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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 basic principles and concepts with elderly care. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | States aging, aging process and changes in the aging process. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals, and the basic information for improving the quality of life . | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Distinguishes social , professional , ethical principles and laws in elderly care. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes interventions in elderly care. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Describes interventions personal , social, cultural differences of elderly individuals regarding enviromental regulations in home aged care. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Describes physiological changes in old age and the principles of specific nutrition to common diseases. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Arranges the working environment according to health and occupational safety | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes initiatives appropriate to the social rehabilitation needs of elderly individuals. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses critical thinking , creative thinking and appropriate methods and techniques for the development of problem solving skills . | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively first aid techniques in case of emergency in the elderly. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses effectively interventions in holistic elderly care. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses planned basic techniques of physical rehabilitation in the elderly . | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving old problems in society as individuals and groups. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes information with a critical approach by themselves . | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective and healthy communication with all members of the geriatric team to meet the needs of elderly individuals and ensure correct agreements. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses tools , information and communication technologies in working envoriment. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Monitors information in the field using at least one foreign language and comminicates with colleagues. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Initiatives for the thinking and development of their performance . | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors artistic, scientific events and current events in community and in the world. | 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 | ||