VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department of Elderly Care
YB 109 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Basic Gerontology
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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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YB 109
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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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5
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
Turkish
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Course Type |
Service Course
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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 | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | It is aimed to convey the importance of aging and changes due to aging and the quality of life of elderly individuals to students. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | It covers the reasons for the increase in the elderly population, the demographic data about aging in Turkey and in the world and giving basic information in the field of gerontology. In addition, it aims to raise awareness of students about these issues and develop solutions by addressing sociological problems such as physiological and ethical issues in the old age. |
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Core Courses |
X
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Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Getting acquainted, introducing the course, specifying the aims and objectives. Definition of old age and the history of the gerontology. | * Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan, Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, 2014 sf: 3-4 *Doç. Dr. Ayşe Canatan, Temel Gerontoloji, Hedef CS Yayıncılık ve Mühendislik,2018 sf: 14-44 |
2 | Geriatrics and Gerontology definitions. Changes in aging and theories of aging. | Velittin Kalınkara, Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi Kitabı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık,ANKARA, 2011, sf :7-39. Prof. Dr. İsmail Tufan, Türkiye'de Yaşlılığın Yapısal Değişimi, Koç Üniv Yayınları, 2014, İstanbul, sf:14-19 |
3 | Demographic status and epidemiology of elderly population in Turkey and in the World | * Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006, ANKARA pp: 3-11 *Doç. Dr. Ayşe Canatan, Temel Gerontoloji, Hedef CS Yayıncılık ve Mühendislik,2018 sf: 60-77 |
4 | Physiological and psycho-social changes related to aging | * Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan, Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, 2014 sf: 279-295, pp:77-87 * https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1148748#:~:text=Ya%C5%9Flanmaya%20ba%C4%9Fl%C4%B1%20fiziksel%20egzersiz%20kapasitesi,hastal%C4%B1klar%C4%B1%20ve%20ven%C3%B6z%20tromboz%20g%C3%B6r%C3%BClmektedir. * https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/56531 |
5 | Evaluation of the elderly individuals, factors affecting aging and prevention of premature aging | Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006, ANKARA pp: 135-257 |
6 | Aging and ethics | Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan, Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, 2014 pp: 87 |
7 | Nutrition in old age | 7 Nutrition in old age Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan, Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, 2014 p: 114-138 |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Geriatric emergencies | InsArzu Denizbaşı, Geriatrik Acil Tıp, Kongre Kitapevi, 2021 sf: |
10 | Abuse and neglection of elderlies | Velittin Kalınkara, Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi Kitabı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık,ANKARA, 2011, p: 142-154 |
11 | The importance of quality of life and social support in the elderly, healthy and active aging. | Prof. Dr. Ayfer Karadakovan, Yaşlı Sağlığı ve Bakım, Akademisyen Tıp Kitap Evi, 2014 p: 99-171 |
12 | Associations, institutions, organizations and activities related to the elderly | Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006, ANKARA p: 21-36 |
13 | Situation of the seniors in our country, laws and regulations regarding the elderly population in Turkey | Prof. Dr Servet Arıoğul, Geriatri ve Gerontoloji; MN Medikal & Nobel;2006, ANKARA , p:69-79 |
14 | National and international old age policies | Velittin Kalınkara, Temel Gerontoloji Yaşlılık Bilimi Kitabı, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık,ANKARA, 2011, p: 267-311 |
15 | Review of the lesson | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks |
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Suggested Readings/Materials |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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5
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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15
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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40
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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 |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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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 |
14
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2
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28
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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 |
3
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15
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45
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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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18
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18
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Final Exam |
1
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22
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22
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Total |
145
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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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 | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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7 | To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field |
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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 |
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9 | To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics |
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10 | To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the 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 | To show holistic approach to elderly in terms of physical, emotional and socio-cultural aspects |
X | ||||
13 | To determine the needs at nursing home and carry out activities for development |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest