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| Unit | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES |
| NURSING PR. | |
| Code | HEMS412 |
| Name | Complementary Therapies |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Muaz GÜLŞEN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To explain the role of complementary therapies in nursing care, the principles of evidence-based use, safety limits, ethical and legal aspects, and their importance in patient education.
Course Content
The definition and classification of complementary therapies, evidence-based practice principles, safe use in nursing care, aromatherapy, music therapy, massage, reflexology, relaxation exercises, breathing exercises, mindfulness, yoga, acupressure, hot and cold applications, ethical and legal responsibilities, and patient counseling.
Course Precondition
Not available.
Resources
The course is structured to enhance the professional competencies of undergraduate nursing students.
Notes
1. Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health. Regulation on Traditional and Complementary Medicine Practices and related legislation. 2. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health resources. 3. Current nursing care, symptom management, and evidence-based complementary practice guidelines. 4. Current research published in national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains the concept, classification, and place of complementary therapy in nursing care. |
| LO02 | Discusses the evidence levels, indications, and limitations of complementary therapies. |
| LO03 | Defines patient safety, ethical, and legal responsibilities in complementary practices. |
| LO04 | Explains the areas of use of commonly used complementary therapies in nursing care. |
| LO05 | Plans the patient education and counseling process regarding complementary therapies. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use the learning and teaching process in nursing services | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows how to use health policies, health legislation and management process in nursing services, duties, authorities and responsibilities | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the methods related to the production of scientific knowledge. Knows how to use scientific problem solving method | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific, cultural values and professional ethical principles | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It contributes to the establishment of health policies and to the health level of the society. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Take responsibility for solving professional problems | 2 |
| 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.)." | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an active member of the team in health-related practices | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies required by the field. | |
| 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. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complementary Therapies and Their History | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | TAT Regulation | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Classification of Complementary Therapies | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Music Therapy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Herbal Treatment | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Aromatherapy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Reiki | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Homeopathy | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Spiritual Approach | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Reflexology | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Complementary Therapy Practices | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Complementary Therapy Practices II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Complementary Therapy Practices III | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Complementary Therapy Practices IV | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | 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 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||