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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Dialysis
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
02530001 Dialysis II 2 Autumn 3 6+0+2 8 8
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques presantation
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites none
Coordinator Lect. Merve AŞKIN CERAN
Instructor(s) Lect. Merve AŞKIN CERAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Problems encountered in hemodialysis patients Selection criteria in outpatient peritoneal dialysis, outpatient peritoneal dialysis application Complications in peritoneal dialysis Hemodialysis catheter and care, anticoagulation acid-base, fluid-electrolyte disorder Dialysis and Medical Problems Dialysis in Special Groups Home Hemodialysis Laboratory tests used in dialysis
Objectives of the Course
To educate qualified technical health personnel who will give qualified health care and do dialysis application and have adequate training in terms of technique and application in order to enable the patients with chronic renal failure to survive.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses X
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 To have basic theoretical knowledge in dialysis program. 5
P2 Takes responsibility in sterilization and disinfection studies in line with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dialysis program 5
P3 Carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge in the field of dialysis program and has basic institutional knowledge 5
P4 Knows the authority and responsibilities of the dialysis technician profession, knows the concepts of professional ethics and morality 5
P5 To be aware of the medical, social and psychological problems of dialysis patients, to have the knowledge and equipment to help patients 5
P6 Have knowledge about vascular access routes 5
P7 Continuously improves professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings/courses. 4
P8 Uses Turkish in accordance with the rules and effectively, follows the national and international literature related to the field. 1
P9 Expresses at least two different out-of-field courses that contribute to the general culture of the individual by establishing a connection between them 3
P10 Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates professional projects, research and activities for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. 2
P11 Organizes the activities related to the field of health and the technology used in health in line with the awareness of quality and accreditation in health institutions, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety, family and community health. 2
P12 To be able to transfer the theoretical and theoretical knowledge and skills acquired in the field of dialysis to the practice in the field 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To be able to remember dialysis application steps in a correct order and explain their importance P.1.1 1,4
O2 To be able to explain the anatomy and physiology of the kidney P.1.2 1,4
O3 To be able to apply dialysis process steps correctly P.1.3 1,4
O4 To be able to analyze the complications seen in the dialysis patient and establish a cause and effect relationship P.1.4 1,4
O5 To be able to develop new approaches according to the adequacy level of hemodialysis P.1.5 1,4
O6 To be able to evaluate the alarms of the machine during dialysis and make suggestions for the problem P.1.6 1,4
O7 To be able to sterilization and disinfection of contaminated materials P.2.3 1,7
O8 To be able to draw conclusions from scientific studies on sterilization and disinfection in dialysis units P.2.6 1,4
O9 Knowing acute and chronic renal failure P.3.1 1,4
O10 To have the knowledge and skills to educate the patient about peritoneal dialysis application P.3.2 1,4
O11 Explain the importance of early intervention in acute renal failure P.3.3 1,4
O12 Ability to set the dialysis machine without assistance P.3.4 1,4
O13 To be able to find the relationship between complications such as itching and cramps that develop during dialysis and dialysis application P.3.5 1,4
O14 Knows how to care for secondary chronic diseases that develop outside of renal failure P.3.6 1,4
O15 Criticize where the problem originates in case of inadequate dialysis P.3.7 1,4
O16 Knows the diagnosis, treatment and care processes of systemic diseases. P.1.7 1,4
O17 To be able to consult with other professions about complications that may develop in dialysis, to be able to direct different professional groups P.3.8 1,4
** 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 Dialysis and Medical Problems I
2 Dialysis and Medical Problems II
3 Acute and Chronic Complications of Dialysis
4 Dialysis in Special Groups
5 The Importance of Adequate and Balanced Nutrition in Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure
6 Food Groups and Nutrition (Proteins, Vitamins, Fats, Carbohydrates…)
7 Eating Disorders
8 Nutritional Restriction and Demineralization Importance of Hemodialysis Patients
9 Disease Diagnosis and Care Processes I
10 Disease Diagnosis and Care Processes II
11 Disease Diagnosis and Care Processes I
12 Disease Diagnosis and Care Processes II
13 An overview
14 An overview
Textbook or Material
Resources Dialysis for SHMYO, Prof.Dr. Serhan TUĞLULAR, Güneş Medical Bookstores, 2016 Dialysis principles and techniques for nurses and technicians, Prof. Dr. Feray GÖKDOĞAN, Academician Medical Bookstore, 2015 Daugirdas Dialysis Handbook, Daugirdas, Semra Bozfakıoğlu, Güneş Medical Bookstores, 2010
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 6 84
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 7 98
Midterms 1 10 10
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 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 230
Total Work Load / 30 7,67
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
O1 To be able to remember dialysis application steps in a correct order and explain their importance 5 5 5
O2 To be able to explain the anatomy and physiology of the kidney 5 5 5
O3 To be able to apply dialysis process steps correctly 5 5 5
O4 To be able to analyze the complications seen in the dialysis patient and establish a cause and effect relationship 5 5 5
O5 To be able to develop new approaches according to the adequacy level of hemodialysis 5 5 5
O6 To be able to evaluate the alarms of the machine during dialysis and make suggestions for the problem 5 5 5
O7 Knows the diagnosis, treatment and care processes of systemic diseases. 5 5 5
O8 To be able to sterilization and disinfection of contaminated materials 3 3 3
O9 To be able to draw conclusions from scientific studies on sterilization and disinfection in dialysis units 3 3 3
O10 Knowing acute and chronic renal failure 5 5 5
O11 To have the knowledge and skills to educate the patient about peritoneal dialysis application 5 5 5
O12 Explain the importance of early intervention in acute renal failure 5 5 5
O13 Ability to set the dialysis machine without assistance 5 5 5
O14 To be able to find the relationship between complications such as itching and cramps that develop during dialysis and dialysis application 5 5 5
O15 Knows how to care for secondary chronic diseases that develop outside of renal failure 4 4 4
O16 Criticize where the problem originates in case of inadequate dialysis 5 5 5
O17 To be able to consult with other professions about complications that may develop in dialysis, to be able to direct different professional groups 5 5 5