VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES

Department of Elderly Care

YB 250 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Neurologic Diseases in the Elderly
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
YB 250
Fall/Spring
2
0
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 Giving basic information about common neurological diseases in elderly.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to get knowledge about the neurological diseases in the elderly.
  • Will be able to practice the requirements for the nursing neurological diseases.
Course Description Neurological changes due to old age, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, peripheral neuropathies, vitamin B12 deficiency, headaches, multiple sclerosis, muscular diseases, Stupor and coma topics.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Neurological changes due to old age
2 Neurological changes due to old age
3 Neurological changes due to old age
4 Cerebrovascular disease
5 Cerebrovascular disease
6 Dementia
7 Parkinson's disease
8 Midterm exam
9 Epilepsy
10 Peripheral neuropathies
11 Vitamin B12 deficiency
12 Headaches
13 Multiple sclerosis
14 Muscular diseases
15 Stupor and coma
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
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
3
15
45
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
22
22
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
10
10
    Total
135

 

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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