NEPHROLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
DYP156	NEPHROLOGY	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer İKBAL DEMİRALP
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer EMİNE HAS
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course covers the following topics: the functioning of the urinary system, symptoms, diseases, introduction to nephrology, taking medical history in nephrology, the urinary system, nephrotic syndrome, water metabolism and electrolytes, and secondary glomerular diseases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Kidney Anatomy and Physiology Assessment of Kidney Patients Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Disorders Hypertension Glomerular Diseases: Glomerulonephritis - Nephritic Syndrome - Nephrotic Syndrome Glomerular Diseases: Renal involvement in vasculitis and rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis - Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Kidney Involvement in Systemic Diseases: Diabetic nephropathy - Lupus nephritis - Renal involvement in amyloidosis and multiple myeloma Kidney Involvement in Systemic Diseases: Cardiorenal syndrome - Hepatorenal syndrome Acute Kidney Injury: Acute kidney injury - Toxic nephropathies - Crush syndrome and kidney Visa Chronic Kidney Disease Urinary Tract Infections Kidney Stone Disease Hereditary Kidney Diseases

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
They learn how the urinary system works.
They learn about urinary system diseases and symptoms.
Students learn about introduction to nephrology, taking medical history in nephrology, and nephrotic syndromes.
Students learn about water metabolism and electrolytes, as well as secondary glomerular diseases.
Students will learn about the definition, symptoms, and treatment process of Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Renal Failure.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review	Kidney Anatomy and Physiology	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
2	Literature Review	Assessment of Kidney Patients	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
3	Literature Review	Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Disorders	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
4	Literature Review	Hypertension	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
5	Literature Review	Glomerular Diseases: Glomerulonephritis - Nephritic Syndrome - Nephrotic Syndrome	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
6	Literature Review	Glomerular Diseases: Renal involvement in vasculitis and rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis - Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
7	Literature Review	Renal Involvement in Systemic Diseases: Renal involvement in diabetic nephropathy, lupus nephritis, amyloidosis, and multiple myeloma.	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
8	Literature Review	Renal Involvement in Systemic Diseases: Cardiorenal Syndrome - Hepatorenal Syndrome	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
9	Literature Review	Acute Kidney Injury: Acute kidney injury - Toxic nephropathies - Crush syndrome and kidney	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review	Chronic Kidney Disease	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
12	Literature Review	Urinary Tract Infections	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
13	Literature Review	Kidney Stone Disease	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
14	Literature Review	Hereditary Kidney Diseases	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
15	Literature Review	Chronic Kidney Failure	Lecture/Discussion-based Lecture, Supporting and Structural Examples, Demonstration,
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Daurgidas, J., Blake, PJ., Ing TS. (2020). Dialysis Handbook. (translated by) Semra Bozfakıoğlu, Halil Yazıcı, Yaşar K. Çalışkan. 5th Edition. Güneş Medical Bookstore
Erek, E. (2010). Hemodialysis handbook for physicians. Erek Nephrology
Daurgidas, J., Blake, PJ., Ing TS. (2020). Dialysis Handbook. (translated by) Semra Bozfakıoğlu, Halil Yazıcı, Yaşar K. Çalışkan. 5th Edition. Güneş Medical Bookstore
Erek, E. (2010). Hemodialysis handbook for physicians. Erek Nephrology

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It explains fundamental knowledge and concepts related to its field.					4
2	It conducts occupational health and safety risk analysis.		1
3	It monitors current developments in professional technology.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The student identifies the names and functions of the basic equipment used in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis processes.			2
2	The student explains the basic concepts related to uremia, fluid-electrolyte balance, and dialysis indications.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She effectively applies written and oral communication techniques related to his/her field.		1
2	It develops appropriate solutions for complications that occur during dialysis.					4
3	He/She follows and effectively utilizes the latest developments in his/her field.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses information systems and technical equipment used in professional practices correctly and effectively.		1
2	It monitors current developments and clinical protocols in dialysis technology.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Updates the competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and develops himself/herself personally.						5
2	Uses basic knowledge and skills related to the field.						5
3	Interprets data related to the field.						5
4	Evaluates the data related to the field.						5
5	Identify and solve possible problems related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shares professional knowledge effectively, clearly, and understandably with the healthcare team, both in writing and orally.				3
2	He/She acts in accordance with professional ethical principles.						5
3	By embracing the necessity of lifelong learning, they continue their professional developmen						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He/She follows scientific developments in his/her field by using a foreign language.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In the processes of recording clinical data related to the field of dialysis, we act in accordance with scientific, cultural and ethical values.					4
2	The dialysis technician fulfills the responsibilities required by the profession.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	14	2	28
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	57	0	127