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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MIDWIFERY and ETHICS-Spring Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Asiye KOCATÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Asiye KOCATÜRK
Assistant(s)
AimThe student has knowledge about the importance of ethical principles in midwifery practices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Midwifery profession and ethics,The importance of ethics in midwifery practices,Professional ethical codes,Privacy and Confidentiality,Informed Consent,Who is the patient? Patient Rights,Teamwork in Midwifery,Patient Mismatch,Diversity, Equality and Justice,Determining the Ethics Concerns,Ethical Thinking, care and decision-making,Gynaecological legal issues,Ethical Decision Making,Ethical Issues in Midwifery and Proposed Solutions.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains professional ethical principles10, 16, 9A
Interprets ethical principles within the framework of midwifery10, 16, 9A
Explains the ethical dilemma and ethical decision-making process10, 9A
Explains ethical violations10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Midwifery profession and ethicsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
2The importance of ethics in midwifery practicesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
3Professional ethical codesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
4Privacy and ConfidentialityPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
5Informed ConsentPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
6Who is the patient? Patient RightsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
7Teamwork in MidwiferyPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
8Patient MismatchPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
9Diversity, Equality and JusticePreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
10Determining the Ethics ConcernsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
11Ethical Thinking, care and decision-makingPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
12Gynaecological legal issuesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
13Ethical Decision MakingPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
14Ethical Issues in Midwifery and Proposed SolutionsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
Resources
Lecture presentation Electronic database containing scientific articles (PubMed-Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Cochrane E-Library)
Alpar, Ş.E., Bahçecik, N., Karabacak, Ü. (2013) Çağdaş Hemşirelikte Etik. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi Terakye, G., Ocakçı, A.E. (2013) Etik Konulardan Seçmeler. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi Başpınar, N. Ö., Çakıroğlu, D. (2014) Meslek Etiği. Nobel Yayıncılık Ermişi,H., Dölen, İ. Kadın Doğumda Hukuki Konular. Abdi İbrahim İlaç'ın Katkılarıyla Ersoy, N., Özcan, M., Ergin,A. (2015) Ebelik Uygulamalarında Profesyonel Etik. Nobel Yayıncılık

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Has basic knowledge in the field of midwifery practices and birth.
2
Has sufficient information about the relevant legislation in midwifery practices.
X
3
Accesses theoretical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of midwifery, evaluates and interprets the information.
X
4
Creates concepts and theories specific to midwifery.
5
Applies teaching skills methods.
6
Independently conducts research that requires special competence in the field of midwifery.
7
Identifies a midwifery-related problem that requires expertise, determines the solution method, collects data regarding the problem, analyzes it and evaluates the results.
X
8
Provides leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the midwifery profession and professional practices.
X
9
It develops a behavior which is open to development and adopting lifelong learning in the health service where information is constantly changing.
X
10
Follows current, national and international literature in the field of midwifery, conducts scientific studies and shares its results.
X
11
Uses English at a sufficient level to conduct scientific studies in the field of midwifery.
12
With awareness of social responsibility, he/she takes part in research, projects and activities in cooperation with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
13
Takes a role in the work of professional organizations.
X
14
Writes research projects that can provide national and international evidence for the midwifery profession.
15
Interprets scientific studies with a critical perspective.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving14228
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14228
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar14456
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11515
General Exam12020
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)175
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(175/30)6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
MIDWIFERY and ETHICS-Spring Semester2+026
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Asiye KOCATÜRK
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Asiye KOCATÜRK
Assistant(s)
AimThe student has knowledge about the importance of ethical principles in midwifery practices.
Course ContentThis course contains; Midwifery profession and ethics,The importance of ethics in midwifery practices,Professional ethical codes,Privacy and Confidentiality,Informed Consent,Who is the patient? Patient Rights,Teamwork in Midwifery,Patient Mismatch,Diversity, Equality and Justice,Determining the Ethics Concerns,Ethical Thinking, care and decision-making,Gynaecological legal issues,Ethical Decision Making,Ethical Issues in Midwifery and Proposed Solutions.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Explains professional ethical principles10, 16, 9A
Interprets ethical principles within the framework of midwifery10, 16, 9A
Explains the ethical dilemma and ethical decision-making process10, 9A
Explains ethical violations10, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Midwifery profession and ethicsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
2The importance of ethics in midwifery practicesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
3Professional ethical codesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
4Privacy and ConfidentialityPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
5Informed ConsentPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
6Who is the patient? Patient RightsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
7Teamwork in MidwiferyPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
8Patient MismatchPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
9Diversity, Equality and JusticePreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
10Determining the Ethics ConcernsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
11Ethical Thinking, care and decision-makingPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
12Gynaecological legal issuesPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
13Ethical Decision MakingPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
14Ethical Issues in Midwifery and Proposed SolutionsPreparing for the subject from the proposed sources
Resources
Lecture presentation Electronic database containing scientific articles (PubMed-Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Cochrane E-Library)
Alpar, Ş.E., Bahçecik, N., Karabacak, Ü. (2013) Çağdaş Hemşirelikte Etik. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi Terakye, G., Ocakçı, A.E. (2013) Etik Konulardan Seçmeler. İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi Başpınar, N. Ö., Çakıroğlu, D. (2014) Meslek Etiği. Nobel Yayıncılık Ermişi,H., Dölen, İ. Kadın Doğumda Hukuki Konular. Abdi İbrahim İlaç'ın Katkılarıyla Ersoy, N., Özcan, M., Ergin,A. (2015) Ebelik Uygulamalarında Profesyonel Etik. Nobel Yayıncılık

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Has basic knowledge in the field of midwifery practices and birth.
2
Has sufficient information about the relevant legislation in midwifery practices.
X
3
Accesses theoretical knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field of midwifery, evaluates and interprets the information.
X
4
Creates concepts and theories specific to midwifery.
5
Applies teaching skills methods.
6
Independently conducts research that requires special competence in the field of midwifery.
7
Identifies a midwifery-related problem that requires expertise, determines the solution method, collects data regarding the problem, analyzes it and evaluates the results.
X
8
Provides leadership in environments that require solving problems related to the midwifery profession and professional practices.
X
9
It develops a behavior which is open to development and adopting lifelong learning in the health service where information is constantly changing.
X
10
Follows current, national and international literature in the field of midwifery, conducts scientific studies and shares its results.
X
11
Uses English at a sufficient level to conduct scientific studies in the field of midwifery.
12
With awareness of social responsibility, he/she takes part in research, projects and activities in cooperation with the healthcare team and other disciplines.
13
Takes a role in the work of professional organizations.
X
14
Writes research projects that can provide national and international evidence for the midwifery profession.
15
Interprets scientific studies with a critical perspective.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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