FIRST AND EMERGENCY AID (ENGLISH)
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
FAE1002 Physiology Spring 2 0 2 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course:
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor NESLİHAN BEKTAŞ
Course Objectives: To inform students about basic physiologic concepts.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1- Defines the basic functions of the cell and the concept of homeostatis.
2- Describes the principles of substance transport through the cell membrane.
3- Separates the structure and functions of different muscle types.
4- Describes how the gases in the inhaled air are carried to the tissues.

Course Content

The basic functions of the cell; substance transport principles through the cell membrane, contraction mechanisms of muscle cells; function of the heart and blood circulation; transport of respiratory gases to tissues; digestive system organs and functions, the process of absorption of nutrients into the blood, central control of food and water intake; provides basic information on the removal of digestive wastes from the body.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Physiology, Homeostasis Non
2) Cell Membrane Non
3) Muscle Physiology Non
4) Structure of Heart and Blood Vessels Non
5) Blood physiology, Blood Cells and Functions Non
6) Respiratory Non
7) Stomach and Digestion Non
8) Digestion and Absorption In Gastro-Intestinal Tract Non
9) Urinary Physiology Non
10) General Organization of Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System Non
11) Hypothalamus, Control of Nutrition and Drinking Water Non
12) Somatic Senses and Special Senses Non
13) General Properties of Hormones, Effect Mechanisms, Thyroid Hormones Non
14) Pancreas Hormones, Adrenal Gland Hormones, Sex Hormones Non

Sources

Course Notes: Ganong'un Tıbbi Fizyolojisi, Çeviri Edit. Gökbel H. Nobel Tıp Kitapevi, İstanbul, 2011. Tıbbi Fizyoloji Cep Kitabı, Guyton & Hall. Çeviri Edit. Solakoğlu Z. Nobel Tıp Kitapevi. İstanbul, 2010.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 60
Paper Submission % 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 14 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 20 20
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 124

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 be able to evaluate and apply the knowledge gained from theoretical and practical courses related to the field professionally. 5
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 3
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally
8) To be able to prepare the ambulance for emergency calls and patient transfers and to know ambulance driving techniques 1
9) To be able to evaluate the incident scene and the patient and take necessary precautions 1
10) To have knowledge and be able to apply the use of medicines and medical interventions related to emergency care. 4
11) To be able to apply professional skills required for preliminary diagnosis and pre-hospital emergency treatment 2