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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 | Lists the basic features of applications to the mouth region. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the tools and equipment used in the clinic. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information about tool maintenance and protection | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Counts the preparation steps of the unit before the examination and treatment of the patient. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies four-handed the work rules. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the study area by using basic knowledge and skills related to the applications. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It provides sterilization and disinfection of used tools. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It will follow the patient's appointment. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares the work area and patient before application. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It assists the dentist in a way that allows the dentist to perform four-handed work. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepare the materials used during dental treatments. It makes disinfection and sterilization of the instruments used. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Patient fills appointment, follow-up and laboratory forms. Controls materials relating to the patient and transmit them to the laboratory expert | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It is a periodic calibration and maintenance of instruments used and provides the most efficient way to work. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the shortcomings of clinical and requests for materials required. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Provides the most appropriate and fast coordination between patient and physician when necessary. | 1 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | After graduation, he / she critically evaluates the information he / she learned 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. | 1 |
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 | ||