BASIC HEALTH INFORMATION AND FIRST AID PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HYM322	BASIC HEALTH INFORMATION AND FIRST AID	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the competence to count and define the basic parts of the human body and to intervene correctly by diagnosing health problems when faced with emergency situations
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as the delivery of the first aid to the respiratory, circulatory systems and all organ injuries when the life of an individual is endangered, and thus the patient's being transferred to the competent health unit, secured with all the interventions.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify basic concepts on medical knowledge.
Discuss the problems encountered in case of emergency.
Explain information about protection of personal and social health.
Apply first aid rules.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	READING	Basic principles of first aid	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2	READING	Evaluation on the individuals	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3	READING	Basic life support for adults	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4	READING	First aid for respiratory systems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5	READING	First aid for circulatory systems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6	READING	First aid for bleeding	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7	READING	First aid for shock, fainting, epilepsy and coma	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	READING	First aid for shock, fainting, epilepsy and coma	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	First aid for fracture, dislocation and sprains	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	First aid for head, chest injuries	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	First aid for abdomen and spinal injuries	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	First aid for poisoning, animal biting and stings	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	First aid for drowning	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15	READING	First aid for foreign objects in ear, nose, eye and throat	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Alton L. Thygerson, Steven M. Thygerson
Aksel, S, Oztora, S. 2002,İlkyardım El Kitabi, Inkılap Bookstore, Istanbul
The Pocket First Aid Field Guide Treatment and Prevention of Outdoor Emergencies, George E. Dvorchak 2010
ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition: The Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
2	List the main features of communication in items.
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.

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	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	2	15	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	13	26
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	126