First Aid

Course Code:

NHS 304

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Elective

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The objective of the course is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills on first aid.

Course Content:

This course includes main human body system, knowledge on first aid about the all body system and for all dangerous conditions, triage and transportation of the patient.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 10. Demonstration 21. Presentation 24. Video demonstration

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To demonstrate an understanding of main structure and functions of human body systems, first aid and first aider concept, circumtances for first aid.	1,2,3,4,5	1,2,3,10,21,24	1,2
To gain main knowledge and skill on first aid for victims with shock, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, first aid for victims with bleedings, first aid in bone and soft tissue injuries, first aid for burns and frosbites, first aid for wounded victims, first aid for injuries, first aid for poisoning and animal/insect bites, first aid for victims with foreing objects in the body, first aid for drowning victims, and first aif for unconscious victims.	1,2,3,4,5	1,2,3,10,21,24	1,2
To gain main knowledge and skill on triage techques.	1,2,3,4,5	1,2,3,10,21,24	1,2
To gain main knowledge and skill on transportation techques.	1,2,3,4,5	1,2,3,10,21,24	1,2

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction into First Aid	Related references
2	Human Body	Related references
3	First Aid for Victims with Shock	Related references
4	Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation	Related references
5	First Aid for Victims with Bleedings/Wounded	Related references
6	First Aid in Bone and Soft tissue Injuries	Related references
7	Midterm	Related references
8	Midterm Evaluation First aid to an accident victim	Related references
9	First aid for injuries	Related references
10	First aid for poisoning/insect bites and animal bites	Related references
11	First aid for foreign body ingestion	Related references
12	First aid for choking	Related references
13	Triage and transport	Related references
14	First aid to unconscious person	Related references
15	Course evaluation	Related references

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

G.D. Perkins et al. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation: 2017 update, Resuscitation 123 (2018) 43–50.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International First Aid and Resuscitation Guidelines 2016
D.A. Zideman et al., Resuscitation 95 (2015) 278–287, European Resuscitation Council Guidelines for Resuscitation 2015, Section 9. First aid

T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı İstanbul İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü, Acil Sağlık Hizmetleri Şubesi, Temel İlk Yardım Uygulamaları Eğitim Kitabı, İstanbul, 2011

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Yeditepe University YULearn
Assignments	-
Exams	Midterm exam, Final exam

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final Exam	1	60
Total	2	100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		60
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		40
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains theoretical and practical basic knowledge, skills and attitudes in nursing.					X
2	It meets the health care needs of the individual, family and society with an evidence-based and holistic approach, in line with the nursing process.					X
3	Takes an active role in the health care delivery team.					X
4	Performs professional practices in line with nursing values, ethical principles and relevant legislation.				X
5	Follows scientific developments in the field by using at least one foreign language effectively.			X
6	Gain the ability to communicate effectively, write reports and make presentations.	X
7	Gains the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning.			X
8	Knows the research and publication process for the production of scientific knowledge specific to nursing and takes part in research.	X
9	Uses critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in professional practice.	X
10	Develops awareness of sensitivity to social and professional problems.	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Labratory work	6	3	18
Quizzes	2	1	2
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Final examination	1	2	2
Total Work Load			114
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4,56
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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