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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HMS334 |
| Name | Lifelong Immunity |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the immunological basis of immunization and vaccination practices, and to learn current immunization approaches in children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals in special risk groups. At the end of the course, students are expected to know the national immunization schedule, adult immunization principles, vaccine safety and cold chain practices, and nursing approaches to vaccine refusal and hesitancy, and to use this knowledge in nursing practice.
Course Content
This course covers the basic structure and functioning of the immune system, types of immunity, vaccine types, principles of vaccine administration, cold chain, vaccine safety, adverse effects, and vaccination records. Immunization practices in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older age are discussed, together with immunization in pregnancy, chronic diseases, immunocompromised individuals, healthcare workers, travel, military service, and outbreak situations. Nursing approaches to vaccine refusal and vaccine hesitancy are also addressed.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Kara, A., Çiftçi, E., Tezer, H., & Somer, A. (Eds.). (2021). Vaccines and Immunization. Ankara. Akçakaya, N., Çokuğraş, H., Aras, A., Camcıoğlu, Y., & Gür, E. (2007). Current Approach to Vaccines. Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Publications. Çelebi, S., Badur, S., Somer, A., Salman, N., et al. (2008). Non-routine Vaccines. Bilimsel Tıp Publishing. Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, General Directorate of Public Health. Current Immunization Schedule. Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Adult Immunization Guidelines.
Notes
Ministry of Health General Directorate of Public Health Vaccine Portal and current immunization schedule. Adult immunization guidelines of the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. World Health Organization documents on immunization and vaccine safety. Current national and international immunization guidelines, scientific articles, and case examples.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic structures and functions of the immune system and types of immunity. |
| LO02 | Explains vaccine types, mechanisms of action, indications, and contraindications. |
| LO03 | Describes cold chain, principles of vaccine administration, vaccine safety, adverse effects, and recording procedures. |
| LO04 | Explains immunization practices in childhood and adolescence according to the national immunization schedule. |
| LO05 | Explains immunization principles in adults, older adults, pregnant women, individuals with chronic diseases, and immunocompromised individuals. |
| LO06 | Discusses evidence-based nursing counseling approaches to vaccine refusal and vaccine hesitancy. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the structure and functions of the cells, tissues, organs and systems that make up the human body and the relations of these systems with each other. Explains the structure and physiological functions of healthy and sick individuals, defines deviations from health, plans appropriate nursing interventions. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The individual applies advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of health, in accordance with basic human needs, to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Using evidence-based scientific knowledge, ethical principles, and effective communication techniques, the individual applies the appropriate nursing process within the framework of their roles and responsibilities to promote and protect health. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the developments related to nursing by using scientific methods. Knows the ways of benefiting from evidence-based applications in meeting the health care needs of healthy and sick individuals | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning in the awareness of learning needs. Participates in activities that contribute to personal development in scientific, social, and cultural fields (such as national projects supported by TÜBİTAK, professional events, university social clubs, etc.)." | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to his professional development, he develops himself / herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in accordance with his / her interest abilities. Follows developments in their field using a foreign language and applies them in their professional practices. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as natural disasters, epidemics, etc., that affect public health on a large scale, and takes an active role in crisis management. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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| 1 | Introduction to the course, concept and historical development of immunization | Reviewing the syllabus and basic concepts | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Structure, organs, and basic functioning of the immune system | Reading basic materials on the immune system | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Innate and adaptive immunity; natural and acquired immunity | Reviewing types of immunity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Active and passive immunity; basic mechanisms of vaccines | Reading about active and passive immunity | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Vaccine types, indications, contraindications, and false contraindications | Reading about vaccine types and contraindications | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Cold chain, vaccine administration principles, vaccine safety, adverse effects, and records | Reviewing cold chain and vaccine safety documents | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Current national childhood immunization schedule | Reviewing the current national immunization schedule | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Adolescent immunization, missed vaccines, and special vaccines | Reviewing childhood and adolescent immunization principles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Vaccine refusal, vaccine hesitancy, and nursing counseling | Reading current articles or guidelines on vaccine hesitancy | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Adult immunization and current adult vaccine recommendations | Reviewing relevant sections of adult immunization guidelines | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Immunization in older adults, pregnant women, and healthcare workers | Reviewing immunization principles in special groups | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Immunization in chronic diseases, immunocompromised individuals, and preterm infants | Reading about immunization in risk groups | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Immunization in travel, military service, outbreaks, and COVID-19-like special situations | Reviewing immunization recommendations for travel and outbreak situations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Passive immunization, immunoglobulins, post-exposure prophylaxis, and course evaluation | Reviewing passive immunization and post-exposure prophylaxis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||