DIABETES NURSING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY307E	DIABETES NURSING	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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	Assist.Prof. MAHRUK RASHIDI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET KÖROĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge, skill and attitude about the treatment and symptoms of diabetes.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of Diabetes, Epidemiology, Physiopathology, Classification of Diabetes, Diagnostic Tests, Insulin Treatment and Applications, Self-Monitoring, Oral Antidiabetic Therapy, Diabetes and Nutrition, Diabetes and Exercise, Acute Complications and Care of Diabetes, Diabetic Foot and Care Principles, Diabetes and Pregnancy, Diabetes Education.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the importance of diabetes.
Classifies diabetes.
Practices the care of the individual with diabetes in line with the nursing process.
Explains the importance of education for the individual / family with diabetes.
Manages diabetes cases with appropriate treatment process.
Ranks the signs and symptoms of diabetes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetes Definition, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology	Lecture
2	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetes Classification, Diagnostic Criteria and Tests	Lecture, case study
3	Literature Review, Individual Research	Roles and Responsibilities of Nurse in the Management of Diabetes and Education of Diabetic Patients	Lecture
4	Literature Review, Individual Research	Insulin Therapy and its Applications	Lecture, Demonstration
5	Literature Review, Individual Research	Self-monitoring	Lecture, Demonstration
6	Literature Review, Individual Research	Oral Antidiabetic Treatment	Lecture
7	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetes and Nutrition	Lecture, case study
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetes and Exercise	Lecture, case study
10	Literature Review, Individual Research	Acute Complications of Diabetes and its Care	Lecture
11	Literature Review, Individual Research	Chronic Complications of Diabetes and its Care	Lecture
12	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetic Foot and the Principles of Care	Lecture, case study
13	Literature Review, Individual Research	Diabetes and Pregnancy	Lecture
14	Literature Review, Individual Research	Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes	Lecture
15	Literature Review, Individual Research	Metabolic Syndrome	Lecture
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ada 2009 Diabetes Recommendation, Diabetes Care January 2009; 32 (Supplement 1).
Lewis SL, Heitkemper MM, Dirksen SR, O'Brien PR. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 2007.

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	Have that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Believes in the philosophy of holistic health care.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans, implements, evaluates, and records checks protective, developer, treatment and level of rehabilitative evidence-based nursing care.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses that require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the main areas of nursing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Takes responsibility of issues related to person/family/community health.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Sustains learning with the awareness lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Cooperates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Behaves appropriately with legal regulations, social and professional values, ethics and principles.						5
2	Performs the role of providing collaboration and communication, as a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, advocate, consultant, quality improvement.					4

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	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
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	1	28	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	14	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	156