DIALYSIS NURSING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEM311E	DIALYSIS 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
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aimed to gain knowledge and skills related to dialysis nursing.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In dialysis nursing; The management of dialysis covers the issues required for the education of the individual and his / her family.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Classifies the dialysis.
Explains the indications of dialysis application.
Explains the acute and chronic complications of dialysis.
Recognizes the tools and equipment used in dialysis.
Applies the nursing process in the care of the dialysis patient.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary Tract, Kidney Failure and Nursing Care	-
2	-	General Information About Dialysis, Definition and Physiological Principles of the Dialysis.	-
3	-	Types of Dialysis	-
4	-	Necessary Tools and Equipment for Hemodialysis	-
5	-	Vein Access in Hmodialysis	-
6	-	Heparinization in Hemodialysis	-
7	-	Acute Complications of Hemodialysis	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Cronic Complications of Hemodialysis	-
10	-	Infections in Hemodialysis Patients	-
11	-	Fluid Control in Dialysis Patients	-
12	-	Nutrition in Dialysis Patients	-
13	-	Psychosocial Problems in Dialysis Patients	-
14	-	Peritoneal Dialysis and the Problems Faced	-
15	-	Dialysis in Special Cases, (Pregnant Women, Crush Syndrome, Intoxications)	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akoğlu E. Hemodialysis Nursing Handbook. Ministry of Health General Directorate of Curative Services, 2000.
Levy J, Morgan J, Brown E. Oxford Dialysis Handbook.Nobel Medicine Bookstores, 2004.
Clarkson MR, Brenner BM. The Kidney. Pocket Comp., 7. baskı, 2007.
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.						5

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.						5

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.					4

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

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.						5

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