ENDOSCOPY NURSING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HEY421	ENDOSCOPY NURSING	3	2	2	6

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. MAHRUK GÜNEYLİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim is to provide knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to ensuring patient safety during endoscopy, and planning and implementing nursing care before, during, and after the procedure.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Endoscopy, Endoscopy Nursing, Endoscopy Team, Responsibilities of an Endoscopy Nurse, Instruments Used in Endoscopy, Cleaning Endoscopic Equipment, Disinfection, Sterilization, Sedation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the basic concepts of endoscopy and endoscopy nursing.
Defines the indications, contraindications and complications of the endoscopy.
Recognizes the instruments that are used in endoscopy.
Explains the rules of the cleaning and disinfection endoscopes and other equipments.
Explains the importance of conscious sedation.
Lists the discharge criteria of patient.
Creates a safe environment for patients and staff.
Applies the nursing process before, during and after endoscopy.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Web-Based Research	Introduction to Endoscopy	Lecture
2	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Nursing Endoscopy Unit	Lecture
3	Literature review, Individual research	Endoscopy Team and the Responsibilities of Endoscopy Nurse	Lecture, Discussion
4	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Tools and Equipments Used in Endoscopy	Lecture, Question-Answer
5	Web-Based Research	Endoscopic Instruments and Equipment Cleaning, Disinfection / Sterilization and Operations Preparation / Maintenance	Lecture, Discussion
6	Web-Based Research, Literature Search	Conscious Sedation and the Role of the Nurse in Endoscopy	Lecture, Brain-Storming
7	Web-Based Research, Literature Search	Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Nurse's Role	Lecture, Case Study, Question- Answer
8	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Nurse's Role	Lecture, Case Study
9	Web-Based Research	Nurse's Role in ERCP	Lecture, Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Nurse's Role in PEG	Lecture, Question-Answer
12	Web-Based Research, Literature Search	Nurse's Role in Bronchoscopy	Lecture
13	Web-Based Research	Complications	Lecture, Discussion
14	Web-Based Research	Patient Safety in Endoscopy	Lecture, Case Study
15	Web-Based Research, Individual Study	Employee Safety in Endoscopy	Lecture, Question-Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Akyuz, N. (2011). Pre-, intra-, and post-endoscopy care practices. In N. Akyolcu, G. Aksoy & N. Kanan (Eds.), Surgical nursing practice guide (1st edition, pp. 75–80). Istanbul Medical Bookstore.
Akyuz, N., Ozbas, A., & Cavdar, İ. (2007). Safety of personnel working in endoscopy units. AORN Journal, 85(1), 181–187.
Cotton, P. B., & Williams, C. B. (2001). Practical gastrointestinal endoscopy (4th ed.). Blackwell Science.
Khashab, M., Robinson, T., & Kalloo, A. (2014). Manual for GI endoscopic nurses. Routledge.
Oztekin, S. D. (2007). Introduction to Endoscopy Nursing. Ankara. Alter Publishing.

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

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.					4

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

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.						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.				3

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.					4
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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
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	14	2	28
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	2	14
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	79	0	156