Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES IN MIDWIFERY EBE133 1. Semester 2 + 4 4.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
Instructors Nursemin ÜNAL
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to learn the basic concepts of midwifery, the connections between concepts, the principles and methods of basic care practices.
Course Content This course includes introduction to the concept of midwifery, historical development of the midwifery profession in the world and in Turkey, health care system, health team, duties, powers and responsibilities of the midwife, international midwifery philosophy, models in midwifery, theories, ethical principles in midwifery, midwifery legislation, basic concepts of midwifery: human, environment, health-disease, midwifery, basic human needs and daily life activities, admission of the individual to the health institution and discharge process, history taking and communication, care process, homeostasis, adaptation, stress, shock, pain and care approaches, sleep and rest, warmth -Includes cold applications, movement requirements, body mechanics, handling and positioning principles, employee safety, patient safety, infection control and waste management practices, individual hygiene practices, vital signs and medication applications.
Learning Outcomes 1) Explains the historical development of the midwifery profession in the world and in Turkey.
2) Defines the philosophy of midwifery and ethical principles in midwifery.
3) Defines the basic concepts of midwifery.
4) Explains the problem solving approach.
5) Knows evidence-based practices in midwifery practices.
6) Evaluates the health needs of the individual, family and society with a holistic approach.
7) Applies basic professional practices in a laboratory environment.

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the Concept of Midwifery, Historical Development of Midwifery Profession in the World and Turkey Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week The healthcare system, health team, midwife's duties, authorities, and responsibilities Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week International midwifery philosophy, models in midwifery, theories, , ethical principles in midwifery, midwifery legislation Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week Basic Concepts of Midwifery: Human, Environment, Health-Illness, Midwifery, Basic Human Needs and Daily Life Activities Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week The process of admission to and discharge from a healthcare institution, history-taking and communication, care process Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Homeostasis, adaptation, stress, shock, pain, and care approaches, sleep and rest Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Hot-cold applications, assessment of health Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Midterm Exam

9. Week Movement Requirement, Body Mechanics, Handling and Position Principles, employee safety, patient safety Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
10. Week Infection Control and Waste Management Practices Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
Digestive System Applications Lecture; Question Answer; Problem Solving; Case Study; Demonstration
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning; Storyline 		Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
11. Week Individual hygiene practices Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
12. Week Vital signs I Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
13. Week Vital signs II Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)
14. Week Medication Applications Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Colloquium
Problem Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) Practice (Teaching Practice, Music/Musical Instrument Practice, Statistics, Laboratory, Field Work, Clinic and Polyclinic Practice)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Aştı, T. A., & Karadağ A. (2012). Hemşirelik Esasları; Hemşirelik Bilim Sanatı. İstanbul: Akademi Yayınevi.
Ay, F. (2018). Sağlık Uygulamalarında Temel Kavramlar ve Beceriler. İstanbul: Nobel Tıp Kitabevi.
Berman, A. Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2022). Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice. Pearson.
Carpenito L. J. (2021). Hemşirelik Tanıları El Kitabı. Çev Ed. F.Erdemir, G. Türk. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.
McKenna, L., & Copnell, B. (2024). Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research. Routledge.
Öztürk, D.M., Sayıner, F. D. (2022). Ebelik Mesleğine Giriş. Nobel Tip Kitabevi.
Pektekin, Ç. (2013). Hemşirelik Felsefesi: Kuramlar-Bakım Modelleri ve Politik Yaklaşımlar. İstanbul: İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi.
Tollefson, J., DeLaune, S. C., Ladner, P. K., & McTier, L. (2024). Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery Research. Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited.
Türkmen, H., Akın, B., & Dilcen, H.Y. (2022). Ebelikte meslek tarihi ve dentoloji. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık.

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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 6
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 10
Midterm Exam 1 1
Final Exam 1 2
Total Workload
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