VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Elderly Care

TS 110 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Wound Care
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
TS 110
Fall/Spring
1
2
2
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The purpose of this course is to teach the wound types and intervention methods
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to learn physiology of wound healing process and the causes of wound types. They will be able to care for chronic wounds
  • Will be able to the details of types of dressings used in wound care and be able to follow the technological developments
Course Description Physiology of wound healing process, the diabetic foot, venous ulcers, pressure sores, burns, acute radiation injuries, bite injuries such as gunshot wounds, and the care and treatment of acute and chronic wounds, wound dressings closing temporarily, describes methods that support wound healing. Course in order to ensure ease of learning is enriched with case studies and student presentations.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction
2 The physiology of wound healing process
3 Diabetic wounds and care
4 Venous ulcers and care
5 Arterial ulcers and care
6 Pressure ulcers and care
7 Burn wounds and care
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Acute radiation injuries and care
10 Bite injuries and care
11 Gunshot wounds and care
12 Wound care debridement
13 Dressing types in wound care
14 To support methods wound healing
15 Wound care technologies
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
5
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
15
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
16
256
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
4
60
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
10
10
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
8
8
Final Exam
1
10
10
    Total
344

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field

X
2

To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level

X
3

To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

X
4

To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently

X
5

To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication

X
6

To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field

X
7

To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field

X
8

To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology

X
9

To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics

X
10

To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements

X
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

12

To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects

13

To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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