P10 Uses the learning-teaching and management process in nursing practice. 5
P11 It is sensitive to the protection of the natural environment and biodiversity, respect for human dignity and cultural values, social justice and socioeconomic issues. 5
P13 Natural disasters, epidemics, etc. that massively affect public health. Determines nursing care priorities in situations and takes an active role in crisis management. 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 basic concepts of health and the historical development process of public health. P.1.21 1
O2 Knows the basic concepts of health and the historical development process of public health. P.2.13 1
O3 Learns primary, secondary and tertiary protection principles for public health and puts them into practice. Makes and evaluates nursing interventions for this purpose. P.3.6 1,7
O4 It recognizes the organizations that serve public health and the society is directed to these organizations. P.6.3 1
O5 Learns primary, secondary and tertiary protection principles for public health and puts them into practice. Makes and evaluates nursing interventions for this purpose. P.10.1 1,7
O6 By identifying risk groups in the society, she/he learns to make home visits for the group, plans and implements visits according to the problem. P.11.5 1,2,7
O7 It recognizes the organizations that serve public health and the society is directed to these organizations. P.12.1 1
O8 Learns the cultural structure, values and general characteristics of the society he serves. Knows how to plan services according to the characteristics of the society in which he is located. P.13.3 1,2,7
O9 By identifying risk groups in the society, she/he learns to make home visits for the group, plans and implements visits according to the problem. P.13.4 1,2,7
** 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 The Concept of Public Health and Its Development History of Public Health Nursing Declaration of Assignment Purpose, Duties, Authorities and Responsibilities of Public Health Nursing Omaha application chart
2 family health Definition of Family and Family Types Family Health Nursing Domestic Violence Health Protection and Development Services from Family to Community
3 Public Health Nursing in Home Care Education of the Family on Patient Care at Home Home Health Team Home Care Services The Role of the Nurse in Home Care Home Care Service Areas
4 Getting to know the community Service Areas in Public Health Basic Health Services Protection and Development of Community Health Home Visits Health Education
5 Mother-Child Health Factors Affecting Main Health Prenatal Care Services From Pregnancy to 2 Years Maternal Monitoring
6 Breastfeeding (student presentation) Family-Nurse Collaboration Program (NFP) Family planning Child Health and Immunization (Guest to be invited) Preschool Child Health Roles of Health Workers in Immunization
7 School Health Nursing Health Problems and Control in School Age Children Roles of the School Health Nurse Monitoring in School Health Environmental Health Effect of Environmental Pollution on Health Genetically Modified Organisms and Environmental Health Public Health Nurse in Environmental Health Role and Functions
8 Adolescent Health Adolescent Physical Growth and Development Psychosocial Development in Adolescence Adolescent Follow-up in Primary Care
9 Elderly Health Aging in the World and in Turkey Elderly Care Systems Use of Health Services by the Elderly Services for the Elderly in Turkey Nursing Services Provided to Elderly Individuals in Primary Care
10 Community Mental Health Epidemiology of Mental Disorders/Diseases Causes of Mental Disorders Community Mental Health Services in Primary Care
11 Control of Non-Communicable Diseases Chemical, Biological or Nuclear Attacks Noncommunicable Diseases and Risk Factors Policies for Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Turkey Control of Infectious Diseases Infectious Diseases Risk Factors Notification of Infectious Diseases surveillance Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
12 Epidemiology and Historical Development Purpose of epidemiology Health and Disease Measurements Demographics and Health Urban and Rural Areas Types of Society in terms of Demographics Health Level Indicators
13 Occupational Health Occupational Health Nursing Labor Law Occupational Safety and Work Accidents Social Work and Public Health Special Assisted Groups and Nursing Approach Social Assistance and Solidarity Law Social services Types of Social Services Assistance
Textbook or Material
Resources Erci B, Kılıç D, Aydın Avcı İ, Tanrıverdi G, Aylaz R, Güngörmüş Z, Hacıalioğlu N, Öztürk S. (2016). Public Health Nursing Book, Göktuğ Press, Editor; Behice Erci
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 4 56
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 14 2 28
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 14 2 28
Practice 14 8 112
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 14 1 14
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 238
Total Work Load / 30 7,93
Course ECTS Credits: 8
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P6 P10 P11 P12 P13
O1 Knows the basic concepts of health and the historical development process of public health. 5 3 - - - - - -
O2 Knows the basic concepts of health and the historical development process of public health. 5 3 - - - - - -
O3 Learns primary, secondary and tertiary protection principles for public health and puts them into practice. Makes and evaluates nursing interventions for this purpose. - - - - - - - -
O4 It recognizes the organizations that serve public health and the society is directed to these organizations. - - - 5 - - 5 -
O5 Learns primary, secondary and tertiary protection principles for public health and puts them into practice. Makes and evaluates nursing interventions for this purpose. - - - - - - - -
O6 By identifying risk groups in the society, she/he learns to make home visits for the group, plans and implements visits according to the problem. - - - - - 5 - 5
O7 It recognizes the organizations that serve public health and the society is directed to these organizations. - - - 5 - - 5 -
O8 Learns the cultural structure, values and general characteristics of the society he serves. Knows how to plan services according to the characteristics of the society in which he is located. - - - - - 5 - 5
O9 By identifying risk groups in the society, she/he learns to make home visits for the group, plans and implements visits according to the problem. - - - - - 5 - 5