HDK602 - INFERTILITY and ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
INFERTILITY and ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES HDK602 Any Semester/Year 2 4 4 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Team/Group Work
Role Play
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Demonstration
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Assoc. Prof. Gülten Koç, Asst. Prof. ÇiÄŸdem Yücel 
Course objectiveThis course is aimed to gain information and skills to students about assisted reproductive techniques to obtain the basic conceptual and theoretical knowledge, to planning and implementation counseling services to couples and role and responsibilities of health professionals during assisted reproductive techniques process.  
Learning outcomes
  1. 1.Defines basic conceptual and theoretical knowledge in infertility and assisted reproductive techniques
  2. 2.Knows physiological, psychosocial and economic impact of infertility and assisted reproductive techniques on couples
  3. 3.Follows technological and scientific developments about infertility and assisted reproductive diagnosis and treatment in Turkey and world
  4. 4.Knows that the legal regulation of assisted reproductive techniques, aware of problems related to ethical issues
  5. 5.Defines roles and responsibilities of health professionals in assisted reproduction techniques
  6. 6.Establishes collaboration with team members in assisted reproductive unit, acts as a professional profession
  7. 7.Make counseling services about cope with this crisis period to couples who undergo infertility and assisted reproductive techniques process
Course Content1. The basic conceptual and theoretical knowledge in infertility and assisted reproductive techniques
2. Physiological, psycho-social and economic effects of infertility on couples
3. Infertility and crisis
4. Implementation process of assisted reproductive technologies
5. Side effects of assisted reproductive techniques
6. Ethical aspect of assisted reproductive technology
7. Legislative and legal regulations and assisted reproductive technology
8. Role and responsibilities of health care personal at assisted reproductive technology
 
References1.Taşkın L., (2009). Doğum ve Kadın Sağlığı Hemşireliği (IX. Baskı). Ankara:Sistem Ofset.
2.Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu (2011). Demografi İstatistikleri. www.tuik.gov.tr.
3.World Health Organization 2011, World Health Statistics 2011
4.World Health Organization (2009),? Women and Health: Today?s Evidence Tomorrow?s Agenda, Geneva,
5.World Health Organization (2010), Gender, women and primary health care renewal A discussion paper July 2010, Geneva p:13-17
6.Hacettepe Üniversitesi Nüfus Etütleri Enstitüsü (2009) Türkiye Nüfus ve Sağlık Araştırması, 2008. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Nüfus Etütleri Enstitüsü, Sağlık Bakanlığı Ana Çocuk Sağlığı ve Aile Planlaması Genel Müdürlüğü, Başbakanlık Devlet Planlama Teşkilatı Müsteşarlığı ve TÜBİTAK, Ankara, Türkiye.
7.TerzioÄŸlu, F., ?Investigation of Effectiveness of Counseling on Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Turkey,? Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 22 , 133-141 (2001).
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction, aims and objectives of the course; the basic conceptual and theoretical information about infertility.
Week 2Physiological, psycho-social and economic effects of infertility on couples
Week 3Physiological, psycho-social and economic effects of infertility on couples
Week 4Coping with infertility crisis and counseling
Week 5Coping with infertility crisis and counseling
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Implementation process of assisted reproductive technologies
Week 8Implementation process of assisted reproductive technologies
Week 9Ethical aspect of assisted reproductive technology
Week 10Ethical aspect of assisted reproductive technology
Week 11Role and responsibilities at assisted reproductive technology
Week 12Role and responsibilities at assisted reproductive technology
Week 13Sample case presentations
Week 14Sample case presentations and evaluation of course
Week 15General Exam Preparation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training1440
Assignments410
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms140
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training14798
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment4624
Midterms (Study duration)122
Final Exam (Study duration) 122
Total Workload4823210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Have current knowledge at the level of expertise in the field of women's reproductive health based on the nursing degree level qualifications, develop and deepen the knowledge.    X
2. Have research knowledge to read and evaluate a scientific article related to women's reproductive/sexual health and follow evidence-based practices.    X
3. Do research by taking responsibility for producing scientific knowledge specific to the field of women's reproductive/sexual health.    X
4. Take an active role in education and counseling services to protect and improve women's reproduction and sexual health.     X
5. Understand the team approach and interaction between disciplines related to women's reproductive/sexual health and use this approach.    X
6. Plan comprehensive person centered nursing care that provides, promotes, treats and rehabilitates women's reproductive /sexual health and implement it.   X 
7. Determine problem areas by evaluating issues related to women's reproductive/sexual health with the view of critical thinking and develop solutions.    X
8. Take the lead to improve the quality of care for women's reproductive/sexual health.    X
9. Act upon relevant legislation and ethical values related to women's reproductive/sexual health.    X
10. Present an article related to women's reproductive/sexual health in national or international congress and publish it in a journal.    X

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