BLOOD AND BLOOD PROTECTION TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PER208	BLOOD AND BLOOD PROTECTION TECHNIQUES	4	2	2	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET KARTAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge skills and attitudes about teaching blood products and blood protection techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Blood products, Preoperative hemostasis system of transfusion requirement, Coagulation factor deficiencies, Thrombocytopenia and thrombocyte functions, Methods that optimize heparin and protamine applications in cardiac surgery patients, Effects of heparin and protamine applications in cardiac surgery patients on coagulant and anticoagulant systems, Use of recombinant FVII preparations of antifibrinolytic agents (aprotinin, epsilon aminocaproic acid), selection of non-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, routine use of cell protective devices, proper transfusion indications, bleeding problems in cardiovascular surgery guides and case reports

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain information about blood products.
Explain blood transfusion.
Apply blood protection techniques.
Monitors current publications on blood conservation techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading of Literature	Blood products.	Lecture
2	Individual research	Preoperative hemostasis system of transfusion requirement	Lecture
3	Individual research	Coagulation factor deficiencies	Lecture
4	Individual research	Thrombocytopenia and platelet functions	Lecture
5	Reading of Literature	Methods to optimize heparin and protamine administration in cardiac surgery patients	Lecture
6	Reading of Literature	145/5000 The effects of heparin and protamine applications on coagulant and anticoagulant systems in cardiac surgery patients	Lecture
7	Web-Based Research	Use of recombinant FVII preparations of antifibrinolytic agents (aprotinin, epsilon aminocaproic acid)	Lecture
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Individual research	Selection of non-pump coronary artery bypass surgery	Lecture
10	Reading of Literature	Routine use of cell protective devices	Lecture
11	Web-Based Research	Applying appropriate transfusion indications	Lecture
12	Individual research	Hemostasis in cardiovascular surgery	Lecture
13	Reading of Literature	Bleeding problems in cardiovascular surgery	Lecture
14	Individual research	Controlled studies, published guidelines and case reports on blood conservation techniques	Case Study
15	Individual research	Genel Tekrar	Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Demiralp, Tamer; Yiğit, Refik.(2001)Kardiyopulmoner ve kan fizyolojisi . İstanbul : Nobel
Brodie, J. E., & Johnson, R. B. (1994). The manual of clinical perfusion. Glendale Medical Corporation.

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	Students can evaluate and apply the knowledge that is gained from lecture notes, application tools and visual and objective sources that support basic theoretical and practical courses,				3
2	They can monitor patient follow-up and, if necessary, they can apply appropriate drugs to the cardiopulmonary bypass system under the supervision of specialist doctors and anesthesiologist						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make installation and applications on Heart-lung machines and other equipment					4
2	They can make the necessary applications in situations requiring first aid.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can analyze the data related to patients and produces results.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make all the practices relevant to perfusion in accordance with perfusion techniques				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being well-aware of their individual responsibilities within the team, they can fulfill their tasks completely.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can update their Perfusion-related knowledge, skills and competencies with the self-awareness of a lifelong learning and move further in their personal and professional fields.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can communicate effectively, informative and ethically with patients, relatives and with other health professionals.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They can make the preparation and application of the Heart-Lung machine and other auxiliary equipment						5
2	Compatible with Team work, individual responsibility can be fulfilled.					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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	10	3	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	103