MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH (TURKISH)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BME3008 Therapeutic Medical Devices Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BORA BÜYÜKSARAÇ
Course Objectives: • Give the principles of medical therapeutic devices and their functions and teach their specific requirements.
• Describe the functional differences between diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
• Define the design goals of therapeutic medical devices.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learns the principles of medical therapeutic devices and their functions.
Knows the differences in function between diagnostic and therapeutic devices.
Gains knowledge on the design goals of therapeutic medical devices.

Course Content

Fundamentals of therapeutic devices and their working principles. Pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac assist devices, hemodialysis, lithotripsy, ventilators, drug infusion pumps, electrosurgical unit.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to therapeutic medical devices
2) Pacemakers, cardiac anatomy, heart block
3) Asynchronous cardiac pacemaker
4) Timing circuit, output circuit, lead wires and electrodes
5) Synchronous pacemakers
6) Pacemaker timing cycles, single chamber timing, dual chamber timing
7) Pacemaker mediated tachycardia
8) Defibrillators, charging/discharging examples
9) Cardiac-assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pump
10) Hemodialysis
11) Lithotripsy
12) Ventilators
13) Drug infusion pumps
14) Electrosurgical unit

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: John G. Webster, Medical Instrumentation Application and Design, 4th Edition
Wiley, ISBN-13: 978-0471676003, ISBN-10: 0471676004
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 7 98
Quizzes 3 1 3
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 147

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge required to fulfill professional roles and functions of Management of Health Scşences field. 3
2) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in management, to learn and implement related regulations and guides. 3
3) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 3
4) To identify the process of management functions (management and organization, public relations, human resources, cost accounting, marketing) in the Management of Health Sciences field. 2
5) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. 2
6) To have skills for planning training programs and projects according to health education needs of individual, family and the community. 2
7) To be sensitive to health problems of the community and to be able to offer solutions. 2
8) To be able to use effective communication skills; to take responsibility as a team member in collaboration with other professions. 2
9) To have skills for research, planning and practice about health systems and health information systems field within national and international level. 2
10) To be able to search for literature in health sciences and management and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. 2
11) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. 2
12) To be a role model with contemporary and professional identity. 2