HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER
- Course
- HELS322 - HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER
- Department
- Nursing - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Leila ALLAHQOLI
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
The content of this course; general definitions and concepts related to disastrous situations, causes of disastrous situations and prevention methods, disaster and disaster culture, disaster management, emergency action and evacuation plans, health and support services in disastrous situations are included. These are definitions of catastrophic situations, common characteristics, natural disasters and man-made disasters and preparedness for disastrous situations, epidemiological characteristics of catastrophic situations, assessment of the health of individuals in disastrous situations and triage, rapid assessment, response to disastrous situations-emergency phase organization of aid, recognition and protection of risk groups, nutrition in catastrophic situations, environmental health services, temporary shelters and approaches to protection from communicable diseases, evaluation and protection of individuals' mental health in disastrous situations, recognition and prevention of ethical violations in disastrous situations.
HEALTH SERVICES IN DISASTER
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Mid | Midterm | 30 |
| Final | Final | 70 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1.Explain the over view of women health
- 02 2.Describe the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system.
- 03 3.Expalin the Changes in women's health and reproductıon
- 04 4.Analyse the changes that take place in pregancy and gestational development
- 05 5.Expalin the process of given birth and the responsibility nurses and midwife.
- 06 6.Describe the post partum care of women after child birth and explain the role of nurses in family planning.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to health Disasters |
| Week 2 | Major Disasters in the World |
| Week 3 | Health concept in disaster Managements |
| Week 4 | Health Education Practices and the Role of the Nurse in Health Disaster |
| Week 5 | Dısaster management in Health and and emergency response plan |
| Week 6 | Triage in Emergency Health Services |
| Week 7 | MIDTERM EXAMINATION |
| Week 8 | Disease prevention and Control methods |
| Week 9 | Disaster/Disaster Management |
| Week 10 | Global Disaster and Expedition Health Services |
| Week 11 | Health promotion and risk reductıon/ Palliative Care Communication in Disaster |
| Week 12 | Psychosocial health services and vulnerable groups in disasters |
| Week 13 | REVISION |
| Week 14 | FINAL EXAMINATION |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 1. Yıldırım Y. Fadıloğlu C. Palliative Care (Symptom Management and End of Life Care) Ankara Nobel Bookstore, 2019
- 02 2.Myra Glajchen, Sandra L. Ragan, Betty R. Ferrell, George Handzo.Textbook of Palliative Care Communication, 2015
- 03 3.Can G. Evidence-Based Care in Oncology Nursing, Nobel Medicine Bookstores, Istanbul
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Demonstrate an understanding of the core subfields of psychology — including but not limited to clinical, developmental, cognitive, social, and biological/neuroscientific psychology — and their interconnections with other scientific disciplines, critically evaluating the value of a multidisciplinary approach to scientific inquiry in psychology.
- P02 Apply scientific methods, research techniques, measurement and psychometric principles (e.g., reliability, validity, scale development/adaptation), and quantitative/statistical reasoning to investigate psychological phenomena, recognizing methodological strengths, limitations, common reasoning fallacies, and the flaws of pseudoscience.
- P03 Employ logical, intuitive, and creative thinking to analyze psychological concepts, evaluate theories (including their historical and philosophical development), synthesize information, and solve complex problems related to cognition and behavior.
- P04 Integrate psychological theories and findings into practical settings (e.g., business, policy, clinical/counseling contexts, and daily life), applying foundational applied skills such as interviewing, observation, and case formulation, drawing meaningful conclusions to inform individual, organizational, and societal practices.
- P05 Describe key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, critically applying these principles to dilemmas across academic, professional, and everyday contexts.
- P06 Recognize how individual differences (e.g., beliefs, values, backgrounds) impact behavior and relationships; use psychological knowledge to prevent or resolve intercultural and interpersonal conflicts and promote inclusive, respectful interactions.
- P07 Exhibit self-regulation and self-awareness, demonstrating a commitment to psychological well-being, effective time management, constructive incorporation of feedback, and ongoing personal and professional development.
- P08 Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating responsibility, bias awareness, conflict resolution skills, and leadership in achieving collective goals.
- P09 Communicate psychological knowledge clearly and appropriately for academic, professional, and public audiences using inclusive language, both in written and oral formats, and by accurately summarizing and presenting research findings.
- P10 Use information and communication technologies (including AI and digital media) responsibly and effectively for research, collaboration, and the dissemination of psychological knowledge.
- P11 Embrace lifelong learning and adaptability in response to evolving psychological knowledge and societal needs, engaging with global perspectives and demonstrating intercultural awareness.
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