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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
02071404 Improving Baby Health 4 Autumn 7 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 -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Baby nutrition, supporting baby development, improving baby health, ensuring baby safety.
Objectives of the Course
Concepts related to the development of infants, developmental characteristics of infants, methods and techniques of evaluation of infants, and competencies in supporting the development of infants.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
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 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
P6 Establishes effective communication and cooperation with individuals, families, society, colleagues, other members of the healthcare team, institutions and organizations in the provision of health services. 3
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Knows, monitors and evaluates the developmental process of infancy. P.1.25 1
O2 Defines concepts and theories regarding the development of babies. P.2.20 1
O3 Interprets baby care skills and practices that should be recommended to parents to support the baby's development. P.3.12 1
O4 Interprets baby care skills and practices that should be recommended to parents to support the baby's development. P.6.8 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 Developing and Importance of Infant Health
2 Baby feeding
3 Breastfeeding
4 Baby development
5 Supporting the baby's development
6 Baby Health and review of research articles on the subject
7 Vaccines, Screenings Baby care, Perineum care Belly care
8 Baby bath, Baby clothes
9 Common problems Fever, Vomiting Mucosit
10 Rash, Nasal congestion
11 Colic, Crying
12 Sleep and Sleep Safety
13 Prevention of Infections
14 Prevention of Falls and Accidents
Textbook or Material
Resources Aral, N., Baran, G., Bulut, Ş. ve Çimen, S. 2000. Çocuk gelişimi I. Ya-Pa Yayıncılık, İstanbul. Üstün Dmkmen, Küçük Şeyler, Sistem Yayıncılık
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 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 14 1 14
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 14 2 28
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: 84
Total Work Load / 30 2,80
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 P6
O1 Knows, monitors and evaluates the developmental process of infancy. 5 - - -
O2 Defines concepts and theories regarding the development of babies. - 3 - -
O3 Interprets baby care skills and practices that should be recommended to parents to support the baby's development. - - 5 3
O4 Interprets baby care skills and practices that should be recommended to parents to support the baby's development. - - 5 3