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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
02531001 Transplantation 2026 Autumn 3 2+0+0 3 3
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques sunum
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites yok
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Hatice BALCI
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Hatice BALCI - [email protected]
Course Content
Introduction to artificial organs / Cells and biomaterials used to develop artificial organs / Hemodialysis and artificial kidney / Artificial pancreas production / Artificial liver structure and bioartificial liver / Heart assist devices / Oxygenators and artificial lung production
Objectives of the Course
To provide information about the natural functions and functioning of organs, artificial organs developed to replace impaired organs and to provide organ support, and to give information about biomaterials required to develop artificial organs (heart, lung, kidney, etc.).
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 Possesses basic, up-to-date, theoretical, and practical knowledge in the field of dialysis technology 4
P2 Explains dialysis treatment methods and their basic operating principles 4
P3 Identifies dialysis machines, equipment, and supplies and prepares them for use 2
P4 Monitors patients during the dialysis process under the supervision of the relevant healthcare professional. 1
P5 Performs the sterilization and proper storage of equipment and supplies used in dialysis 3
P6 Supports patient safety in dialysis practices 2
P7 Independently evaluates professional problems and issues through an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions 1
P13 To be able to develop competence in identifying and correcting expression errors that may occur in written and oral forms of Turkish, producing grammatically correct sentences and meaningful spoken texts, and applying scientific research methods. 1
P8 Takes responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in practices related to the field 1
P9 Adheres to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the collection and evaluation of data related to the field and the dissemination of results 1
P11 Uses a foreign language at the general A1–A1+ level of the European Language Portfolio 1
P12 To be able to explain the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Türkiye in general terms and identify its position in world history 1
P15 To be able to recognize the civilization to which our nation belongs, act in accordance with professional ethics, and possess a sense of social responsibility 2
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 explain kidney functions, the causes of kidney failure, and its effects on the organism P.1.2 1
O2 To be able to define dialysis treatment methods and basic concepts P.2.1 1
O3 To be able to explain the basic operating principles of dialysis treatment methods P.2.2 1
O4 To be able to relate basic knowledge of dialysis treatment methods to example patient cases P.2.3 1
O5 To be able to compare dialysis treatment methods in terms of their basic characteristics P.2.4 1
O6 To be able to integrate knowledge of dialysis treatment methods to develop sample educational content for patient education P.2.5 1
O7 To be able to identify dialysis machines, equipment, and supplies P.3.1 1
O8 To be able to analyze care problems encountered in dialysis patients from a biopsychosocial perspective P.8.4 1
O9 To be able to develop strategies in accordance with professional ethics to address problems that may be encountered P.15.5 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 Introduction to artificial organs
2 Working principles of biological systems
3 Human tissues, organs and systems
4 Transplantation and its history
5 Cells and biomaterials used in bioartificial organs
6 Success and future of implant varieties and biomaterials
7 Cells and biomaterials used in bioartificial organs
8 Midterm
9 Heart support systems
10 Artificial liver
11 Liver support devices
12 Artificial pancreas and insulin pumps
13 Iron lung
14 Presentations
15 Effects of artificial organs on the promotion of public health
16 Final Exam
Textbook or Material
Resources Transplant Nursing, Published2/2017, Cahide Çevik, Pakize Özyürek, Nobel Medicine Bookstores, ISBN9786053352969, Volume / Number of Pages1 Volume / 249 Pages
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 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 7 7
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 6 6
Practice 0 0 0
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 7 7
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 P8 P15
O1 To be able to explain kidney functions, the causes of kidney failure, and its effects on the organism 4 - - - -
O2 To be able to define dialysis treatment methods and basic concepts - 3 - - -
O3 To be able to explain the basic operating principles of dialysis treatment methods - 4 - - -
O4 To be able to relate basic knowledge of dialysis treatment methods to example patient cases - 4 - - -
O5 To be able to compare dialysis treatment methods in terms of their basic characteristics - 4 - - -
O6 To be able to integrate knowledge of dialysis treatment methods to develop sample educational content for patient education - 3 - - -
O7 To be able to identify dialysis machines, equipment, and supplies - - 3 - -
O8 To be able to analyze care problems encountered in dialysis patients from a biopsychosocial perspective - - - 2 -
O9 To be able to develop strategies in accordance with professional ethics to address problems that may be encountered - - - - 2