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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
99401011 Professional Ethics 1 Autumn 1 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 presantation
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites none
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Gülfidan BAŞER - [email protected]
Course Content
Introduction to the concept of ethics, the difference between the concepts of ethics and morality, the concepts of professional ethics and medical ethics, professional ethical responsibilities, the rules to be considered in the relations of physician, patient and patient relatives in patient follow-up in terms of professional ethics, examining patient and employee rights, professional corruption and the consequences of unethical behavior in professional life, the concept of informatics and information ethics, privacy and accuracy in informatics, digital citizenship and ethics, social media and information security, ethical approaches to special group patients, animal rights in ethical terms
Objectives of the Course
Gaining behavior based on ethical principles and values in business life in the field of Dialysis
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses X
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 To have basic theoretical knowledge in dialysis program. 2
P2 Takes responsibility in sterilization and disinfection studies in line with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dialysis program 2
P3 Carries out a given task independently using the basic knowledge in the field of dialysis program and has basic institutional knowledge 2
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 2
P6 Have knowledge about vascular access routes 2
P7 Continuously improves professional knowledge and skills by attending in-house, national and international trainings/courses. 1
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 1
P10 Plans, implements, monitors and evaluates professional projects, research and activities for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. 1
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. 1
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 2
P13 Has a basic knowledge of first aid and can apply it in emergency situations 1
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 To know the duties, powers and responsibilities of dialysis technicians P.4.1 1
O2 To be able to explain professional responsibilities P.4.2 1
O3 To be able to fulfill the responsibilities of his/her duty within the framework of professional ethics P.4.3 1
O4 To be able to analyze and reveal the problems when faced with an unethical situation P.4.4 1
O5 To be able to produce an approach to the problem when faced with an ethical dilemma arising from the profession P.4.5 1
O6 To be able to criticize the dialysis profession and the members of this profession in terms of their authority and responsibilities P.4.6 1
O7 To produce solutions with teammates in the face of problems encountered in the field and applications P.4.7 1
O8 To be able to make sense of the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities P.14.1 1
O9 To be able to explain the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities P.14.2 1
O10 To be able to use the knowledge obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities in his/her own field P.14.3 1
O11 To be able to analyze the results of the application by using the information obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities P.14.4 1
O12 To be able to create a new structure by combining information from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities and the information in his/her own field P.14.5 1
O13 To be able to evaluate the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities P.14.6 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 Ethics concept
2 Ethics and moral concepts
3 Ethical rules and ethical systems
4 To examine the concepts of professional ethics and medical ethics
5 To provide professional ethical responsibilities and an ethical environment in the workplace
6 In terms of professional ethics, the rules to be paid attention in the relations of physicians, patients and patient relatives in patient follow-up
7 midterm exam
8 To examine patient and healthcare worker rights
9 Professional corruption and the consequences of unethical behavior in professional life
10 Informatics and information ethics concept
11 Confidentiality and accuracy in informatics
12 Digital citizenship and ethics
13 Social media and information security
14 Ethical approaches to special groups of patients, Ethically animal rights
15 Final examination
Textbook or Material
Resources Medical Ethics Handbook World Medical Association (Translated by: Dr. Murat CİVANER), Turkish Medical Association Publications - 2005
Medical Ethics Handbook World Medical Association (Translated by: Dr. Murat CİVANER), Turkish Medical Association Publications - 2005
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 2 28
Midterms 1 10 10
Quiz 1 5 5
Homework 0 0 0
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 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 81
Total Work Load / 30 2,70
Course ECTS Credits: 3
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P4 P14
O1 To know the duties, powers and responsibilities of dialysis technicians 5 -
O2 To be able to explain professional responsibilities 5 -
O3 To be able to fulfill the responsibilities of his/her duty within the framework of professional ethics 5 -
O4 To be able to analyze and reveal the problems when faced with an unethical situation 5 -
O5 To be able to produce an approach to the problem when faced with an ethical dilemma arising from the profession 5 -
O6 To be able to criticize the dialysis profession and the members of this profession in terms of their authority and responsibilities 5 -
O7 To produce solutions with teammates in the face of problems encountered in the field and applications 5 -
O8 To be able to make sense of the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities - -
O9 To be able to explain the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities - -
O10 To be able to use the knowledge obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities in his/her own field - -
O11 To be able to analyze the results of the application by using the information obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities - -
O12 To be able to create a new structure by combining information from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities and the information in his/her own field - -
O13 To be able to evaluate the information to be obtained from different disciplines in line with the individual's interests and abilities - -