MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TGT1006 Pharmacology Spring 2 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor FIRAT KARA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYLİN AKÇA SÜMENGEN
Course Objectives: Objectives of this course are to introduce the basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) and pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action, toxicity, medication doses), pharmaceutical groups, side effects of medications, medication administration routes, principles of safe medication practices and pharmacology of systemic agents.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Explain the basic concepts of pharmacology.
2- Define the mechanisms of action of medications and drug interactions.
3- Apply the principles of safe medication practices.
4- Define the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team in safe administration of medications.

Course Content

This course covers the basic concepts of pharmacology, mechanisms of action of medications, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs, drug drug groups, drug interactions and adverse effects, drug administration routes, safe medication practices, pharmacology of drugs acting on cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, gastrointestinal system, hematopoietic system, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts of Pharmacology None
2) General Pharmacology (Pharmacokinetics) None
3) General Pharmacology (Pharmacodynamics) None
4) Medication Administration Routes None
5) Reducing and Preventing Adverse Drug Events None
6) Safe Medication Practices and Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Team for Safe Medication Practices None
7) Medication Therapy Management in Special Cases None
8) Pharmacology of the Nervous System Medications - General Anesthetics None
9) Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System Medications None
10) Pharmacology of Respiratory System Medications None
11) Pharmacology of Gastrointestinal System Medications None
12) Local Anesthetics None
13) Pharmacology of Antineoplastic Agents None
14) Pharmacology of Medications Affecting Muscles, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Analgesics None

Sources

Course Notes: Haftalık olarak dağıtılacaktır. Weekly distributed by the course lecturer.
References: 1- Dural E. Hemşireler için Farmakoloji. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. İstanbul 2011. 2- Dökmeci İ. Sağlık Yüksek Okulları için Farmakoloji Kısaltılmış Temel Bilgiler. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. 2010. 3- Furuncuoğlu Y. Reçete 2013-2014 Pratik Reçete Rehberi Yenilenmiş 2. Baskı. 2013. 4- Farmadex 2013 Güncel İlaç Rehberi. Nobel Tip Kitabevi. 4. Baskı. 2013. 5- Özalp Dural EA. Farmakoloji. Nobel Tip Kitabevi 2012. 6- Kara H. Sağlık Yüksek Okulları için Farmakoloji. Göktuğ Yayınları. Ankara 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 16 16
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

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) Professionally evaluate and apply the knowledge gained through the theoretical and applied courses which are at the base level aided with course books, application tools and other resources in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques. 2
2) Know the institutions and organizations exist in the health system; act proper to the laws, regulations and directives related to their rights and responsibilities as an individual working in the field of Medical Imagining Techniques. 1
3) Have the knowledge of control and maintenance of the gadgets and equipment they use in the fields of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, or to have them (error, periodical medical maintenance etc.) done when needed. 2
4) Know radiation safety and to be protected from radiation, and protect themselves, patients and public from radiation with safety precautions. 1
5) Attend necessary programs, vocational in-service activities and other studies in order to improve themselves individually and professionally. 1
6) Establish an active communication with the colleagues, patients, patient relatives, doctors and other health workers 1