Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
22110030104PATIENT EDUCATIONCompulsory232
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide readiness to perform patient education in line with the education process.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1To be able to explain the educator role of the nurse in health care services.
2To be able to define the basic concepts related to education and patient education
3Knowing the learning approaches that form the basis of patient education
4Being aware of the main factors affecting patient education
5To be able to relate the patient education process with the nursing process and to organize the patient education process
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
No prerequisite courses
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Nurse's Educator Role in Health Care Services and Related Standards, Patient Education and Basic Concepts Related to Education, Patient Education and Learning Approaches, Patient Education and Learning Areas, Basic Factors Affecting Patient Education, Determination of Patient Education Requirements, Patient Education Process and Nursing Process, Patient Education Educational Environment
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The Educator Role of the Nurse in Patient EducationCase studies on patient education
2Patient Education and Basic ConceptsCase studies on patient education
3Key Factors Affecting Patient EducationCase studies on patient education
4Patient Education and Learning ApproachesCase studies on patient education
5Patient Education Process
6Data Collection and DiagnosticsCase studies on patient education
7Planning in Patient EducationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
8Application in patient educationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
9Evaluation in patient educationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
10Determining Patient Learning RequirementsPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
11Materials and Tools in EducationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
12Educational Environment in Patient EducationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
13Discussing Patient Education PlansPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
14Research on Patient EducationPreparation and presentation of the patient education process
Recommended or Required Reading
Atılgan H, Kan A, Doğan N. (2009). Measurement and Evaluation in Education, 4th ed. Atılgan H. (editor), Ankara: Anı Publishing. Birol, L. (2007). Nursing Process, 8th Edition, İzmir: Impact Printing and Publishing. Taşocak, G. (2003). Patient Education. Istanbul: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing Publication
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Team/Group Work155
Case Study11515
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination11515
Performance11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)62
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