SH112 Pharmacology

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code SH112
Name Pharmacology
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. OLCAY KIROĞLU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. OLCAY KIROĞLU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this lesson is to inform students about the drugs frequently used in the elderly, possible pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes associated with the aging and adverse drug reactions observed in the elderly.

Course Content

Drugs used in first aid and emergency room, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes associated with aging, adverse drug reactions frequently observed in the eldery.

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains basic information about pharmacology
LO02 List the pharmaceutical forms of drugs and routes of drug administration
LO03 Explains what Pharmacokinetics
LO04 Explains what pharmacodynamics
LO05 Explains the mechanisms of action of drugs
LO06 Explain the factors that change the effect of drugs
LO07 Explains drug interactions, drug allergies, adverse and toxic effects of drugs
LO08 Explains physiological changes that may lead to changes in the effects of drugs in the elderly
LO09 Lists drug groups frequently used in old age


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains basic principles and concepts with elderly care. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life . 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes interventions in elderly care.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills .
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care.
PLO13 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly .
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . 3
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance .
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Pharmacology Textbooks of Pharmacology
2 Drug Receptors and Pharmacodynamics Textbooks of Pharmacology
3 Pharmacokinetics Textbooks of Pharmacology
4 Drug Biotransformation Textbooks of Pharmacology
5 Pharmacologic Changes Associated With Aging Textbooks of Pharmacology
6 Sedative-Hypnotics Textbooks of Pharmacology
7 Analgesics Textbooks of Pharmacology
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation of the exam
9 Antipsychotic Drugs Textbooks of Pharmacology
10 Antidepressant Drugs Textbooks of Pharmacology
11 Antihypertensive Drugs Textbooks of Pharmacology
12 Cardiovascular Drugs Textbooks of Pharmacology
13 Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly Textbooks of Pharmacology
14 Evaluation of the lessons Textbooks of Pharmacology
15 Evaluation of the lessons Textbooks of Pharmacology
16 Term Exams Preparation of the Term Exam
17 Term Exams


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

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