A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Course Description

This course aims to enable students to acquire knowledge about the history of health sciences and the development of various health related professions. Beginning from the ancient Egyptians, to Hippocrates, later to the Persian and Arab scholars such as Ramez and Ibni Sina, to the Medieval period, than the Renaissance and the following centuries will be covered to facilitate students to gain perspective regarding the social and scientific events affecting the advancement of health sciences. Along with these, historical developments in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetics, and nursing will be covered. Consequently the students will be able to appreciate the history of health sciences and all endevours intended for the preservation and strengthening of human health and will be able to relate developments in their profession with historical events.

A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Health and Medicine through History: From Ancient Practices

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Will obtain information about the history of health sciences. SOLO 4
2. L02 Describes the developments in health of various ancient civilizations. SOLO 2
3. L03 Obtain information about inventions and developments in the field of health sciences from past to present. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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