Principles Of Pharmacology

Course Code:

FHS 202

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Lab:

0

Credits:

2

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to teach the necessary pharmacology to the students of healthcare other than medical education.

Course Content:

Principles of pharmacology and overview of drug classes.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Question-answer 3. Discussion 10. Demonstration

Course Evaluation Methods:

1. Midterm 2. Final exam

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Knows the basic pharmacology principles and knowledge related to professional area	1,2,3	1,2,3,10	1,2
Use the pharmacology knowledge in their own professional practice	1,2,3	1,2,3,10	1,2

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to pharmacology
2	Application of pharmacology in health practice
3	Drug regulation, legislation, development, names and information
4	Pharmacokinetics
5	Pharmacodynamics
6	Adverse drug reactions and side effects
7	Drug therapy during pregnancy and breastfeeding
8	Drug therapy in pediatric patients
9	Drug therapy in geriatric patients
10	Introduction to pharmacology overview by drug class
11	Cardiovascular drugs
12	Respiratory drugs
13	CNS drugs
14	Analgesics, NSAID, opioids,
15	Hormone-related drugs

Recommended Sources

Textbook

1. Pharmacology for nursing care ( author: Richard A.Lehne 3. or 4. ed.)

2. Pharmacology overview by drug class (author: Jeff Fortner, Pharm.D.)

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents	Various pharmacologic ppt, pdf, and barcovision
Exams

Assessment

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

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students have the basic, theoretical, practical knowledge, skill and attitude in the light of the reflections of developments in science, technology and health.					x
2	Collect data from a holistic point of view in accordance with the health needs of an individual, family or community, performs nursing diagnostics, applies current and evidence-based interventions, evaluates the results and keeps the necessary records.					x
3	Lead the development and maintenance of safe, cost-effective and high-quality health care.					x
4	Respect and maintain human rights and dignity in research, training and management activities and act in accordance with relevant legislation, professional values and ethical principles.		x
5	Act in accordance with values and ethical principles and defend individuals, family, society and profession.		x
6	Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, know at least one foreign language, can write and comprehend sufficient reports, and make presentations.				x
7	With the awareness of continuous professional development, the students gain the ability to follow the innovative-creative developments in science and technology in health care and to renew themselves continuously.			x
8	Know the process of research and publication for the production of nursing-specific scientific knowledge, take part in the research, use and share the research results.			x
9	Use critical thinking skills and scientific problem-solving approach in professional practice.			x
10	They are sensitive to social and occupational problems and set an example for their colleagues and society with their professional behavior.	x

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	15	2	30
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	1	15
Mid-terms	1	1	10
Final examination	1	1	10
Total Work Load			65
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			2,6
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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