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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 | Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the main features of prosthetic and orthodontic applications to the oral region. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines properties related to aesthetic phonation and function. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the tools and equipments used in laboratory. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the knowledge of field-specific substances. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains how to prepare to be installed in dental restorations. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the laboratory stages of restoration. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the restoration of the patient by using basic knowledge and skills. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the used tools and materials according to the place of use. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare models of the measures taken by the dentist. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | On prepared models; It provides a fixed and removable partial dentures to be used in the mouth. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare apparatus such as obturator, splint etc. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the removable orthodontic apparatus planned by the dentist. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes maintenance and simple repair of the tools used. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It makes the calibration and maintenance of the tools used regularly and enables them to work in the most efficient way. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines laboratory deficiencies and makes a request for required materials. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | After graduation, he / she will be aware of the knowledge he / she has learned critically with his / her own knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. | 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 | ||