VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Physiotherapy| Course Name |
First Aid
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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TS 120
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Fall/Spring
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2
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0
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2
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3
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Short Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Q&ALecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The objective of the theoretical first aid course is to provide students with the knowledge necessary to prevent the deterioration of a casualty’s condition in situations requiring first aid, without the use of medication. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course provides an overview of general first aid knowledge. It aims to equip students with an understanding of the basic concepts and requirements of first aid. Through this course, students will learn how to intervene in trauma- or medically-related emergencies. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the Course and Basic Concepts in First Aid | The Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 8–37 |
| 2 | Scene Safety and Patient Assessment | Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 8–24 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 26–38 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), 2020, pp. 170–186 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 5–12 |
| 3 | First Aid for Adult Airway Obstruction (Foreign Body Aspiration) | Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 66–75 Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 40–48 IFRC, 2020, pp. 170–186 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 13–19 |
| 4 | First Aid for Airway Obstruction in Children and Infants | IFRC, 2020, pp. 128–164 Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 40–48 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 13–19 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 66–75 |
| 5 | Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED Use in Adults | IFRC, 2020, pp. 128–164 Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 59–74 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 41–64 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 13–19 |
| 6 | Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED Use in Children and Infants | IFRC, 2020, pp. 128–164 Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 59–74 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 41–64 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 13–19 |
| 7 | Medical Emergencies I (Allergy and Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Heart Attack, Chest Pain, Stroke) | Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 49–58, 125–135 IFRC, 2020, pp. 264–330 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 160–190, 193–201 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 36–41 |
| 8 | MID-TERM | |
| 9 | Medical Emergencies II (Diabetic Emergencies, Seizures, High Fever, Childbirth, Miscarriage) | IFRC, 2020, pp. 264–330 Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 125–135 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 36–41 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 160–190 |
| 10 | Traumatic Emergencies I | Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 85–124 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 28–36 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 79–132 IFRC, 2020, pp. 187–264 |
| 11 | Traumatic Emergencies II | Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 85–124 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 28–36 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 79–132 IFRC, 2020, pp. 187–264 |
| 12 | Patient/Victim Transport Techniques | Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 292–315 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 48–55 |
| 13 | Environmental Emergencies | Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 136–153 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 44–46 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 134–153 IFRC, 2020, pp. 332–363 |
| 14 | Poisonings | Canadian Red Cross, Comprehensive Guide for First Aid & CPR, 2020, pp. 154–173 Tok, Özen, First Aid Practices for Health Professionals, 2020, pp. 204–216 AKUT, Basic First Aid Book, 2017, pp. 41–44 |
| 15 | Review of course | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials | Rodoplu, Ü. (2003). Herkes için ilk yardım. İstanbul: Om Yayınevi. ISBN: 975-6530-35-9 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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20
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| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm |
1
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
0
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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12
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12
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| Presentation / Jury |
0
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
1
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12
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12
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| Final Exam |
1
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14
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14
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| Total |
70
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
Demonstrates up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge required in the field and applies physiotherapy methods used in related diseases. |
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X
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-
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-
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| 2 |
Uses field-related tools, equipment, and technologies, maintains them properly, and utilizes basic information and communication technologies. |
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X
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| 3 |
Independently identifies problems related to the field, analyzes them through analytical and critical approaches, develops evidence-based solution proposals, and shares these proposals with others. |
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| 4 |
Is aware of legal responsibilities and can independently carry out basic-level professional tasks in the field. |
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X
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-
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| 5 |
Establishes accurate, clear, honest, and open communication with patients, patients’ relatives, and colleagues, and effectively conveys ideas and knowledge through written and verbal communication. |
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| 6 |
Takes responsibility as an active team member in solving complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices. |
X
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| 7 |
Uses acquired knowledge in the field to critically interpret and evaluate scientific data. |
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| 8 |
Recognizes the importance of career management and lifelong learning; identifies and meets learning needs, and follows and effectively applies scientific and technological developments required by the profession. |
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| 9 |
Acts in accordance with social, cultural, scientific, and universal ethical values; preserves and maintains the ethical principles and standards required by the profession at every stage. |
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| 10 |
Has knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental awareness, quality processes, and patient safety concepts, and fulfills their requirements. |
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| 11 |
To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level |
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| 12 |
Knows the legal obligations of the physiotherapy profession and, within this framework, performs physiotherapy practices under the supervision of relevant specialists and within the limits defined by professional legislation. |
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| 13 |
Determines the roles of individuals under their responsibility within the treatment organization, makes appropriate planning, and manages these processes effectively. |
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