Dialysis
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Dialysis
Course Details
Vocational School of Medical Services
Programme of Dialysis
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99401019 | Health Physics | 2024 | 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 | sunum |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | yok |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Gamze EKİCİ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Sağlık Fiziğinin tanımı, Tarihçe, Radyasyonların sınıflandırılması, fiziksel özellikler, Madde ile etkileşmeleri, İyonlaştırıcı Radyasyonların Biyolojik Etkileri, İç ve dış radyasyon kaynaklarından ışınlanma ve doz hesaplamaları, Radyasyonlardan Korunma Yöntemleri ve ilgili mevzuat, Sağlık Fiziği entrümantasyon, iyonlaştırıcı olmayan radyasyonlar.
Objectives of the Course
To teach radiations, their physical properties, interactions with matter, their biological effects on living tissue and environment, to gain basic knowledge necessary for protection from radiation and safe use of radiations.
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 | Possesses basic, up-to-date, theoretical, and practical knowledge in the field of dialysis technology | 1 |
| P2 | Explains dialysis treatment methods and their basic operating principles | 1 |
| P3 | Identifies dialysis machines, equipment, and supplies and prepares them for use | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| P6 | Supports patient safety in dialysis practices | 1 |
| P7 | Independently evaluates professional problems and issues through an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions | 5 |
| 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 | 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 be able to explain the basic concepts related to patient-, equipment-, infection-, and care-related professional problems encountered in dialysis practices | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to interpret the effects of physical, psychological, and social problems experienced by dialysis patients on the care process | P.7.2 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to apply appropriate approaches to solving problems encountered in the care, education, and chronic disease management of dialysis patients | P.7.3 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to analyze complex care problems arising during the dialysis process in terms of their biological, psychological, and environmental dimensions | P.7.4 | 1 |
| O5 | To be able to develop appropriate solutions for acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and treatment-related complications observed in dialysis patients | P.7.5 | 1 |
| O6 | To be able to determine the most appropriate approach to patient care by evaluating kidney functions, laboratory findings, and clinical signs and symptoms in dialysis patients | P.7.6 | 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 | Definition of Health Physics, History, classification of radiations |
| 2 | Physical Principles, atomic and nuclear structure, sizes and units used in radiation protection |
| 3 | Interaction of radiations with matter; charged particles |
| 4 | Interaction of radiation with matter; electromagnetic radiations |
| 5 | Interaction of radiation with matter; electromagnetic radiations |
| 6 | Biological effects of radiations, Regulations on Radiation Safety, regulations |
| 7 | Biological effects of radiations, Regulations on Radiation Safety, regulations |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | External dose calculations |
| 10 | Internal dose calculations |
| 11 | Internal dose calculations |
| 12 | Radiation Protection Methods |
| 13 | Radiation Protection Methods |
| 14 | Health Physics Instrumentation |
| 15 | Measurement of Environmental Radiations |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection (third, completely revised and Enlarged Edition), James E. Turner , Wiley-VCH,2007. |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | P7 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to explain the basic concepts related to patient-, equipment-, infection-, and care-related professional problems encountered in dialysis practices | 5 |
| O2 | To be able to interpret the effects of physical, psychological, and social problems experienced by dialysis patients on the care process | 5 |
| O3 | To be able to apply appropriate approaches to solving problems encountered in the care, education, and chronic disease management of dialysis patients | 5 |
| O4 | To be able to analyze complex care problems arising during the dialysis process in terms of their biological, psychological, and environmental dimensions | 5 |
| O5 | To be able to develop appropriate solutions for acute and chronic kidney diseases, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and treatment-related complications observed in dialysis patients | 5 |
| O6 | To be able to determine the most appropriate approach to patient care by evaluating kidney functions, laboratory findings, and clinical signs and symptoms in dialysis patients | 5 |