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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 functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Takes responsibility for solving professional problems. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||