BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND FIRST AID PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIY346	BASIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE 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. ZEYNEP BURCU ŞAHİN
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, DiscussionLecture, 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 fracture, dislocation and sprains	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10	READING	First aid for head, chest injuries	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11	READING	First aid for abdomen and spinal injuries	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12	READING	First aid for poisoning, animal biting and stings	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13	READING	First aid for drowning	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14	READING	First aid for foreign objects in ear, nose, eye and throat	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
Aksel, S, Oztora, S. 2002,İlkyardım El Kitabi, Inkılap Bookstore, Istanbul
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Alton L. Thygerson, Steven M. Thygerson

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	4	200

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the basic concepts in the field and the basic disciplines arising from these concepts.	0
2	Compare current theories in the field and communication theories.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Solve problems related to the field by identifying problems related to the field.	0
2	Compares the information and facts in the field with the fields of social sciences such as Sociology, Journalism, Television and Media.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department, conduct analysis in fields like public relations, advertisement and marketing.	0
2	Using field knowledge, identify and solve problems related to field.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the projects in line with the field of campaign analysis, in line with the communication plan to be prepared.	0
2	By using theoretical and practical knowledge gained in his field, solve the problems of public relations and advertising industry.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Taking part in public relations campaigns and advertising projects, implements the duties assigned to them within the team.	0
2	Create original and innovative strategies by approaching the field dynamics creatively and critically with an integrated viewpoint.	0
3	Designs a communication plan by taking responsibility in case of problems related to the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe creative production, presentation and persuasion techniques to support the professional expertise.	0
2	Analyze the developments, changes and innovations in his field and gices an example.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Effectively explain his/her opinion in the context of advertising, public relations, marketing, etc. to related persons and institutions in writing and verbal.	0
2	Designs projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the consciousness of social responsibility.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determine career goals by establishing cooperation with the sector in line with the information he/she has.	0
2	Analyze and interpret the social and global impacts of issues related with communication.	0
3	Design new knowledge and techniques using technical and theoretical knowledge and skills related to his / her field.	0

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	2	13	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	13	26
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	22	0	122