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| Unit | FACULTY OF PHARMACY |
| PHARMACY PR. | |
| Code | ECS553 |
| Name | Pharmacological Approaches in Reproductive Health and the Role of the Pharmacist |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 9. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATMA AYDINOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to enable students to identify medications used in reproductive health while explaining their effects, mechanisms of action, and indications, and comprehending their side effects, contraindications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and relevant prophylactic methods.
Course Content
Drugs used in reproductive health include the pharmacological effects, mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, contraindications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and other non-pharmacological approaches.
Course Precondition
This course has no prerequisites or co-requisites.
Resources
Brunton Knollmann Dandan Laurence, Bjorn, Randa Hilal Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacologi-cal Basis of Therapeutics-13 th Edition. McGraw-Hill Medical Books 2018, ISBN: 978-1259584732
Notes
-Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Treatment Guidelines, 2021 -WHO’s Family Planning Guidance
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Classify and explain pharmacological approaches used in cycle disorders. |
| LO02 | Explain the effects, mechanisms of action, side effects, and contraindications of drugs used in the treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). |
| LO03 | Describe hormone replacement therapies used in the management of menopausal symptoms. |
| LO04 | Explain the mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions of hormonal and other contraceptive methods. |
| LO05 | Explain the effects, mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions of medications used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. |
| LO06 | Detail drug protocols and prophylaxis methods used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in accordance with current guidelines. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge in pharmaceutical field and develop the knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends professional knowledge with ethical responsibility through current laws and legislation. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides consultancy service to patients, community and health care personnel and evaluates advanced knowledge and skills with a critical approach. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Possessing the knowledge of historical and current developments in the field of Pharmacy, monitoring, evaluation and application of scientific and evidence-based data, and adopting lifelong learning. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the knowledge and skills to help provide patient-oriented pharmacy applications and individualized pharmaceutical care by learning the basics of Clinical Pharmacy, | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes a role in the evaluation and analysis of the events and cases related to the development of pharmacy profession and education. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Integrates and develops professional knowledge via different disciplines and uses the acquired knowledge to improve the health level and quality of life of the community. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Use effectively the concepts and applications of basic sciences and basic medical sciences in the field of medicine and pharmacy and update the information. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates effectively in writing and speaking. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Practices the profession in accordance with Atatürk's principles and reforms, equipped with universal knowledge, uses Turkish correctly and knows at least one foreign language. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Be an example to society withexternal appearance, demeanor, attitude and behavior for the other professionals and society and with professional identity | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have knowledge about health policies and health economics, pharmacy management and define the problems in pharmaceutical field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Interprets information about current health and treatment problems and attends meeting on related matters . Plays an active role in community health. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acquires basic information about diseases, makes decisions about the drugs used in treatment in accordance with rational drug use. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menstrual Cycle Disorders: Amenorrhea and Treatments | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Pharmacotherapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Drugs Used in the Treatment of Menorrhagia and Dysmenorrhea | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 4 | Methods of Contraception | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | The Role of the Pharmacist in Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Pharmacotherapy for Erectile Dysfunction and the Pharmacist's Role | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Prevention Methods for Sexually Transmitted Diseases | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | A presentation should be prepared based on textbooks and literature | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases | The subject should be reviewed from the textbooks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | The Role of the Pharmacist in the Treatment of Amenorrhea, PCOS, Menorrhagia, and Dysmenorrhea | Review of current literature and guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Contraceptive Methods and the Role of the Pharmacist | Review of current literature and guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and the Pharmacist's Role | Review of current literature and guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 13 | Therapeutic Approaches for Erectile Dysfunction and the Pharmacist's Role | Review of current literature and guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | The Role of the Pharmacist in the Prevention and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases | Review of current literature and guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | General Review and Assessment | Review the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Review the lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||