FIRST AID
- Course
- FAID300 - FIRST AID
- Department
- Pharmacy - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 2
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. İpek Nurdan DİKMEN
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
This course includes: Definition and principles of first aid, basic first aid applications, evaluation of accident environment, transport of casualty, choking, coma, artificial respiration and heart massage, first aid in bleeding, shock, heat stroke, cold exposure epilepsy, bites, fractures, bandage and atelles, first aid legislation will be covered. The patient's general examination and evaluation, vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, fever, respiratory), medical first aid, cardiac, pulmonary, basic life support, airway, respiratory, circulatory, gastrointestinal emergencies, endocrine, immunological emergencies, pediatric emergencies, first aid surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, fractures and injuries, trauma, shock, wound care, and bleeding control, emergencies related to environmental factors, chemical and physical agents, poisoning, legal aspects of emergency care.
FIRST AID
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| midterm | Midterm | 40 |
| final | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1.Define the basic concepts related to physiology (2)
- 02 2. Expresses the relationship between the body's normal structure and functions (3)
- 03 3. Explain the integration of physiological mechanisms and relationships with each other within the scope of systems (4).
- 04 4.Makes comparison based on theoretical knowledge (4).
- 05 5. Evaluates the place, importance and usage areas of physiology studies in vocational education and training (5)
- 06 6. By understanding the normal functioning of the human body, it establishes a connection between abnormal functioning (physiopathological) processes (4).
- 07 7.Discuss the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis against changes between the body's internal and external environment (5)
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Basic Introduction to first aid, Evaluation of the Injured / Patient |
| Week 2 | Systems in Human Organism and transfer techniques |
| Week 3 | Basic life support-Adults children and babies-1 |
| Week 4 | Basic life support-Adults children and babies-2 |
| Week 5 | First Aid for Injuries |
| Week 6 | First Aid in Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains-1 |
| Week 7 | Mıdterm exam |
| Week 8 | First Aid in Fractures, Dislocations and Sprains-1 |
| Week 9 | First Aid in Other Emergency Situations-1 (chest pain, blur of consciousness) |
| Week 10 | First Aid in Other Emergency Situations-2 (foreign body escaping to the ear, airway obstructions) |
| Week 11 | First Aid in Other Emergency Situations-2 ( first aid in suffocation,drowning) |
| Week 12 | First aid in burns, hot and cold impacts |
| Week 13 | Biting and insect stings, First aid in poisoning |
| Week 14 | Lesson review |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1.ADAMS ,J.G.EMERGENCY MEDICINE : CLINICAL ESSENTIALS (EXPERT CONSULT) 8 TH EDITION ,ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES
- 02 2.TINTINALLI’S EMERGENCY MEDICINE: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Eighth edition Copyright © 2016 by McGraw-Hill Education
- 03 3.REPUBLIC OF TURKEY MINISTRY OF HEALTH GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES FIRST AID TRAINING PRESENTATIONS.22.04.2025
Learning Outcomes
- L01 1.Student define first aid SOLO 2
- L02 2.Student evaluate patient and injured patient SOLO 5
- L03 3.Student will apply basic life support SOLO 4
- L04 4.Student will apply the necessary procedure to the patient and the injured in case of emergency SOLO 4
- L05 .Student transfer the patient and the injured SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.5 |
| L02 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.93 |
| L03 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| L04 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.07 |
| L05 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.79 |