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| Unit | ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | SHS243 |
| Name | Infertility |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. 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 | Öğr. Gör. Dr. ŞENAY DAĞILGAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to enable students to contribute to multidisciplinary healthcare delivery by acquiring knowledge about the causes of infertility, diagnostic and treatment methods, and current approaches in these areas.
Course Content
This course covers the concept of infertility, male and female-related causes, diagnostic methods, and basic treatment approaches. It also provides general information about assisted reproductive techniques, lifestyle and psychosocial impacts, and ethical dimensions.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course
Resources
Lecture notes of Lecturer Dr. Şenay Dağılgan.
Notes
Taşkın L. (2009), Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği, VII. Baskı, Sistem Ofset Matbaacılık, Ankara Alvero, Ruben.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It defines the concept of infertility and explains the female and male factors that lead to infertility |
| LO02 | This section lists the basic assessment methods (medical history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging tests) used in the diagnosis of infertility. |
| LO03 | This section explains current medical and assisted reproductive techniques used in infertility treatment (ovulation induction, IUI, IVF, etc.). |
| LO04 | It describes the psychosocial effects of the infertility process on both the individual and the couple. |
| LO05 | It provides a basic assessment of current clinical approaches and ethical principles in the field of infertility. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguish the anatomical and physiological structure of people and explain the relationship between organ systems and anesthesia applications. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define basic hemodynamic parameters in the body during anesthesia application and fluid replacement, blood and blood products transfusion. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognizes the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, intensive care and most common diseases in reanimation. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the steps related to the operating mechanism and care of the anesthesia device. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain monitoring methods. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the monitoring parameters of a patient during and after anesthesia and explain the complications. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans drugs and materials to be used before, during and after anesthesia in accordance with clinical protocols. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the steps of anesthesia method to be applied. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Implements the rules of sterilization, disinfection and hygiene. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the patients as desired in the anesthesia outpatient clinic. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies basic monitoring methods, prepares advanced monitoring equipments. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Anesthesia method to be applied according to the steps, as requested by the physician and the patient prepares and implements. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It performs the calibration and maintenance of the anesthesia devices regularly and ensures that they work in the most efficient way. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | During general and regional anesthesia application and follow-up of the patient alone, the anesthesia depth and vital parameters are continuously monitored | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Complications of anesthetic drugs and quickly informs the physician. | 1 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to communicate effectively with patients and health workers with professional and ethical responsibility. | 1 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Use at least one foreign language to follow developments in the field. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reproductive system physiology (basic information about the female reproductive systems) | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Üreme sistemi fizyolojisi (erkek üreme sistemi temel bilgiler) | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Causes and evaluation of female infertility. | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Causes and evaluation of male infertility. | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Diagnostic methods (hormonal tests, imaging, semen analysis, etc.) | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Spermiogram test and evaluation | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Hysterosalpingography imaging and evaluation | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading, researching, repeating | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Unexplained infertility and risk factors | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | What is ovulation induction? | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Ovulation induction and basic medical treatments | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Psychological and social effects of the infertility process. | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Ethical dimensions and ethical issues in reproductive health. | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Infertility and lifestyle factors (nutrition, stress, environmental factors) | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, researching, repeating | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, researching, repeating | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 72 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,88 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||